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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 last 14 months has seen much upheaval in the meeting process for POAs. Some were forced to delay meetings for months, while others were able to host meetings via virtual platforms such as Zoom. But as we begin to return to more in-person activities and in-person meetings return, how can you ensure your meetingRead more

Plats, restrictive covenants, Bylaws, policies, these are some of the many documents that make up the governing documents of an association. But what document takes precedence over the other and how are community managers and board members supposed to interpret what each document is supposed to do? Join Shareholder Cliff Davis of our Houston OfficeRead more

The governing documents of your association create the structure the board and residents of the association abide by. It’s important to have an understanding of what makes up the governing documents for each community, and how they affect the day-to-day operation of the community. Join Shareholder Cliff Davis as he dives into the hierarchy ofRead more

Fall 2020 marks the heart of election season in a presidential election year. Citizens will be displaying their support for their chosen candidate or policy of choice via a variety of signage and displays, but what are the rules regarding signage and displays in property owners associations? Join Shareholder Cliff Davis of our Houston OfficeRead more

Join Founding Shareholder Marc Markel as he hosts a presentation on the new and growing world of virtual meetings. The presentation will cover: Online Electronic Voting Options Conducting Virtual Board & Member Meetings The Necessary Governing Documents Will Virtual Meetings be the New Normal? During the presentation, Marc will be joined by Conner Doyle of Read more

Community Amenities are not the only parts of the association that require regular maintenance. Even the association as a corporation and its documents database require some maintenance or at least inspection. Join Shareholder Cliff Davis as he helps you get ready for 2020. By the end of this course, you will: know when it’s timeRead more