By Cindy George — May 18, 2013 The relationship between homeowner association boards and residents of the communities they oversee can be contentious. And then, there’s the legendary level of toxicity. Neighbors take sides. Camps form. Community bulletin boards and Facebook posts … More…
A Personal Opinion of Beanie Adolph Common ownership developments include condominiums, cooperatives, and both attached and detached single-family homes that are part of a mandatory homeowners association. All have received unjust treatment by the Texas legislature since their inception because … More…
The HOA Reform Coalition has launched the free HOA Hotline, which is a resource for homeowners owning homes/units in condominium, townhome and subdivision community associations and have questions about the operations of their association. Homeowners can contact the coalition at http://hoareformcoalition.org/
More...by Phil Anaya / KENS 5 May 3, 2013 A northwest San Antonio resident is being sued by his homeowners association for hundreds of thousands of dollars in violations he calls “ridiculous”. “We’ve lived in this community going on 18 … More…
A new federal law concerning transfer fees will go into effect on July 10, 2012. Under this law the types of fees that HOAs charge when a property is sold can impact the type of financing that a potential buyer … More…
During the last Texas legislative session in 2011, several new state laws were passed that substantially changed the operations of HOA’s within Texas. Residents that live within managed communities should be aware of these laws to ensure that the operations … More…
by Drew Karedes / KHOU 11 News April 30, 2013 HOUSTON — A senior citizen who was ambushed in her garage and pistol whipped repeatedly is speaking out. Peggy Wood says she doesn’t want to see anyone else go through … More…
by Jay Root April 9, 2013 A bill aimed at making nonprofit homeowners associations more financially accountable and transparent pitted homeowner activists against people representing for-profit HOA contractors on Tuesday. House Bill 3803, by state Rep. Ruth Jones McClendon, D-San Antonio, would require … More…
By Anita Hassan — April 3, 2013 Lawbreaking motorists are not tolerated by the Copperfield Coalition. The watchdog group is committed to public safety and believes speeding and running through stop signs in its northwest Harris County community must end. As president … More…
By Michele Lerner • Bankrate.com March 29, 2013 Highlights Your association’s problems could delay or halt the sale of your home. Lenders look at an association if its bank balance is paltry. Likewise, condo associations and HOAs need sufficient insurance. If you … More…