Must Associations Allow the Installation of Solar Panels?
Section 202.010(b) of the Texas Property Code states that “a property owners’ association may not include or enforce a provision in a dedicatory instrument that prohibits or restricts a property owner from installing a solar energy device.” Section 202.010(d) outlines certain exceptions to this rule where an Association may prohibit an owner from installing such […]
New Laws affecting Property Owner Associations
Here is an outline of the new laws affecting Property Owner Associations in Texas in 2019. 1) Election of Board Members- 209.00591 1) Cohabitation Limitation>– a person may not serve as a board member if they cohabitate in the same primary residence with another board member. Exceptions– a. Association has fewer than 10 residences; b. Association […]
HOA Board Meeting Requirements: Open, Executive Session, Electronic, and Without Notice
I have outlined below, in easy to read format, the law related to open meetings and notice requirements. These rights and responsibilities related to open board meetings and actions that may be taken without notice are found in Section 209.0051 of the Texas Property Code. As these rights are statutory, the Association does not need […]