Politics
Texas landlords will have to disclose flood risk to renters. That’s one of 23 new laws going into effect Jan. 1
Posted on · Other new laws include transparency for long-term care facilities and trademark protections for restaurants.
Tag: homeowners
Politics
GOP Bill Would Limit A Texas Homeowner’s Ability To Sue Over Construction Defects
Posted on · The measure would slash the statute of repose to five years, although defects often take more than five years to manifest.
Hurricane Harvey
Drainage Improvements Among Houstonian’s Priorities For Recovery Funding
Posted on · Houston's housing department expects to finalize an agreement with state and federal officials within the next few weeks.
News
House Passes Bill To Renew Flood Insurance Program
Posted on · Just last month, the insurance program needed a $16 billion bailout to continue paying claims from people hard hit by Hurricane Harvey
Hurricane Harvey
Texas Congressman To Flood Victims: ‘God Is Telling You To Move’
Posted on · The Dallas congressman says he'd like to see homeowners strengthen their property against repeated flooding or move out of the flood zone altogether.
News
Homeowners May Lose Potential Federal Grant Aid After Applying For Disaster Loans
Posted on · Homeowners may be faced with a "duplication of benefits" penalties after applying for loans. U.S. Rep. John Culberson's office says he is "exploring legislative solutions so that Houstonians do not experience this issue."
Houston Matters
Court Overturns Damages Ruling in Ashby High-Rise Case: What It Means for Homeowners and Developers
Posted on · Last week (June 30, 2016), a state appeals court overturned a ruling pertaining to the fight over the so-called Ashby high-rise, a proposed residential tower near Rice University that's been at the center of a conflict for several years. In 2013, a jury ruled that if the project were built, the developer — Buckhead Development […]
Public Insight Network
Are You Looking For A House In The Greater Houston Area?
Posted on · Are you in the process of hunting for your next home in the Greater Houston area?
Houston Matters
Do You Love or Hate Your Homeowners Association?
Posted on · We explore the role homeowners associations play in Houston communities. Some see HOA’s as a blessing; others view them as nosy micro-managers. There are dozens of deed-restricted communities in Houston, which rely on homeowners associations to serve the best interests of the community at large.