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Homeowner associations (HOAs) are responsible for enforcing rules to maintain community standards and property values. A homeowner who repeatedly violates HOA rules can disrupt the environment and affect community standards. An HOA may consider taking legal action to...
Many homeowners living in homeowners’ association (HOA) communities are aware they are charged HOA fees. The cost of HOA fees may be budgeted with the mortgage, property taxes, interest, property insurance costs and other expenses. Many homeowners are – quite...
Homeowner associations (HOAs) should be attentive to new homeowners. New homeowners may not be aware of HOA rules and regulations when moving into a community. HOA rules and regulations can be easily missed and violated. As a result, an HOA may need to take legal...
Homeowners associations (HOAs) have to enforce the rules in order to be effective – but the association can’t always move directly to fines, collections and other kinds of legal actions when an owner violates a community restriction or doesn’t keep up with the...
Homeowners associations (HOA) use bylaws to make decisions, manage finances and interact with homeowners. Over time, these bylaws can become outdated. Changes in technology, growing communities and state and local law changes often require updates to HOA bylaws. When...
Home renovations can significantly change the appearance and character of a community. For Texas homeowners’ associations (HOAs), maintaining consistent standards while allowing reasonable improvements can be an important part of protecting the community and the...
Stepping into a seat on your homeowners association (HOA) board can feel like inheriting a house with the lights already on. Things are running, but you did not set them up, and you are now responsible for keeping them working. Choices the previous board made still...
Managing an association for condominium or property owners in Texas involves more than just overseeing its day-to-day operations. You also need a strategic vision for the future, especially when the wear and tear on common assets is inevitable. That is where a reserve...
Condominium owners often rely on their condo association’s board of directors to make decisions that protect the community and maintain property values. From approving budgets and enforcing community rules to overseeing maintenance projects, condo boards play an...
Property owners who move into condos often want minimal maintenance obligations. They may be happy to rely on the condo association for lawn care and the maintenance of shared amenities, such as the workout area or a community pool. In some cases, people living in...