The Police News: Homeowners Claim HOA Board Mishandling Funds, Intimidating Residents Friendswood, Texas August 22, 2013 — By Breck Porter Friendswood — The owners of 20 homes in the Frenchman’s Creek Townhome Community in Friendswood suffered extensive damages from Hurricane Ike … More…
On the list of most stressful life events, buying a home ranks in the top five. Luckily, Condo & HOA Smart offers a Nationwide service to make the process just a little smoother. The company provides a unique and much-needed … More…
Saturday, July 27, 2013 — by Pooja Lodhia HOUSTON (KTRK) — Residents in Pine Village North in northeast Houston are at odds with their homeowners association again. They took the board to court and reached a deal. Now, they say … More…
Alamo County Club Owners Association v. Shelton, 12-1—00300-VB (Tex. App. 2012) Sometimes personal disregard for a fellow homeowner can overlap and have a costly effect when enforcing covenants. In this case, a board member called the police on a known … More…
By Michael Cipriano — July 18, 2013 National – Home owners’ associations with neighborhood watch progams will likely re-examine their operations in the aftermath of George Zimmerman’s acquittal, experts say. The family of Trayvon Martin, the 17-year-old shot dead by Zimmerman, … More…
On May 27, 2013, the Texas Legislature concluded the 2013 legislative session. Unlike the 2011 legislative session, in which the Texas Legislature enacted the most significant reforms to Texas HOA laws in almost 20 years, the legislation passed by the … More…
With the George Zimmerman trial dominating the news and calling attention once again to the tragic shooting of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin last year in Sanford, Fla., many homeowners need to take notice. Specifically, the horrific incident and the likelihood of … More…
This month the governor signed ten legislative bills affecting Associations into law, as discussed below. An omnibus bill provides multiple amendments and additions to the Texas Uniform Condominium Act (Chapter 82 of the Texas Property Code). All associations must file … More…
by Rucks Russell / KHOU 11 News — Posted on May 21, 2013 at 9:36 AM HOUSTON—After fighting for his country, a Houston homeowner said he’s been forced to fight his HOA to fly his American flag. “Only me,” said … More…
From the 2013 Texas Legislative Session — Posted June 19, 2013 “On Friday, Texas Governor Perry signed into law protection for owners of second lots, and codified the definition of “Residential Purpose” in the Texas Property Code. By signing into … More…