As an HOA, you have an obligation to keep your common areas in good repair, thereby ensuring that those who use the premises are safe. When an accident occurs and injuries result, litigation may be on the horizon. In these instances, you’ll be tasked with making a...
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Year: 2023
How does named peril and all-risk insurance differ?
Homeowners and homeowners’ associations in Texas are certainly aware of the need for comprehensive insurance coverage to protect their property. Given the number of natural disasters and catastrophes that have been happening, people are paying greater attention to...
Does your HOA or nonprofit need D&O insurance?
Disputes with homeowners can quickly escalate into contentious litigation. This litigation can arise in the nonprofit sector, too. This, in turn, can threaten you and other directors, officers, and board members with extensive costs. If you improperly handle the issue...
How can I protect myself from lawsuits as a HOA board member?
If you are a volunteer board member for your homeowner’s association, you may be wondering if there may be a lawsuit against you for your actions or decisions. While lawsuits against HOA board members are rare, they are not impossible. Here are some tips on how to...
What should employers know about ADA requirements?
Employers in Texas have a wide variety of state and federal laws to comply with. From wage and hour laws to laws against discrimination in many forms, there is no shortage of potential legal pitfalls for employers to try to navigate. The Americans with Disabilities...
How homeowner associations can enforce restrictive covenants
Homeowner associations in Texas play and important role in ensuring communities and neighborhoods are appealing and well kept. This may not seem important to everyone, but neighborhoods and communities that look appealing can increase the value of property for...
Protect yourself against a claim of workplace harassment
Texas employers know that a workplace harassment claim by an employee can be costly. If you are a business owner, a harassment claim can cause your business reputation to suffer and potentially result in the loss of customers or clients, affecting your bottom line....
Addressing condominium association disputes
Condo associations have many responsibilities. Sometimes, disputes arise and the association may need help to address them. Condo covenants, conditions and restrictions (CC&Rs) A CC&R is a legal document that addresses the condo’s development and the...
Texas HOAs should be aware of current insurance challenges
In Texas, homeowners’ associations are in place to protect the members. HOAs generally have rules that the members are expected to follow and if they do not, it can lead to legal disputes. However, there are other issues that HOAs are in place to address. Insurance...
Remote work changes workplace issues and work relationships
Remote work took center stage in March of 2020. Data reveal that the future of remote work involves new expectations for both employers and employees. Age, above all other factors, separates how employees value the new dynamics of work and relationships between...