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Moving into a new home is exciting and a bit overwhelming, especially if you moved into a home belonging to a homeowners association. There are more than 347,000 home owners associations spread throughout Texas and across the United States. While homeowners...
In September of 2021, several new homeowners' association laws went into effect that may impact both these organizations and homeowners alike. According to the Texas Realtors website, Texas Legislature passed these new rules to bring a more even balance between the...
When you live in a Texas community with an HOA, you may receive notices regarding meetings to discuss community concerns. While it is certainly not mandatory to attend these meetings, there are some valuable benefits that may come from your participation. Knowing what...
Whether you own a home or help run an HOA board, it is important to understand how HOA fees fall into legal structures. Concepts like fees and debts have different meanings in different organizations and it is when those organizations cooperate where confusion may...
If you are a homeowner and are part of a homeowners' association, there are certain requirements and restrictions that you need to follow to avoid fines or other consequences. However, property owners also have rights, and the HOA members need to honor those. Although...
When operated correctly, your HOA can add tremendous value to your experience as a homeowner in Texas. However, unethical practices, discriminatory rules and poor communication can undermine your entire community. Poor communication is one of the more common reasons...
You enjoy your neighborhood and home in Texas, but sometimes, you could do without your HOA. Perhaps you recently received your first HOA complaint. How should you handle the situation? SFGate offers tips for addressing HOA grievances. Understand how to protect your...
Having an HOA in your Texas community can provide you with many enjoyable amenities. Depending on where you live, these benefits could include a clubhouse, a gym, a pool, public parks and manicured walking trails. However, dealing with an HOA can sometimes cause...