A New Era for Homeowners and Condominium Owners’ Associations The Texas Legislature’s recent session has ushered in pivotal changes for Homeowners’ Associations (HOAs) and Condominium Owners’ Associations (COAs) in Texas. Effective September 2023, these changes are set to redefine the landscape for property owners and tenants alike. As a law firm deeply vested in real […]
Month: November 2023
Obtaining a Deceased Family Member’s Bank Account Information in Texas
One of the challenges faced by those who have lost a loved one is determining the nature, location, and value of the deceased’s assets. Especially in cases of sudden or unexpected death, the deceased may not have had the foresight to name death beneficiaries for their bank accounts, retirement accounts, and the like, or to […]
Can HOA Dues and Fees Trigger Causes of Action Under the TDCA or the FDCPA in Texas?
Texas property owners who have been hounded by their Homeowners Association or its lawyers for unpaid dues, assessments, and fines may wonder whether any consumer protection laws exist to give them legal relief against abusive or harassing HOA debt collection practices. The answer is “yes,” but not all such laws are created equal. The Texas […]