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There is no denying this year has been one for the history books and it is not over yet. As we continue to see hard economic times, property owners associations (POA) and their managers could be faced with one or multiple bankruptcy filings from homeowners with past due assessments this year and for years toRead more

The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing people across the world to look for new forms of entertainment because of restrictions placed on large crowds. One idea that has taken off during the pandemic, perhaps as a response to many public pools being closed, is homeowners renting out their private pools by the hour through an online,Read more

Amid a recession with rising unemployment rates and an ongoing pandemic, homeowners are spending more time at home. Some have been forced to work from home due to COVID-19, while others are looking for ways to make extra money. One method some homeowners are employing to earn additional income is a short-term rental of theirRead more

There are thousands of vendors that work in your area but only a few are utilized for property owners association (POA) work. So, which one do you choose? Selecting the right one can be overwhelming. When looking for a qualified vendor, there are several factors you will want to consider before engaging.  First, who orRead more

Budget season is upon us. This budget season will be one like never before. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has created unforeseen expenses and budget shortfalls for some and fewer expenses and budget surpluses for others. So, when trying to forecast an accurate budget for the association for the next year many managers and boards mayRead more

Recently, we have received many questions from managers and board members regarding hearings under Chapter 209 of the Texas Property Code. Although Texas statute lists the requirements, it offers little guidance for conducting the actual hearing. The following article provides a breakdown of the legal aspects and procedures associated with 209 hearings and, due toRead more

By Leah K. Burton and Paul Gaines The uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and the economy, and the worry many are feeling about having lost their job or potentially losing their job is causing emotional strain across our communities. Many are seeking an outlet for that emotional strain and are turning to a variety ofRead more

Dealing with the new norm related to COVID-19, the world is truly a bizarre place.  Masks are no longer worn solely on Halloween.  Hand sanitizer and Lysol wipes may soon replace cash as the national currency, while social distancing no longer means a self-imposed hiatus from Facebook.  Yes friends, these are truly trying times thatRead more

This coming August marks 3 years since Hurricane Harvey devastated Texas. Damage from Hurricane Harvey is estimated at $128.8 billion dollars, and over 30,000 people were displaced, and 200,000 homes and businesses were damaged or destroyed1. For the Houston area in particular, in the past five years we have seen numerous devastating storms in additionRead more

COVID-19 has forced local and national governments across the world to adopt emergency actions to combat the growing pandemic. Government action in the United States is no different. Congress has passed emergency action on family leave and payroll protection loans. Local governments have instituted shelter-in-place or stay home orders, and the term “essential employee” hasRead more