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Rest in Peace, Beanie Adolph

Homeowner Rights in Texas HOAs: Posted on November 10, 2024 by adminNovember 10, 2024

A decades-long champion for homeowners passed away in November, 2024. I still remember the day Beanie first proposed her plan to expose all that’s rotten caused by abusive associations. Perhaps it’s not yet all exposed, but across Texas, and nationally, the need for homeowner protections is now widely recognized. Beanie played a huge part in making that happen.

Her obituary is here. https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/bellaire-tx/irene-adolph-12061019. I was lucky to be her friend. She will be missed.

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Act NOW for ….

Homeowner Rights in Texas HOAs: Posted on February 28, 2022 by adminNovember 10, 2024

With the HOA Reform Coalition of Texas, I will be back promoting legislation in 2025. We are ALWAYS looking for legislators who may author or co-sponsor one or more bills. To get those bills past, we need allies such as … Continue reading →

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Thank You Texas Realtors!

Homeowner Rights in Texas HOAs: Posted on August 20, 2021 by adminAugust 20, 2021

In the 2021 Texas Legislative Session, homeowners were helped immensely by the Texas Realtors. In particular, they promoted SB 1588, which adds important protection on subjects ranging from religious freedom, to improved hearing procedures, and a small amount of statewide … Continue reading →

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Overview of New Laws in 2021

Homeowner Rights in Texas HOAs: Posted on August 12, 2021 by adminOctober 22, 2022

Leadership by the Texas Realtors enabled homeowners to have their best year since 2015. The builders were helpful (!), and the Justices of the Peace were strongly supportive. Many legislators contributed, including some who supported important bills that did not … Continue reading →

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History

Homeowner Rights in Texas HOAs: Posted on August 12, 2021 by adminAugust 12, 2021

Texas law initially protect homeowners. Much of the law in the United States developed by reference to what is called “common law” starting from England in the 18th Century (and before). Common law can be thought of as “judge-made” law. … Continue reading →

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Overview of New Laws in 2019 (to come)

Homeowner Rights in Texas HOAs: Posted on March 1, 2021 by adminAugust 12, 2021

Under Review.

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Overview of New Laws in 2017 (to come)

Homeowner Rights in Texas HOAs: Posted on March 1, 2021 by adminAugust 12, 2021

Under Review

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Overview of New Laws in 2015

Homeowner Rights in Texas HOAs: Posted on March 1, 2021 by adminMarch 7, 2021
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Overview of New Laws in 2013

Homeowner Rights in Texas HOAs: Posted on February 28, 2021 by adminAugust 12, 2021

By comparison to major legislation in 2011, less was accomplished in 2013. It is probably fair to say that homeowner rights somewhat increased. Major Changes Limit Contracts That Directors Can Make in Subdivisions (HB 503) Too often directors have taken … Continue reading →

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Many elected officials are actively involved

Homeowner Rights in Texas HOAs: Posted on February 28, 2021 by adminMarch 1, 2021

Important state officials include Governor Greg Abbott, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, as well as the Chairs, Vice Chairs, and other members of these committees: Senate Committee on Business & Commerce and the House Committee on Business and Industry. Many of these … Continue reading →

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Announcements

  • Act NOW for ….
  • Thank You Texas Realtors!
  • Many elected officials are actively involved

Let's Get Organized!

Texans need better laws to protect homeowners. Many of our subdivisions and condominiums need improvement. Both can be accomplished if property owners join together for advocacy at the Legislature and in their associations. For most legislative work and general policy development, I volunteer with the HOA Reform Coalition of Texas, and other good groups exist across Texas. If you want better laws and better communities, now, please join here, and please share your thoughts, concerns, and success stories!

Overview of 2021 Laws

In 2021, Governor Greg Abbott signed an important set of new statutes, several of which are quite helpful. Other statutes, while incomplete, show a potential for good laws in the future. Read my evaluation of how the new laws help (or hurt) homeowners.

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The following DISCLAIMER is important. I offer this web site, and blogs, to express opinions that I hope help homeowners. These legal opinions are not guaranteed in any way: (1) it is always possible that some courts will not agree with my interpretations -- some courts (in my opinion) unduly protect associations at the expense of homeowners; (2) in any dispute with an association, the outcome depends in significant part on governing documents and details of facts that vary widely; and (3) I may change my mind as I learn more. Therefore, this web page does not offer specific legal advice for any individual, and reading it does not make you my client. If you want to learn specifically about your rights – how the law or your association’s governing documents may affect you – or if you may want to sue a homeowners association, or if you have been sued by your subdivision, townhome, or condominium, I urge you to seek a lawyer to evaluate your personal situation. Most lawyers, myself included, will want a signed agreement (called a retainer) before they provide advice specific to an individual person or family.
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