HOA

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....

Just as every homeowner in an association must comply with restrictions placed upon them by virtue of being a part of the association, so too must a property owners’ association (POA) enforce them. Failure to do so, in a timely and correct fashion, could mean that the...

The 87th Texas legislature has passed new laws regarding HOA practices and rules that will modify several chapters of the Texas Property Code. These changes to HOA law may require associations to adopt or amend new policies in their CC&R’s, and future legal...

Planned communities all over Texas have obligations that involve maintenance, repair and other operations that require that property owners pay their assessments and fees in a timely manner. When owners refuse or are unable to pay over a period of time, the...

In general, homeowner’s associations may regulate many concerns that impact shared amenities and private portions of a neighborhood. One of the intended benefits of a homeowner’s association (HOA) is to keep property values high. It is helpful to know what homeowner’s...

Deed restrictions are part of a bundle of legal obligations and entitlements that usually go along with home ownership in community interest developments. Deed restrictions place limits on what the homeowner can or cannot do to their home, and can be added on by the...

Many people in the Houston area live in communities that have a Homeowners Association (HOA). A homeowner’s association is an organization in a subdivision, planned community or condominium building that makes rules for all residents and their property in that area....