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One of the key roles of the Homeowners Association (HOA) is to maintain a consistent and appealing aesthetic within the community. This often involves overseeing changes to homeowner’s property exteriors. When homeowners need to alter their property’s appearance, it’s...
With the holidays approaching, nothing may stop you from unpacking those brilliant Christmas lights and festive decorations you have been saving. Except for your Homeowners Association (HOA), that is. Depending on the specific rules outlined by your community's...
During closing, a seller usually turns over HOA-related documents to the new owner, also known as an HOA disclosure. This step is vital to starting a good relationship between the owner and the HOA. Typically, a disclosure involves various paperwork, including bylaws,...
No matter what type of property you are purchasing, you know that it is a big decision to make. Before you make such a major decision, it is important to learn about your options. Condominiums and cooperatives are both good options for people interested in owning...
Having restrictions is not ideal for some; however, for some property owners, having regulations is appealing. Homeowner associations or HOAs are both loved and disliked by residents in Texas due to the restrictions they place on a homeowner. Nonetheless, that can be...
Many people choose to live in a community with a homeowners’ association and their property deeds may have a restriction. A deed restriction is intended to regulate the use and development of property. It will ensure that the character of the homes in the neighborhood...
Your HOA needs funds to maintain neighborhood grounds and common areas, as well as plan for expansion and new amenities. To obtain the money needed for those projects, you have to efficiently collect HOA dues from homeowners. If you don’t, then you’ll find your...
In Texas, a Homeowners Association (HOA) can collect fees from property owners called assessments, either paid regularly or as one-time payments for specific reasons. Some owners might have trouble paying them on time, resulting in late fees that can accumulate into...
When your HOA was created, its governing documents were probably fitting for the times. But years later, those bylaws, covenants, conditions, rules, regulations and restrictions, might not cover everything that you want to control. As a result, you might be left...
In the state of Texas, affordable housing can sometimes be hard to come by, and various alternatives are sought by those looking to find a comfortable and economical place to live. One option is a housing cooperative, a concept that has been gaining traction and...