SWB Wins Insurance Coverage for Clients in Federal Court
Congratulations to our firm’s clients, Phil and Susan Swartztrauber, for winning a court order obtaining insurance coverage against Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America. The case was handled by Alex Beard. The Swartztraubers were board members of their Home Owners Association (HOA), and were sued for alleged defamation in…
Texans “Slap” Back
Freedom of Speech is Alive and Well in Texas. The Texas Citizens Participation Act Strikes Again: This time in an HOA dispute. If you run for office these days, you probably need to have pretty thick skin. People have always “talked about” leaders, but now with the advent of community websites,…
AMENDMENTS TO TEXAS HOA LAW FINALLY GIVE HOMEOWNERS A STICK TO FIGHT BACK WITH
Recent changes in the law finally give Texas homeowners a stick to fight back against abusive practices by Texas homeowners associations. If you are reading this, you’ve no doubt heard of HOA horror stories. Perhaps you’ve been a victim of HOA harassment or bullying. HOAs are not regulated by the…
HOA Horror Stories
Ahh, HOA’s. You either love ‘em or you hate ‘em. And those who hate ‘em usually have a good reason. Maybe the HOA is on their case about a fence needing repair. Maybe it’s that dues haven’t been paid on time and the HOA is threatening foreclosure (yes, strange as…
Open Board Meetings Under the Texas HOA Laws: Just How “Open” Are They?
Under the Texas homeowners association laws passed several years ago, HOAs are required to make the meetings of their respective boards “open.” But open to who? The public? Can just anyone attend? Can I bring a lawyer? A local news crew?
Recoverability of Attorney’s Fees in Homeowner Association Disputes
A man walked into a lawyer’s office and inquired about the lawyer’s rates. “$50 for 3 questions,” replied the lawyer. “Isn’t that awfully steep?” asked the man. “Yes,” the lawyer replied. “And what was your third question?”
Attention all Homeowners Associations: Are You Compliant?
“HOA’s need to be aware of these new laws, however, because a failure to follow them can prevent the HOA from exercising its rights….”