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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 Over time, these bylaws can become outdated.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...
There are multiple advantages to buying a condominium or co-op, including shared amenities, reduced maintenance responsibilities and a sense of community. However, if you are considering purchasing a unit, you need to evaluate more than just the property itself....
Many Texas homeowners are surprised to learn that a homeowners' association may have the ability to place a lien on property for unpaid assessments. In certain situations, that lien can eventually lead to foreclosure proceedings. However, an HOA does not have...
In many cases, a homeowners association can instruct homeowners to park in their garage, rather than on the street. A key detail is often whether it is a private or public street. But Texas law does allow for parking restrictions, so HOAs are allowed to set...