If you live in a planned community in Texas, you are subject to homeowners’ association rules and regulations. These organizations manage and maintain common areas and amenities. They also enforce appearance and upkeep standards of their members’ properties, which...
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Does the ADA apply to HOAs?
The Americans with Disabilities Act is the historic law pass to protect those with disabilities and ensure that they have equal access to public accommodations, employment, education and transportation. Does the ADA apply to homeowners’ associations, including common...
Should you take your HOA dispute to trial?
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...
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...
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...
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...
The value of a Homeowners’ Association should not be ignored
In Texas, Homeowners’ Associations (HOAs)—also sometimes referred to as Property Owners’ Associations (POAs)—are a key part of maintaining a safe neighborhood and ensuring that disputes are handled appropriately. This is true for condominiums, commercial properties...
Understanding liability rules for condominium owners
Most, if not all, Texans who live in condominiums do not stop for even a split second to consider Texas’s laws that determine the liability of individual unit owners for injuries suffered by visitors to one of the condominium units. While this blog is not intended to...