A Quick Guide to Board Meeting Minutes
The Texas Property Code and other Texas Statues do not explicitly state what must be contained within board meeting minutes, merely that they must be kept. We highly recommend to our Condominium and Homeowners Association clients that they include the following information in their board meeting minutes. 1. The Name of the Association; 2. Type […]
What is the Maximum Penalty a Court May Assess for a Violation?
The Texas Property Code governs the maximum penalty/fine that a court may assess for a violation of a restrictive covenant. Section 202.004 of the Texas Property Code states that a court may assess civil damages for the violation of a restrictive covenant not to exceed $200.00 for each day of the violation.
What Type of Notice is Required Before an HOA Fine?
We are frequently asked by our clients about what type of notice is required prior to fining an owner. The Texas Property Code governs this issue. Section 209 of the Texas Property Code states that a property owners association may not take action against an owner unless they first receive notice and opportunity to cure. […]
Flag Flying Rules in Property Owners Associations
We are frequently asked by our clients about whether they must allow owners within their communities to have flags. The Texas Property Code governs this issue. Section 202 of the Texas Property Code states that a property owners association may not restrict or prohibit an owner from flying a United States, Texas, or United States […]