A new ordinance in Fate regarding fines related to trees, shrubs and bushes along the city’s streets, alleys and sidewalks leaves open the possibility for some residents to face two different penalties for a single violation. The Fate City Council on Monday passed an ordinance that adds penalties for residents whose trees and plant life […]
Sugar Land Seeks Applicants For New HOA Task Force (TX)
Sugar Land residents who are interested in making a significant impact in their city are encouraged to apply to serve on the newly created City/HOA Maintenance Responsibilities Citizen Task Force. The city is accepting applications through March 13 for this task force. In an effort to maintain the “Sugar Land Way,” the task force aims […]
La Porte PD Forms Partnerships With HOA’s To Enhance Security (TX)
The La Porte Police Department is asking home and business owners to join them in everyday crime fighting through a unique partnership. The proposal will allow business owners and area Home Owner’s Associations to provide access to video surveillance, which will help police ensure the safety of the community, officials said in a press release. […]
New towing policy angers North Side neighbors (TX)
Sparks fly on the North Side as neighbors show up in big numbers to fight an unpopular decision made by their homeowners’ association……..But with such narrow streets, the HOA attorney says something has to be done so that fire trucks and ambulances can safely get through the neighborhood. Read the article……………………
Couple says woman confronted them during baby’s photo shoot (TX)
The area along North Boulevard in the Broadacres community has been under dispute, as neighbors have posted signs to ban photo shoots throughout the community. The City of Houston confirmed that the esplanade and streets are in the public right-of-way. Neely, a Houston socialite and ex-wife of Houston Astros owner Jim Crane, claims the high […]
Residents of La Bota Ranch appear in court after filing a lawsuit (TX)
Residents of La Bota Ranch met in court after filing a lawsuit against the Homeowners Association two years ago. In July 2017, a class action lawsuit comprised of La Bota Ranch residents was filed against the property owners, who are also the board members of the community’s two Homeowners Associations. The residents are claiming that […]
Giant Sinkhole Causing Big Concerns For North Texas Family
A North Texas woman says there’s a major safety hazard right in her own backyard — a sinkhole. Jennifer Grierson knew something wasn’t right when she noticed a crack in her backyard last year. But she never thought that slope would turn into a sinkhole. “And it goes all the way across my backyard,” she […]
Deer netting operation underway in Lake Fork neighborhood (TX)
An operation is underway in a Wood County subdivision to capture 100 deer to help control a problem with overpopulation. “Over the last few years we’ve noticed a tremendous increase in the number of deer in our neighborhood,” Bill Russell, homeowner’s association president, said. “To the point they are becoming a nuisance.” Read the article……………….
Deer netting operation underway in Lake Fork neighborhood (TX)
An operation is underway in a Wood County subdivision to capture 100 deer to help control a problem with overpopulation. “Over the last few years we’ve noticed a tremendous increase in the number of deer in our neighborhood,” Bill Russell, homeowner’s association president, said. “To the point they are becoming a nuisance.” Read the […]
Legal fireworks breaking HOA rules near Katy (TX)
Legal fireworks used around homes near Katy have people packing bags and booking hotel rooms. Though the explosives violate homeowner association deed restrictions, HOA leadership feels powerless. Read the article……………………
1st District affirms dismissal of suit and sanctions against man over towing of car (TX)
The Court of Appeals for the 1st District of Texas has affirmed a Harris County Civil Court ruling that dismissed an appeal over the towing of a car. According to the opinion issued Dec. 4, the Appeals Court disagreed with Ali Yazdchi that the Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 2 erred when it […]
Communities working to gain fire safety designation in Converse (TX)
Converse Fire Department leaders are looking to help nearly 20 communities gain a Firewise designation, in an effort between communities and city and state leaders to promote fire safety in the areas where wild land and urban neighborhoods meet. Read the article………………….
