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Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a rising tension across society involving a variety of issues. These issues often begin with arguing with total strangers on social media about our communities and arguing with our neighbors both online and in-person creating a neighbor-to-neighbor dispute. Join Shareholder Eric Tonsul of our HoustonRead more

Throughout history communication has changed drastically. From petroglyphs in caves telling the stories of ancient hunts and battles, to the pony express taking letters across the frontier, to the dial tones of “you’ve got mail” signaling an email has arrived, the barriers to communication have steadily dropped over time. That evolution has continued over theRead more

The recent tragedy of the collapse of the Champlain Towers South condominium building in Surfside, Florida has spotlighted the needs and struggles facing many condominium associations, and their residents, around the country. While no one can guarantee an event such as this will never happen again, associations governing high-rise buildings similar to the Champlain TowersRead more

With the start of another hurricane season on the horizon, it is never too early to prepare. Texans are no strangers to natural disasters. Over the last 10 years, Texans have dealt with wildfires, drought, floods, hurricanes, tornados and now a devastating winter storm. With all of these types of natural disasters, how can associationsRead more

Rescheduled due to the February winter storm. The reserve study is a factor of POA management with many misconceptions on what it is, what it says and what benefits it provides. Join Founding Shareholder Marc Markel as he leads a discussion with Elon Goldman, President, Association Reserves Texas, and David Yancy, President, Criterium Yancy, toRead more

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

In a previous webinar, we spotlighted the transition process of single-family associations from developer control to owner control. Now, our attention turns to Chapter 82 condominiums. Join Shareholder Leah K. Burton as she explains the board transition process, what managers and board members need to understand about the process and potential ramifications the process mayRead more

If you are new to the POA industry, it is full of rewarding opportunities, but there are nuances in Texas law that can cause, even experienced Texas community managers and board members, headaches for days particularly as it relates to the collection of delinquent assessments. Join Shareholder Leah K. Burton as she takes you throughRead more

On March 2, 2021, Governor Abbott signed Executive Order GA-34 (the “Order”), providing that the COVID-19 restrictions put in place by past executive orders would be lifted effective March 10, 2021. The COVID-19 restrictions lifted by the Order include but are not limited to the statewide mask mandate, social distancing requirements, limitations on gathering sizes,Read 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