Texas SB 711 extends HOA-style transparency rules to condominiums
Senate Bill 711 from the 89th Texas Legislature was signed by the governor on May 13, 2025 and took effect September 1, 2025. The omnibus bill amends Property Code...
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All news →Friendswood's Heritage Park HOA spends its 2026 income by September, cuts services
ABC13 reports that the Heritage Park Community Improvement Association in Friendswood told residents it had spent all of its 2026 assessment income by September and...
Condo prices dip nationally as fees rise and new Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac rules loom
CNN Business reports that condominium sale prices are falling in many U.S. markets even as single-family prices rise, but that rising HOA fees and one-time special...
Houston's Inwood Forest Village dispute sparks renewed calls for Texas HOA laws
Spectrum News reports that residents of Houston's Inwood Forest Village subdivision began collecting petition signatures in May to remove their entire HOA board, amid...
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All posts →After the Storm: A Houston HOA Board's Hurricane Readiness Checklist
Off-season is the best time to prepare. Here's what Gulf Coast HOA and condo boards should have in place before the next storm.
The Records Request Playbook for Self-Managed Texas HOAs
Owner records requests are a top source of HOA complaints. A simple, repeatable process keeps your board compliant and builds trust.
Budget Season: Reserve Basics Every Texas Board Member Should Know
Rising insurance and repair costs are pushing special assessments up nationwide. Here's how boards can use reserves and a reserve study to avoid surprises.
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