Mueller resident starts petition to lift pit bull breed restriction (TX)
….Gu wanted to adopt a pit bull mix dog. “We found one dog that was very tolerant of our cats,” she said. “And got along really well with my mom and dad.” Gu said she couldn’t adopt the dog even though she explained to the Mueller Property Owners Association that the dog didn’t have behavioral […]
Woman says unsecured umbrella at community pool inflicted head injury (TX)
A Katy woman alleges in a state district lawsuit that an unsecured object struck her at the grand opening for a community pool more than a year ago. Harris County District Court records show that Sandra Carrillo filed the suit against Planned Community Management, Inc. and Cane Island Community Association on Dec. 10. Read […]
Double Horn residents vote to incorporate; now the real business begins (TX)
After a 75-65 vote Dec. 6, the Double Horn subdivision near Spicewood will now incorporate as a new Type B city in Burnet County. The votes will be canvassed Dec. 11 during the regular Burnet County Commissioners Court meeting before Double Horn officially becomes a city……….In the meantime, the homeowners association will continue providing for […]
Cell tower rejected: Grand Lakes HOA board votes against project (TX)
The Grand Lakes Community Association board of directors has rejected a request to build a cell tower near the master-planned community of 2,800 homeowners. Read the article…………………The proposal to build a 140-foot-tall tower came from Vertical Bridge Holdings, based in Boca Raton, Fla., about four months ago. The company could not be reached for comment […]
Texas AG won’t confirm investigation into Montague County homeowner group
The Montague County Sheriff’s Office has referred an investigation into a possible fraudulent property owner’s association election to the Texas Attorney General’s Office. Montague County Chief Jack Lawson said he would “refrain from calling it a scam” because at this point they just don’t know. However, officials with the AG’s office said the items were […]
Widow at odds with Katy neighborhood HOA over bright blue door (TX)
Recently, Janice decided to make a change to the home that had so many memories. “I don’t like walking into a recessed entry that’s dark. I painted the front of the door blue. It’s light and bright and airy and happy,” said Lawson. The colorful door makes Lawson smile, but at first, the door was […]
Allen Residents Served ‘No Parking’ Signs for Thanksgiving (TX)
Imagine hosting Thanksgiving at your house, but suddenly your guests have nowhere to park. It’s a reality for some people in an Allen neighborhood who say they’re being punished because of Black Friday shoppers. The holiday mall madness has been maddening to StarCreek residents over the years. “People were just parking all up and down […]
Laredo residents’ lawsuit could trigger legislation (TX)
On Tuesday evening at the Fasken Community Center, around 40 La Bota Ranch homeowners sat in rows, taking notes and simply listening as a fellow homeowner recounted the troubles that have befallen their community. But this was not a homeowners association meeting. And that’s the problem. It’s been over 20 years since La Bota Ranch was […]
Private Dam in the Suburbs Is a Coal Mine Canary for Us All (TX)
Next time somebody wants to charge you 25 percent extra for a house because it’s near a man-made private lake in Texas, ask him to tell you who’s on the hook when the dam blows out. That’s the lesson homeowners are about to learn in Arlington. Prestonwood Lake, about 3.5 surface acres and 1-5 feet […]
‘Failure Imminent’ At Prestonwood Lake Dam In Arlington, Texas
As all eyes are on the dam, exactly who’s responsible for maintaining it is unclear. While the city called the dam private, it was built by an HOA in 1978, residents in the neighborhood said it’s not their responsibility. “That is a good question,” said Robert Blake, a neighbor, when asked about who should be […]
Flooding from broken pipeline in Northeast Richardson creates insurance fiasco
When a major underground pipeline ruptured Aug. 30 in the Knolls of Breckinridge development, 1-2 feet of water flooded the home of Sylvester and Martha Lee. With the question of liability hanging in the balance, the Lees are still living there today. Their insurance company has agreed to pay the cost of structural repairs but […]
Humble family fighting HOA fines over pickup truck parked in their driveway (TX)
