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Most communities in Texas are managed by the Homeowners Association (HOA). The HOA plays a significant part in maintaining property value within the community and keeping harmony among the residents. However, while fulfilling their responsibilities, an HOA could face challenges that could potentially lead to lawsuits. Legal action against an HOA could stem from varied issues…

Property Owners’ Associations (POAs) are organizations that help maintain peace within the community. As part of their duties, they impose various restrictions to keep members content and prevent conflicts. That said, Texas law places certain limits on what POAs can ban. As a POA representative, you may have to familiarize yourself with the limitations of the…

Homeowners associations (HOAs) take the lead in fostering a sense of shared responsibility and consistency in their communities. However, conflicts may occur when owners renovate or modify their homes without proper permits. Understanding the HOA’s role in situations like these can help navigate a smooth resolution in these circumstances. Protecting property values and community…

The structuring of Property Owners’ Associations (POAs) as non-profit corporations provides them with some legal protections. However, they are not entirely safe from legal threats. POAs must manage business affairs while balancing the wants and needs of their community. With a broad scope of operations and several stakeholders involved, the legal issues a POA…

Being a member of your community’s HOA is a big responsibility. As the homeowners trust you to do the work, you must do your best to perform your duties. However, no matter how stringent you are with your tasks, there will still be homeowners who find you lacking. Some residents could be critical of…

Property Owners Associations (POAs) have various responsibilities, including collecting payments from members for different purposes. Missing these requirements can lead to debt or assessments accumulating over time with additional fines and charges. If the problem continues despite collection efforts, POAs may have to take specific measures and conduct foreclosure. Still, it is not a…

Condominiums are a convenient housing option for people in many different stages of life. Older adults may enjoy living in a condominium because they no longer have the physical ability to maintain the exterior of a property. Those just starting out their careers or with young children may want to outsource lawn care and…

The relationship between an HOA (homeowner association) board and the actual homeowner is fairly straightforward. However, issues can arise when property owners believe that their HOA does not have their community’s best interests in mind or fails to fulfill their obligations. While preventing every potential lawsuit may be impossible, HOA boards can protect themselves…

Homeowner associations (HOAs) perform invaluable services to the communities in which they operate. However, these services come with a cost, and homeowners who fall behind on payments could face legal action. Fortunately, HOA boards have an abundance of legal options available to collect unpaid fees. What legal action can homeowner associations take? When a…

Neighbor disputes happen frequently within Homeowners’ Associations (HOAs). These conflicts are usually based on a neighbor’s frustration with the behavior of another neighbor or their belief that a neighbor committed a violation of the Association’s governing document, which is the rule book for how the Homeowners’ Association (HOA) is managed. Often, homeowners submit complaints…