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Weather-related disasters seem to have become more common in Texas. While this is often viewed in the context of hurricanes, there are other types of problems that can arise because of the weather, do damage to a person’s home and property. This will leave them...
When you serve on an HOA board, there are many rules and regulations that you must follow. Some of these may be unfamiliar to you if you have never been part of an HOA before. One of these involves filing an HOA management certificate with your county. This is a...
Condominium associations are nothing new, but if you are new to an association or one is being established, it is important to understand the rules that govern this type of association. While the rules, regulations and restrictions for a condo association are crucial...
If your employee claims that there is a workplace safety violation, it’s important to address it. Employers are generally required to meet safety and health regulations and provide employees with a healthy work environment. Workplace safety violations Violations can...
Residing in Texas more often now means living within a Homeowners Association. Governed by a board of directors elected by association members, the actions of individual board members can occasionally spark disputes. This prompts the question: Can a Texas HOA member...
Texas employers must be careful when making many different types of decisions. Although you may always make a good faith effort to comply with employment laws and regulations, you might find yourself facing a discrimination or harassment charge. The situation can...
As a property owners’ association, you rely on your insurance company to step in when you need to be protected against certain claims. Yet, in far too many cases insurance companies try to sidestep their obligations, which could leave you on the hook for unexpected...
Creating an association of single-family developments, condominiums and commercial property is not new in Texas; however, having an association comes with many responsibilities and the need to overcome legal issues. As such, it is important that Property Owners...
If you are a member of an HOA board in Houston, one of your duties is to keep peace within your community. This sometimes means helping to resolve disputes between neighbors or among HOA board members. When the dispute involves neighbors, getting it resolved quickly...
When an employee gets fired, they may feel that their termination was unjust or unwarranted. As an at-will employment state, Texas employers have the right to terminate an employee for any legal reason. Common legal reasons for employment termination include:...