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Property owners associations (“POA”) are routinely asked to evaluate requests from owners seeking to modify their home or property in some way, or seeking a variance from applicable rules and policies. In addition to ensuring that an owner’s request satisfies the applicable governing documents, the POA may find itself in a situation where there areRead more

By Sipra Boyd and Teddy Holtz A key component of operating a property owners association (POA) is the enforcement of deed restriction violations (DRV). Consistent DRV enforcement ensures everyone in the community complies with the rules set forth in the governing documents, but following the 87th Texas Legislative Session, there are changes as to howRead more

By Sipra Boyd and Eric Tonsul As a result of the 87th Texas Legislative Session, property owners associations (POA) should be considering consulting with their attorneys about ways to address the impact of the new laws on their governing documents and the potential need to modify existing, or adopt new, policies.  This begs the question,Read more

The process for securing a vendor for your property owners association (POA) is not always as simple as it seems. There may be several vendors for the service you require, or there could be very few. But how can you, as a community manager or board member(s), ensure you are making the right decision orRead more

By Cliff Davis and Teddy Holtz Spring is here and, after hours of inspiration from watching Fixer Upper, homeowners are ready to begin adding on or remodeling the exterior of their homes. On top of that, the recent winter storms have led to many having unexpected repairs, and owners might take the opportunity to doRead more

By Eric Tonsul and Brady Ortego The state of Texas has been growing rapidly over the last several years. Millions of new people have moved to the State bringing with them new opportunities via new industry or expansion in existing industries, and the property owners association (POA) industry is no exception. New community managers andRead more

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

On July 2, 2020, Governor Abbott issued statewide order GA-29, setting forth new measures for reducing the spread of COVID-19 (the “Order”). The Order requires all individuals to wear a face covering over their nose and mouth in the following locations, when it is not feasible to maintain 6’ of distance from others who areRead more

Are POAs “commercial entities providing goods and services to the public”? In a number of counties, the answer is yes. Beginning on June 17, 2020, several counties and cities adopted new emergency orders requiring “commercial entities providing goods or services to the public” to adopt a Health and Safety Plan. While the exact language variesRead more

There is concern on the part of every American as to what they should be doing with the outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). It is no different when it comes to Property Owners Associations (POA). Each distinct type of POA has its own concerns.  For general information about steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19Read more