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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
A homeowners' association, or HOA, is owned by the property owners in that particular community. The HOA is governed by laws that apply to that association in particular and consists of a board of directors or a similar group of people who have been appointed to make...
A home is a major purchase. An individual considers a wide range of factors when deciding to move forward with this type of transaction. For many, this includes the acreage of the property, the number of bedrooms and the square footage of the home. Others seek out a...
A popular trend in current vacation destinations is the use of second residences as short-term rental properties. A number of online services, including VRBO and Airbnb, have arisen to serve this need. Many homeowners associations do not want to see their units used...