A family in Humble is turning to Eyewitness News to help them in a fight against their homeowners’ association. Bobby and Sonya Sykes say they were told by Kenswick HOA that their truck is a commercial vehicle, and that it is a nuisance to their neighbors. They say the truck stays in their driveway and […]
Katy resident plans to fight HOA to keep huge Beto sign in front yard (TX)
One Katy homeowner is fighting back against her property association after it sent her a violation notice regarding a large painted black-and-white “Beto” sign on her front yard. Read the article………………
West Houston HOA sues management company over unreleased documents (TX)
The Clayton Woods Homeowners Association in west Houston has brought a legal suit against its former management company and the company’s representative Patricia Ortiz for failure to release proper records to the HOA board. The HOA elected a new board Jan. 11, 2017, after years of service from Elite Association Management Company and its predecessor […]
Feral hogs run wild in far NW Side neighborhood (TX)
At around 4:30 a.m. Tuesday, Russell Corporon’s wife nudged him and said she could hear feral hogs moving their landscaping stones in their yard. It’s not the first time the Corporons have had an unwelcome visit from the hogs. With cellphone in hand, Corporon began to silently walk outside to capture the pesky pigs […]
Northwest-side neighborhood battling feral hog problem (TX)
After KENS 5 aired a story about a northwest-side neighborhood’s feral hog problem, the homeowners’ association is tackling the problem. Read the article………………
Gregg County subdivision loses civil suit for road repairs (TX)
A Gregg County jury sided with the defendants Thursday in a 2015 civil lawsuit brought by residents of a subdivision south of Longview. A homeowners’ association for Robbins Ranch Subdivision — located along Pleas Cocke Road near the East Texas Regional Airport — had sued Benchmark Properties LP and Chinn Exploration for damages to subdivision […]
How a stalemate in Garland’s first upscale subdivision was broken by a Plano nonprofit’s unique plan (TX)
After nearly five years of rancorous debate among residents, the City Council late Tuesday unanimously approved a concept plan for Eastern Hills Country Club. Plano-based nonprofit My Possibilities is taking over the land, which was the centerpiece of Club Hill, the city’s first affluent subdivision. The group’s plan is to fully convert the former country […]
Condo owner alleges Westchase Condominium Association failed to warn of bolts in parking lot that caused fall (TX)
A condo owner in a Houston condominium property is seeking a minimum of $200,000 in damages after falling in the parking lot. Elida Herren filed a complaint on Aug. 29 in the Harris County District Court against Westchase Condominium Association and Creative Management Co. alleging negligence. Read the article………………
Sugar Land residents say they face feral hog danger (TX)
Frustration is mounting in the Riverstone community in Sugar Land, where residents are facing more than a feral hog nuisance. They are facing a burden and possibly a danger. On Monday morning, neighbors woke up to nearly a half dozen lawns torn up. They say they don’t feel like they are getting enough help from […]
Beaumont residents turn to social media after political sign controversy (TX)
As local and statewide races heat up political signs have popped up in yards all over Southeast Texas as many believe they have the right to show support for their favorite candidates. Read the article………………
Beaumont resident at odds with home owner’s association over political signs (TX)
As local and statewide races heat up political signs have popped up in yards all over Southeast Texas as many believe they have the right to show support for their favorite candidates. Read the article………………
HOA Allows Man to Sell Home After Intense Roof Dispute (TX)
For the last six months, a Fort Worth man has been in a heated battle with his HOA. He said the HOA had a problem with the color of the roof. NBC 5’s Samantha Chatman stepped in and had his back. Read the article………………
Twin Rivers residents hope to coax new owners for golf course (TX)
In a Monday meeting, an overflow gathering of the Twin Rivers Homeowners Association hatched out a tentative plan which they hope will attract a new owner and greatly enhance the condition of their golf course. It marked the organization’s first meeting since the Tribune-Herald’s Aug. 26 story on the state of Waco golf, which in […]
Ex-HOA president gets probation, fine after accusations of stealing money from association (TX)
