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Community Association Practice

We can quickly and efficiently help your Association with the following:

bulletEnforcing Deed or Use Restrictions - Demand Letters, Lawsuits, Injunctions, Court Orders enforcing deed restrictions and land use controls in every type of neighborhood and against every kind of violation. Representing homeowners associations before every district court in Harris and Fort Bend Counties, the Texas Courts of Appeals and the Texas Supreme Court.  Obtaining and enforcing court orders forcing unwilling homeowners to follow the deed restrictions.  Collecting on the attorney’s fees incurred in enforcing the deed restrictions. Dealing with every type of enforcement problem from exotic animals to tractor trailer trucks. Working with the architectural control committee or the board to control construction and maintain an architecturally consistent neighborhood.  You need an experienced Homeowner Association Attorney to protect your Association and enforce its restrictions.
bulletCollecting Maintenance Assessments - Demand Letters, Liens, Lawsuits, Foreclosures, Evictions  Handling foreclosures and collection lawsuits. Supervising evictions and reinstatements.  Protecting the Homeowners Association’s position in bankruptcy. Taking all legal steps necessary to quickly and economically collect the fees needed to finance Association operations.  You need an experienced Homeowner Association Attorney to collect your assessments and avoid legal pitfalls in the collection process.
bulletCreating, Reviewing and Revising Corporate Documents - New Deed Restrictions or Condominium Bylaws, Deed Restriction Amendments, Annexation Agreements, Create and Amend Articles of Incorporation, Create and Amend By-Laws  Advising the board on possible deed restriction amendments to improve the operations of the Homeowners Association or Condominium Association. Drafting effective amendments and assisting in the signature process. Working on approvals with FHA/VA, Army Corp of Engineers, city planning commissions and city attorneys.  You need an experienced Homeowner Association Attorney who can incorporate years of experience into workable Association documents.
bulletAdvising on Corporate Matters. Creating new homeowners associations and condominium associations. Drafting and amending articles of incorporation and by-laws. Advising boards of directors on all aspects of Texas law. Presiding over annual meetings. Dealing with the rights and duties of the directors. Dealing with unhappy or uncooperative homeowners. Preparing written legal opinions on a wide variety of matters of concern to the board.  You need an experienced Homeowner Association Attorney who is aware of both the "book law" and what happens at the courthouse.
bulletDefending Liability Claims. Representing property owners associations, homeowners associations, condominium associations, board members and management companies, defending liability and personal injury claims, including assault, rape, negligent accident claims and allegations of breach of fiduciary duties.  You need an experienced Homeowner Association Attorney who help you avoid lawsuits and can lead you through the litigation process, if necessary.

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Barsalou & Sebesta, P.C. Attorneys at Law

1001 Fannin, Suite 270Houston, TX 77002713-652-5044

 

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