HOAs

Title Tip: Homeowner’s Associations — They’ve Got The Power! 

By Robert Frye / October 4, 2022 /

Homeowner’s Associations are a divisive subject. Some people cannot imagine living in a neighborhood that does not have the benefits that they create. On the other hand, many prefer to avoid mandatory dues and do not want an additional governing body telling them how to handle their property.  From the perspective of a title company,…

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Title Tip: Does Your HOA Have a Right of First Refusal Clause?

By Lydia Blair / February 22, 2021 /

How would you like to be first in line to purchase a property that someone else has negotiated to buy? What if you could review any offers on the property and decide if you want to buy it at the same price? If you’re a Homeowners Association with a Right of First Refusal, you can…

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HOAs Cannot Prevent Political Signs, But They Can Regulate Them

By Brandi Addison / February 20, 2020 /

During any election, it isn’t abnormal to see residential neighborhoods lined with signs of each resident’s preferred candidate or ballot measure — some houses with dozens in their front yard.

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Artificial Turf War: Harold Leider Lists Reasons Why More People Should Go Green

By Joanna England / March 27, 2019 /

We’re big fans of artificial turf here at CandysDirt.com, as it’s a water-wise way to have a lawn without all of the seasonal maintenance of turfgrass. However, some homeowners associations have outlawed artificial turf despite its many benefits. One reader writes: I am an interior designer who worked on a residential project for about three…

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Signs of the Times: Can HOAs Deny Your First Amendment Rights of Political Expression?

By Candy Evans / October 23, 2018 /

There is an interesting sign war going on in at least one East Dallas neighborhood, Enclave at Grove Hill. This sign, posted by one of the residents, is being met with resistance and called “offensive” by some in the neighborhood. It is in front of the home of sometimes political activist and candidate Adam Bazaldua,…

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