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Homeowners’ associations (HOAs) help protect property values. Frequently, HOA bylaws may contain a variety of rules related to everything from lawn maintenance and trash pickup to the storage of non-working vehicles. Restrictions on pets are also common. Limiting...
There’s no doubt that as a whole, Americans are stressed out. Too often, frayed nerves can cause people to take out their frustrations on their neighbors. With people living closer together than ever, even in single-family homes, neighbors often butt heads. That’s why...
Every new year gives HOAs the opportunity to review and change their bylaws. Changes to outdated bylaws protect against legal risks and unnecessary disputes. Making changes now can help ensure HOA bylaws are current and prepare for the future needs of the community. ...
Condominium associations help manage a property for the comfort of its owners. They also help ensure compliance with community rules. As living standards and social habits change, the rules for condominium associations must change as well. Outdated rules can become a...
While all homeowners have the responsibility to pay monthly assessments, some tend to miss payment deadlines. As a member of the homeowners association (HOA), you need to collect these fees to maintain the common areas of the subdivision. Creating a payment plan can...
Homeowners’ associations in Texas are designed to keep communities organized, attractive and consistent with shared standards. They set guidelines that protect property values and help maintain a sense of order across the neighborhood. Rules are important in achieving...
Climate control is of the utmost importance for comfort in a residential building. In colder regions, furnaces providing heat keep spaces habitable. Furnaces also help those in Texas during the coldest months of the year, when temperatures drop close to freezing. In...
Homeowner associations (HOAs) have legal authority. Owners buying into HOA communities generally sign agreements acknowledging the HOA’s bylaws and agreeing to the fees imposed to live in the community. HOA bylaws typically include provisions intended to protect the...
Homeowner’s associations (HOAs) often play a major role in determining community rules that are aimed at maintaining or increasing property values in the neighborhood. These rules can dictate many facets of life in the covered area, but there are limits to what’s...
Buying or living in shared property comes with unique responsibilities. Condominiums and cooperatives, often called co-ops, are two common forms of shared ownership that may look similar but function in very different ways. Understanding the rights, rules and...