Condominiums are not only a functional but beautiful solution to the housing need within Houston and Texas’s city centers that serve everyone from the young professional to the retiree. They provide an equity building vehicle for their owners and are some of Houston’s most renowned and iconic architecture. They serve a vital part of the […]
Preserve property owners stage protest, demand failing bridge and streets be fixed, dues lowered (TX)
Property owners in The Preserve community, located on SH 105 between Moss Hill and Tarkington, organized a protest on Friday to raise awareness to their plight. Facing a huge hike in property owners association dues, residents are demanding that the property developer, SWE of Houston, fix the crumbling infrastructure that has made their only access […]
KPRC 2 Investigates: How license plate readers are being used by HOAs, businesses (TX)
A tool commonly used by law enforcement agencies to recover stolen cars is also increasingly being used by neighborhood HOA’s and businesses to respond to crime. License plate readers, specifically the Flock Safety Cameras, have been used by Memorial Villages Police Department to recover a staggering amount of stolen vehicles. Read the entire article……………………………….
Where I live: Chisholm Ridge back from the brink of decline (TX)
I’m so proud of the Chisholm Ridge Homeowners Association where I live in North Fort Worth. We’re a pretty huge HOA with 1,197 homes. As commercial construction and population began to explode seven years ago, the “new” began to wear off our neighborhood. Read the entire article……………………………….
Leander HOA puts brakes on controversial speeding ‘ticket’ plan, for now (TX)
The Crystal Falls Homeowners Association in Leander has put the brakes on a controversial plan to stop speeders, for now.“I know we had good intentions, but we don’t want to cause problems for our community,” said HOA board member Eddie Green. “We don’t want this to be the number one thing we’re known for.” Read […]
Cypress residents believe thieves are using master key after mail, packages stolen from community mailbox (TX)
She said although they have filed stolen mail claims, residents feel as though they are at a loss. “All we are being told is we can have our mail held at the post office or we can have it redirected to our place of work or we just need to check our mail every day […]
Residents find flyers with racist messages in Spring neighborhoods (TX)
Residents who live in the Spring Creek Forest neighborhood in northwest Harris County said they take pride in where they live. “Everybody seems to be nice and friendly. Over the last two to five years, I would say it’s probably become more diverse, which is great,” said Duane Jerome. Read the entire article……………………………….
Leander HOA to start ‘ticketing’ speeders — does that go too far? (TX)
A private community’s efforts to stop speeding has some drivers seeing red. Marc Petrick wants to hit the brakes on his homeowners association’s plan to slow down drivers. He admits speeding can be a problem, but he thinks the HOA’s solution, without community input, goes too far. Read the entire article……………………………….
Money missing from Austin HOAs, says attorney (TX)
But on that December night Weems explained that the contractor shared something else. “He’s like, ‘Hey, I don’t know if you know, but I haven’t been paid and some of the other vendors haven’t been paid,’” Weems said. “After that, like my whole life changed.” $7.75 left in HOA account Weems said that he learned from […]
‘Predatory’ hidden covenants on more than 100 Denton homes were thrown out by a judge. Hundreds more remain unchallenged (TX)
Private transfer fees affecting more than 100 Denton homes were ruled invalid by a Denton County judge last week. But the practice has brought in billions of dollars from homeowners across the United States, according to its top originator, and in Denton County, hundreds more of the covenants remain unchallenged — and likely undetected — […]
Incorporation forums in September opened topic to residents’ questions in The Woodlands (TX)
Among the 600 or so attendees at the incorporation information forum held at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center on Sept. 23, white and yellow shirts identified a number of those who were committed to a position for or against the measure on the Nov. 2 ballot. However, among the hundreds of other […]
Neighborhood residents raise awareness after multiple car burglaries, thefts in their community (TX)
After their Fox Grove neighborhood was hit multiple times in one night with car burglaries, residents are hoping their frustrations raise awareness about the importance of being vigilant with your property. Read the entire article……………………………….
