Documents & Rules – General

Five Red Flags to Look For During Condo Document Review

One of the first things you should look at when evaluating a condo is whether it is in good financial…

8 months ago

Civil suit calls Lake Buchanan POA invalid (TX)

The property owners' association for Donall Estates on Burnet County Road 104 on Lake Buchanan is embroiled in a civil…

9 months ago

5 Details You Should Really Pay Attention to in HOA Contracts

Homeowner’s association (HOA) contracts are famously detailed — from outlining how high your grass should be to what color to…

9 months ago

Deed restrictions: What to know about deed-restricted property

If you’re buying a home, or vacant land on which you plan to build one, then deed restrictions should be…

9 months ago

Understanding the Hierarchy of Governing Documents in a Community Association

Living in a community association entails adhering to a set of governing documents that guide residents, maintain order, and protect…

10 months ago

Resolutions and Amendments

You’ve all heard the terms Resolution and Amendment, but do you understand the differences between the two? These are two…

10 months ago

Words Matter’: New Oklahoma Law Removes Discriminatory Language From Property Covenants

Real Estate covenants are agreements between landowners and other parties like neighborhood associations.  A late 1940s covenant remains on the…

12 months ago

Co-op/Condo/HOA Instructions Included: The Importance of Governing-Document Literacy

Congratulations, you’ve bought a unit in a co-op, condo, or HOA! Now that you’ve got your deed or your shares…

12 months ago

Should Your Association Allow Garage Sales? (OH)

Spring is finally here, which means summer is right around the corner, bringing with it the opening of association swimming…

12 months ago

New homeowners discover neighborhood’s racist past (OK)

The ground rules for the area, like number 1, "All lots in this tract shall be known and described and…

12 months ago