Running or managing an HOA is a challenging job. You are responsible for making decisions that are in the best interest of homeowners within the development and keeping things running in a smooth and orderly manner. HOAs serve an important purpose. They keep...
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Year: 2022
Best ways to enforce HOA deed restriction violations
Many people in the Houston area live in a property that has a homeowner’s association (HOA). An HOA has many obligations including making rules and regulations for the property owners and their property that is in the area. HOA communities typically have a defined...
The primary documents an HOA needs to provide
Many communities in the Houston area have a homeowner’s association (HOA). An HOA is a good way for a neighborhood, including single-family developments, townhomes, and apartments, to ensure that their neighborhood stays nice and that there are guidelines in place....
POA SPLASH LAW: PRIVATE POOLS AND FHA/ADA CONSIDERATIONS FOR TEXAS PROPERTY OWNER ASSOCIATIONS
I. Introduction A community pool can be a tremendous asset to Property Owners Associations (“POA”)[1] and may serve to increase property values, attract buyers, and provide healthy recreational opportunities for its members, guests, and invitees. In an effort to...
COVENANT ENFORCEMENT BY POA’S: “THE ABC’S OF DRV’S”
i. Introduction Although a man’s home may be his castle, he is still obligated to abide by deed restrictions if that home is in a common interest development encumbered by restrictive covenants.[1] Likewise, property owners associations (POA’s) must consistently...
Who’s In Charge Here? Issues Of Concern For Poas As Employer
I. A 30,000 foot view Most POA attorneys, in their daily practices, rarely have to deal with employment issues because most of their clients do not have employees. As all of you know, POAs are typically managed by management companies which do have employees....
Defending against FLSA claims
The Fair Labor Standards Act requires that non-exempt employees are paid in accordance with minimum wage and overtime requirements. As an employer in Texas, you want to make sure your company follows all labor laws and has a good reputation in the community,...
Steps to protect your business from discrimination claims
Allegations of discrimination and harassment plague employers across the country. While some of these claims have merit, many don’t. But the ramifications associated with a successful discrimination or harassment case can be tremendously impactful for your business,...
How is insurance fraud penalized in Texas?
In our state, and in all other states, insurance fraud can happen at the company and insured level. However, in this post, we will focus on the insured. Inflating value and damages When one is filing out their insurance paperwork to file a claim, like many of us had...