KPRC 2 Investigates cluster mailbox mess: No mail delivery for months in one neighborhood (TX)
Cluster mailboxes are damaged through normal wear and tear or if they’re vandalized. Neighbors in some communities say the United States Postal Service (USPS) previously repaired or replaced them. Now it seems USPS is passing that burden on to customers, but with little direction. Some might say, it’s a real cluster. Read the entire […]
Condo Association Board Member Defies “No-Pet” Rule With Emotional Support Animal In 55+ Community (FL)
A dispute between a non-profit condominium association, a property owner, and a back-peddling osteopathic physician has led to a lawsuit over the ownership of a dog in a 55-plus community. Lakeview of Largo South Condominium Association, Inc. has filed suit against Vince Lindberg, 58, and spouse Lina Lindbergh, 48, residing at 11945 143rd Street within […]
“I need the work done…” SA amputee fights HOA to continue ‘warranty work’ (TX)
A shocking letter to stop some much-needed repair work has a Fox San Antonio viewer asking, why? Cary McMorris says his homeowner’s association mistakenly categorized warranty work on his driveway as unauthorized home improvement. Read the entire article……………………………….
West Houston neighborhood fighting to keep peacocks after HOA cities complaints (TX)
A group of residents is fighting to keep peacocks in their West Houston neighborhood. Fans of the exotic birds told KPRC 2 that the peafowls have become part of the Heathlake community. Don Brennan, who has lived in the area for 18 years, said he’s in favor of keeping the birds around. Read the entire […]
13-year-old child with autism drowns in Friendswood community pool, officials say (TX)
A Friendswood family is in mourning after their child drowned Thursday in a community swimming pool. It happened around 8:00 a.m., about the same time a family in the Heritage Park Village Sub-Division realized their 13-year-old son who’s autistic was missing. Read the entire article……………………………….
Flower Mound HOA wants uniformity. Homeowner wants to save water, fights back (TX)
Angela Rosencrans leaned on her knowledge as a Denton County Master Gardener and as the owner of a garden design business to turn her “hellstrip” into something prettier than a weedy, patchy island at the curbside of the Flower Mound home she shares with her husband, Dean. Read the entire article……………………………….
Can my HOA really do that? Here are the answers to your most pressing questions (TX)
We’ve received a flood of emails and phone calls from viewers with questions and concerns about HOA issues. We took some of your questions to Attorney David Kahne. He represents homeowners against abusive HOAs. The answers below are from his decades of experience dealing with HOA issues. Read the entire article……………………………….
Homeowner asks KPRC 2 Investigates for help in HOA fence stain debate (TX)
In a perfect world, a homeowners associations work to protect the rights of property owners and keep subdivisions safe and clean. But what happens when an HOA applies rules differently for different homeowners? Our KPRC 2 Investigates team is getting answers. Our KPRC 2 Investigates team often gets questions about HOA rules and regulations. We […]
HOA Management Firm Loses Appeal Over Damages in Trademark Case (TX)
Spectrum filed suit against Lifetime and Jay Tuttle for trademark violations under the Lanham Act over a domain name. After Spectrum was awarded statutory damages, the district court declined to award attorneys’ fees to Spectrum. Read the entire article……………………………….
Wondering If Your Building Is Safe After The Florida Condo Collapse? Here’s How To Report Safety Concerns (TX)
Austin Code Department supervisor Matthew Noriega says he’s been getting more inquiries about building safety lately after a condominium building collapse in Florida left dozens dead and many more still missing. Read the entire article……………………………….
West El Paso homeowner deals with flood damage caused by neighboring property (TX)
A west El Paso homeowner is frustrated after her home flooded last week. Jessica Mendoza has lived in her west El Paso neighborhood for more than 2 years. Mendoza lives next to a property that she says hasn’t been maintained. Plants and trees have grown out of control, making it look almost like a forest […]
North Beach drainage will get improvements through American Rescue Plan Act (TX)
North Beach residents are no stranger to flooding due to high tides and rain. That’s why the city of Corpus Christi has chosen to allot $5 million towards better drainage on North Beach through the American Rescue Plan Act. Read the entire article……………………………….
