09/02/2021
Regarding HOAs in Texas, starting Sept. 1st:
Fees are capped for subdivision information ($375), resale certificates ($75), and updated resale certificates ($75).
TREC will create a publicly accessible central database of Texas HOAs by December 1, 2021. HOAs that have filed management certificates in county records before December 1 are required to file with TREC by June 1, 2022.
HOAs that have at least 60 lots or a contract with a management company are required to maintain websites with management certificates and meeting information and notifications.
HOAs are required to file dedicatory instruments with the county and provide certain contact information on all dedicatory instruments and management certificates.
Property owners have new protections from negative credit reporting when a fine or fee is in dispute, and HOAs are required to give a detailed report of charges and offer a payment plan before reporting delinquencies.
The legislation prevents some conflicts of interest within HOA architectural review boards.
HOAs are barred from requiring access to lease agreements and are only allowed to request tenant’s contact info and lease beginning and end dates.
HOAs are required to solicit bids for contracts for services over $50,000.
HOAs are barred from prohibiting certain pool safety enclosures, the installation of certain security measures on an owner’s private property, or certain religious displays.
HOA boards are required to provide members with timely notice about meetings.
The legislation provides improved due process in dispute resolution and additional legal avenues when seeking resolution from a dispute with an HOA.