HOA Law

Homeowner associations are organizations that operate residential property. According to the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, these must be nonprofit corporations where the individual owners must control the association’s votes by at least 51%. These...

Nuisance complaints among homeowners often result in legal action by a homeowners association (HOA). Prompt action in enforcing HOA rules is essential, even when the nuisance complaint refers to a unique situation without precedent. Common nuisance complaints Nuisance...

Texas homeowners who live in areas governed by a homeowner's association may find themselves subject to that entity's rules and laws. According to the Texas State Law Library, these rules, commonly known as covenants, conditions and restrictions, may vary from HOA to...

If you help run a homeowner association (HOA), you could encounter a wide variety of challenges. From delinquent accounts to dealing with a dispute, filing paperwork and the enforcement of deed restrictions, many different issues can arise. Sometimes, unexpected...

When you have a homeowner's association, you will have a governing document. It will outline rights, responsibilities and other details about the relationship between you and the association. Texas law explains a restrictive covenant is any term within that document....

Homeowners associations (HOAs) develop rules and guidelines to keep a neighborhood safe, secure, and enjoyable for residents. As a result, many HOA rules center around things like home upkeep and noise levels. While these associations offer many benefits to...

All members of a homeowners association pay monthly fees to cover routine maintenance and upkeep of the property. Another name for these monthly fees is a regular assessment. However, sometimes there is a need for special repairs that the monthly fees do not cover. In...

Being part of a homeowners' association often comes part and parcel with homeowning. If this applies to you, then it is important to understand both your rights as well as your obligations to the HOA. Each HOA has its own specific rules and covenants related to its...

When you buy a Texas house that is part of a homeowner’s association, you have to abide by certain rules set by the governing body. Many HOA disputes arise because of disagreements between residents and HOAs about what HOAs may enforce. Some such disputes involve...

There are pros and cons that come with living under a Texas homeowner’s association. On the plus side, you have certain protections that prevent irresponsible neighbors from neglecting their properties and potentially compromising the value of your own. On the other...