Rough Hollow surveillance cameras to be removed from Lakeway city streets (TX)
A series of eight cameras designed to monitor motorists driving through western Lakeway in the Rough Hollow subdivision will be removed after it was discussed at the Lakeway City Council meeting June 21 that the video equipment was installed without approval from council members. Read the entire article……………………………….
Austin couple asked to take down Pride Flag, facing possible fines from neighborhood’s HOA (TX)
Newly-wed couple David Colligan and Alonzo Rivas were beaming with pride, as they hung up their colorful flag. “It’s pride month!” Colligan said. That excitement quickly turned into shock after they received a notice from property management to take it down. According to management, those are the rules of the neighborhood’s Home Owner’s Association, which […]
Mother at odds with HOA over sign honoring deceased son (TX)
Whether it’s politics, school spirit, or simply decor, people living in the Barwood community have no problem expressing themselves. Displays can be seen throughout this northwest Harris County neighborhood with various messages. Read the entire article……………………………….
Texas governor signs pro-solar bills that clarify decommissioning, strengthen consumer protection
“This legislation will make sure solar customers have information they need to make informed decisions and will prohibit municipalities in addition to homeowner association boards from unreasonably restricting energy independence. These protections are hugely important for the rooftop solar market and will help to bring even more jobs and solar to Texas,….” Read the entire […]
Horseshoe Bay condo fire displaces families (TX)
A fire at the High Vista Condominiums in Horseshoe Bay on Tuesday, June 1, displaced three families. It took firefighters about 20 minutes to extinguish the blaze. The fire only involved one of three units, though a second suffered smoke damage. A third family was moved because their condo didn’t have utilities, the captain added. […]
‘This was our dream home.’ Residents seek to keep Balmoral neighborhood lagoon access private (TX)
Have you ever been the victim of a bait and switch? You know, sold on the idea that you were getting one thing, only to find out you were getting something else, a lot different. Several families with homes in the Humble area have reached out to KPRC 2 upset. They said they bought into […]
More than half a dozen kids hospitalized after swimming in neighborhood pool (TX)
More than half a dozen kids are spending the holiday weekend in the hospital after swimming in their neighborhood pool. “I thought, at first, I was like this, this is kind of crazy,” said Joe Drewnowski, the Talise de Culebra HOA president. Read the entire article……………………………….
Postal mail service restored after 5 months when couple Turns to Ted (TX)
When the Turn to Ted team called the HOA, they said it was up to the post office to make the repairs. “When we reported the broken box to the USPS, we were told by them they are responsible for replacing the boxes. They took the location information from us and stated they would order […]
East Austin park plan moves forward despite resident, land use board concerns about privatization (TX)
At issue in the case of the proposed 0.97-acre Senate Hills Park at 5406 Connally Lane was the Senate Hills Homeowners Association’s request to see the park developed as a private place open only to residents of the surrounding neighborhood. Senate Hills is not a gated community, and the park would be accessible on public […]
North Texans Still Struggling to Rebuild After 2019 Dallas Tornado
Presser and her sister, Mimi Roth, co-own their three-bedroom condo at Park Central Condominiums in Dallas. They say they bought insurance for their unit – which covers the contents in their home. The holdup, they learned, was between their homeowners association and its insurance provider. Read the entire article……………………………….
A Houston Community’s Bizarre Encounter with an Exotic Animal
It’s not uncommon for some homeowners associations to have wild animals making their habitat in the community or roaming around the common areas. Residents may frequently report sightings of alligators, coyotes, and deer depending on where they live. Read the entire article……………………………….
Veteran in Austin takes on HOA over flying his American flag (TX)
The HOA says the larger issue with flags came up when people were putting up political flags leading up to the election – which the HOA does regulate. These Avery Ranch residents believe they have every right to fly their American flags in front of their homes no matter where it is. They point to […]
Judge denies pleas to shut down Indian Harbor gates (TX)
A visiting judge on Friday denied a request by residents of Indian Harbor for an injunction against security gates at the front entrance that they say cause traffic backups and at times have forced them to call law enforcement because they were denied entry. Read the entire article……………………………….
