Barbara J. Hogan, a long-time advocate of HOA reform and crusader against its abuses published a fine paper entitied "A Handbook For Texas Legislators Relating to Homeowners Association Issues." According to her introduction, Ms. Hogan wrote the Handbook over the course of 2 years, and intends for it to be a resource for legislators when considering HOA-related bills.
I have read the Handbook, and find it to be well-researched and very informative. A copy of it is available in format at Ms. Hogan's website (www.texashoaissues.com), or view the .pdf version by clicking HERE. Congratulations to Ms. Hogan.
In his poem "Mending Wall," Robert Frost says that "Good fences make good neighbors." Frost's narrator displays contempt for walls erected between people, but sadly accepts the expression's truth. As a San Antonio lawyer who handles lawsuits involving homeowners associations (HOA) and disputes among neighbors, Trey Wilson has also found unfortunate wisdom in the maxim. This blog is a chronicle of one Texas attorney's observations about HOAs.
Representing Texas Homeowners Associations & those aggrieved by them
Attorney Trey Wilson handles lawsuits and pre-litigation disputes involving enforcement of restrictive covenants/deed restrictions, Homeowner Association member voting/ballot/proxy issues, HOA Board elections, collection of assessments/dues, placement and removal of liens, CCR/Declaration disputes, developer HOA control/turnover, ACC approval, HOA Board governance, Abuses by Homeowners Associations and drafting/amendment of HOA documents including By-laws.