The former president of the Cole’s Crossing Homeowner’s Association in Cypress was sentenced to probation Monday as part of a plea deal related to accusations that he stole money from the HOA. Court records showed Nathaniel Hurt pleaded guilty to theft greater than or equal to $750 but less than $2,500. In exchange, he was […]
Life after Harvey leaves Bear Creek Village residents with a difficult decision (TX)
In the west Harris County neighborhood, where some houses saw upwards of six feet of water, homeowners are left to decide whether to stay and rebuild or move and start new. Read the article………………
Property dispute has homeowners association on edge (TX)
A property dispute on the Northwest Side has a neighborhood association getting the city involved. But the city said there’s nothing they can do. The homeowners group in Colonies North said this building is in violation of a neighborhood restrictive covenant. While it looks like a building, it is a home. Neighbors said it’s an […]
Fake HOA letter starting conversation on neighborhood upkeep (TX)
A fake letter from a homeowner’s association in College Station is striking up a conversation on lawn care. A letter falsely signed by the Cat Hollow HOA was left at someone’s house in the neighborhood near Highway 6 and University Drive. Read the article………………
Homeowners (HOA) offer $1,000 reward for information in deaths of groups’ swans (TX)
A Borger homeowners association is offering a $1,000 reward for information on those involved in last week’s mutilation of two swans. The swans, owned by the group, were found early Wednesday, Aug. 15. Read the article………………
Ducks, geese waddle on dry ground after HOA pond springs leak (TX)
A homeowners association on the city’s North Side has been forced to drain a man-made pond, causing problems for ducks and geese that call the watering hole home. The Eden Homeowners Association would fill the pond with a water pump, only to see the water level dramatically fall from one day to the next. After […]
In Bear Creek Village, residents demanding action to prevent future flooding (TX)
The neighborhood, which sits nestled next to the Addicks Reservoir, was one of the hardest hit areas during Hurricane Harvey, with some homes seeing upwards of six feet of water. Read the article………………
Texas Supreme Court sides with short-term renters
The Texas Supreme Court has sided with short-term renters, delivering a win to Texas homeowners who hope to take advantage of websites like AirBnB and HomeAway, and likely bolstering a separate, ongoing case against the City of Austin’s short-term rental ordinance. Kenneth Tarr bought a home near San Antonio in 2012, but when his employer […]
KPRC report sheds light on Eco Waste and Recycling collection inconsistencies (TX)
Members of another homeowner’s association are coming forward, saying they want their money back after a trash provider stopped picking up the garbage. KPRC Channel 2 News received complaints from the Park Pointe HOA about Eco Waste and Recycling not returning phone calls or emails after service stopped abruptly. Read the article………………..
Guide to Understanding Satellite Dish Placement in Condos and HOAs
Satellite dishes used to be a major cause for contention – to the point where, in 1996, the FCC adopted the OTARD rule. This was amended to include rental property in 1999. The rule restricts what community associations can do regarding limiting satellite dishes and satellite dish placement. As long as the resident has an […]
Justice sought for elderly woman who nearly lost property due to late fees (TX)
Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid is seeking justice for an elderly woman who nearly lost her property because of late fees. KFOX14 first brought you the story last March. Maria Nuñez, 88, lives at the Casa Del Sol Condominiums on Lomaland Drive. One year ago, she thought she was about to end up living in […]
Briarwick Condominium Owners Association accused of negligence after fire on property (TX)
Parents and an estate administrator are suing condominium owners’ association and project manager, citing alleged gross negligence. Lizzi Cherian, Cherian M. Cherian and Susan Cherian Thomas, independent administrator of the estate of Shirley Sara Cherian, deceased filed a complaint June 2 in the Harris County District Court against Briarwick Condominium Owners Association Inc. and Simple […]
Undelivered mail frustrates SW Houston condo residents (TX)
Jerry Hobby is not a mail carrier. He lives at a southwest Houston condo, and on Tuesday he found an open mail box full of undelivered mail. “There’s all kinds of stuff in here and it’s been building up for months,” he said. “I noticed it was full of mail. There are hundreds of pieces […]