Texas Property Owners Association Contract Review And Drafting For HOA Boards And Management Companies
Contracts affect an association’s costs, liability and daily work. For HOA and POA boards, a review before signing can help prevent disputes over work, payment, insurance or who is responsible.
Daughtry & Farine, P.C. represents homeowners associations (HOAs) and property owners associations (POAs) in Houston. Our POA contract attorneys help commercial and single-family subdivision associations and their managers draft, review and negotiate contracts. We also help boards handle contract disputes.
How We Help Protect Your Association
Daughtry & Farine, P.C. drafts, reviews and negotiates contracts for HOAs and POAs. Our attorneys help boards and management companies understand their contracts, raise concerns and seek terms that fit the association’s needs.
Contract negotiation for associations may involve a new deal, changes to a current contract or terms that need work before signing. If a contract dispute arises, our attorneys review the agreement, explain the board’s options and help the board move forward.
Contracts For Your Association’s Essential Services
Associations hire vendors for upkeep, security, building work and other services. Daughtry & Farine, P.C. handles contracts for:
- Landscaping, maintenance and service work
- Security, construction and major projects
- Pool management
- Emergency repairs and other urgent vendor work
Each agreement should state the work, cost, timing and each party’s duties. A construction contract may cover project duties, insurance and risk. A service contract may set work standards, payment terms and when either party can end the deal.
For associations handling property work, improvements and other projects, commercial association contract review can help find unclear terms, extra costs and gaps in duties.
Clear Terms For Your Management Relationship
A management agreement sets the terms between an association and its management company. It may cover duties, authority, fees, reports, insurance and when either party can end the deal.
Boards should also consider their duties when they review and approve major contracts. A lawyer can explain the terms, flag concerns and help the board decide what to change.
Reducing Contract Risk Before Problems Arise
A contract can add costs or legal risk if its terms are unclear. Before you sign, Daughtry & Farine, P.C. review terms on duties, claim costs, vendor insurance and how the parties will handle a dispute.
Key areas may include:
- Texas Property Code compliance: Terms that affect the association’s duties
- Indemnification: Terms that state who may pay for certain claims or losses
- Insurance: Coverage terms for vendors, contractors and managers
- Dispute resolution: Terms that state how the parties will handle a dispute
An early review can help the association find problems before they lead to a dispute.
Let Us Review Your Contract Before You Sign
Your board should know how a contract may affect the association before signing. Whether you are reviewing a vendor deal, working on a management contract or dealing with a dispute, Daughtry & Farine, P.C. provides HOA legal counsel for boards and managers. Call 281-800-9136 or send an online inquiry to discuss your contracts.
