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Pool Management and Maintenance Services

By RMWBH Team | Community Association Newsletter, Community Associations, Condominiums, HOA, Pools, Property Owners Association | 0 comment | 1 February, 2021 | 11

By Marc Markel and Lisa Gambrell Spring is almost here and in Texas that means higher temperatures and the opening of community pools are right around the corner. Before pool season gets into full swing, property owners associations (POAs) should be reviewing their Pool Management and Maintenance Master Services Agreement (Pool MSA) to ensure thatRead more

February Legislative Update – A Quiet Beginning to the 87th Legislative Session

By Paul Gaines | Community Association Newsletter, Community Associations, Condominiums, Property Owners Association | 0 comment | 29 January, 2021 | 10

The 87th session of the Texas Legislature is now underway. On January 12, 2021, the Texas House and Senate officially convened. New members were sworn in, and as per tradition, the House began the session by electing a new speaker – Dade Phelan (R) from Beaumont. Almost as quickly as proceedings began, they ended withRead more

A Conversation on Reserve Studies

By RMWBH Team | Community Association Newsletter, Community Associations, Condominiums, Property Owners Association | 0 comment | 29 January, 2021 | 9

As we look ahead to our upcoming webinar on reserve studies in which Marc Markel leads a discussion featuring industry experts, we want to offer a preview of what you will hear during this special event. We sat down with Marc, Elon Goldman of Association Reserves and David Yancy of Criterium Yancy to discuss aspectsRead more

Can POAs Follow the Airlines and Ban Emotional Support Animals?

By RMWBH Team | Community Association Newsletter, Community Associations, Condominiums | 0 comment | 29 January, 2021 | 7

By Clayton Hearn and Ashley Koirtyohann Login to any social media website and you will likely see images and memes from airports, restaurants, stores and a variety of other locations of people being accompanied by a menagerie of different animals. Alligators, peacocks, monkeys and more are often claimed as an emotional support animal (ESA). AsRead more

The Standard of Care in Texas for Property Owners’ Associations

By Clint Brown | Community Association Newsletter, Community Associations, Condominiums, Property Owners Association | 0 comment | 5 January, 2021 | 18

So, you serve on a property owners’ association (“POA”); or maybe you are a manager that represents owners that serve on the POA board. Have you ever asked yourself why do I (or they) do it? It is certainly not for the high-fives, handshakes, or hugs. While the goals of POA boards and volunteers mayRead more

2021 Legislative Preview

By Paul Gaines | Community Association Newsletter, Community Associations, Condominiums | 0 comment | 1 December, 2020 | 5

With election season behind us, the eyes of the Texas political world turn towards the State Capitol in Austin as the 87th Texas Legislative Session is set to commence on January 12, 2021. Bill pre-filing has already begun, with hundreds of bills filed on the first day – November 9, 2020. After a strange andRead more

Short-Term Rentals Move to the Water with Swimply

By Jane Janecek | Community Association Newsletter, Community Associations, Condominiums, Pools | 0 comment | 31 August, 2020 | 1

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

Short-Term Rental Update, Plus More Information on Operating a Business from Home

By Leah Burton | Community Association Newsletter, Community Associations, Condominiums | 0 comment | 31 August, 2020 | 1

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

The Importance of Pre-Qualifying Vendors

By Noelle Hicks | Amenities, Community Association Newsletter, Community Associations, Condominiums, Construction, Contracts | 0 comment | 3 August, 2020 | 0

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

Annual Checklists During COVID-19

By Eric Tonsul | Community Association Newsletter, Community Associations, Condominiums | 0 comment | 30 July, 2020 | 0

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

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