Management company asking Prestonwood Forest neighbors to oppose affordable living complex to be built nearby (TX)
Some neighbors are not too excited about an affordable living complex expected to show up near their neighborhood in northwest Harris County. Others who support the project said the management company went too far in asking residents to help oppose the project. Read the entire article……………………………….
Changes to Texas Law Allows for Golf Carts and Most Off-Highway Vehicles to be Operated on Public Roads
Recent changes in Texas law now allow golf carts and most off-highway vehicles to be operated on public roadways. However, their operation is restricted to certain conditions, and there are certain stipulations that have to be met in order to legally do so. For the purposes of this advisory, an “off-highway vehicle” includes ATVs, ROVs, […]
Signs of the times: Residents question homeowners association sign restrictions (TX)
A question of equality was raised in the Plum Creek neighborhood recently after some homeowners were forced to remove yard signs because they were considered political. The Plum Creek homeowners association (HOA) abides by the Texas Election Code, which requires HOAs to allow homeowners to have political signs on their property up to 90 days […]
Houston Synagogue Sues City, Claiming Selective Enforcement of Land-Use Laws (TX)
One Houston neighborhood is home to a paper shop, a hair salon, a law firm, a wig stylist, and a small Orthodox Jewish congregation that meets in a home. In the summer of 2020, the city only cracked down on one for breaking a deed restriction that limits the neighborhood to residential-only use. Read the […]
Houston synagogue files federal lawsuit claiming city violating its religious rights (TX)
A synagogue in Houston has filed a federal lawsuit against the city claiming that it is violating its right to free exercise of religion by denying the right to worship in a residential neighborhood. Read the entire article……………………………….
Residents discover 6-foot alligator in Richmond neighborhood pond (TX)
He is a six-foot alligator some neighbors in the River’s Edge subdivision in Richmond have recently become acquainted with. The gator has only been here for a few days but has already caused quite the stir. Read the entire article……………………………….
35% of condominium in Nassau Bay damaged after large fire (TX)
Firefighters are battling a massive blaze at a residential building in Nassau Bay Monday evening. There are 74 condo units at the complex. Officials estimate approximately 35 percent of the building has sustained damage in the fire. Read the entire article……………………………….
HOA says homeowner must remove sign that reads ‘Botched Raid Sept. 1, 2020? (TX)
Louis Rodriguez calls it his right to speak freely. That’s why he placed a sign in his front yard, displaying a message to passersby of a “botched raid” that he says took place at his home on Sept. 1. While Rodriguez says the sign allows neighbors to know what happened, his HOA has given him […]
Sun City homeowners calling on community to stop trapping deer with nets (TX)
A handful of homeowners in Sun City are raising concerns over a deer trapping program that’s been in place in their exclusive retirement community for 17 years. “The primary reason why we relocated here was because of the wildlife and the natural beauty,” said Laurel Mulvey. Read the article………………………………….
HOA changed rules after Black Lives Matter flag clash, homeowner says (TX)
“I feel like they made a whole new policy based on my yard,” said Gloria. She’s referring to the Hearthstone Homeowner’s Association. In early March, management sent out new flag and sign rules that state the association can enter a lot and remove any sign, banner or flag that isn’t on the approved list or […]
Flood mitigation project proposed at Longwood Golf Club in Cypress (TX)
Dozens of homes in the Longwood Village neighborhood have flooded in recent years—including more than 100 in Hurricane Harvey alone—but a Harris County Flood Control District project proposed at Longwood Golf Club could mitigate effects of future flooding events. Read the article…………………………….
Insurer must pay condo association for Hurricane Harvey damage (TX)
A federal appeals court has affirmed a lower court ruling in favor of a Texas condominium association, holding it is entitled to damages for boat slips destroyed during Hurricane Harvey. The August 2017 hurricane caused unprecedented rainfall and flooding in Texas, according to Friday’s ruling by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New […]
Fate of GOMO uncertain as bankruptcy case winds down (TX)
When Peter and Katherine Chang met with the Garden Oaks Maintenance Organization (GOMO) in 2012, about a deed restriction violation related to constructing a second garage on their property, they said they were told by the homeowners association that it had a “war chest” it was not afraid to use on the couple. Read the […]