Asphalt shingle, metal, tile, or flat membrane roofs. Siding (wood, fiber cement, stucco, vinyl). Exterior paint. Soffits and fascia. Gutters and downspouts. Decks and balconies. Railings. Window and door frames in common areas.
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Texas vs. Washington · 13 requirements tracked
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| Requirement | TX | WA |
|---|---|---|
| RC delivery deadline | 10 days | 10 days |
| RC fee cap | $375 | $275 |
| RC update fee cap | $75 | $100 |
Resale Certificate Compliance
10 disclosures required
TX
- Restrictions on transfer of ownership §207.003(b)(1)
- Frequency and amount of regular assessments §207.003(b)(2)
- Approved special assessments not yet due §207.003(b)(3)
- Total of all amounts due and unpaid attributable to the property §207.003(b)(4)
- Capital expenditures approved by the association for the current fiscal year §207.003(b)(5)
- Amount of reserves for capital expenditures §207.003(b)(6)
- Current operating budget and balance sheet §207.003(b)(7)
- Total of unsatisfied judgments against the association §207.003(b)(8)
- Style and cause number of any pending lawsuit §207.003(b)(9)
- Certificate of insurance for common areas and facilities §207.003(b)(10)
Reserve study standards in Texas
Statutory requirements, board preparation checklist, the components a professional study covers, and the useful-life ranges that drive thirty-year funding plans. Generic reference. Not a substitute for a study calibrated to a specific association.
Texas does not currently encode a fixed reserve-study cadence in statute. The discipline still applies. Industry standard across the United States is below.
- Update the component register annually as assets are added, replaced, or retired.
- Commission a professional reserve study every three to five years. Update it when the component register changes materially.
- Maintain a thirty-year capital plan with explicit annual funding contributions tied to the study.
- Keep reserve funds segregated from operating cash. Disclose funding status in the annual budget.
- Document the board-approved funding policy — percent-funded, threshold, or baseline — in board minutes.
CommunityPay maintains a Reserve Funding Status Report (RSR) generator tied to the live ledger. It is a status report, not a substitute for a professional study with on-site inspection.
What a board should have organized before commissioning a reserve study, and what a study delivers back. Use this list to evaluate whether the association is ready, regardless of state.
- Component register Every asset the association is responsible for maintaining — roofs, asphalt, mechanical systems, plumbing risers, elevators, amenities. Freeze a current version before the study.
- Condition assessments Last inspection reports, photographs, observed wear, recent repairs. The analyst calibrates useful-life estimates against this evidence.
- Useful-life and replacement-cost estimates Per component, calibrated to local climate, construction, and use intensity. A study produces these; the board verifies them.
- Thirty-year capital plan When each component reaches end-of-life and what replacement will cost in nominal dollars at that year.
- Funding plan Percent-funded, threshold, or baseline approach with an explicit annual contribution. The board approves; the study models outcomes.
- Current reserve fund balance Separated from operating cash. Ideally in interest-bearing accounts with FDIC coverage on the full balance.
- Annual budget tied to the funding plan Reserve contribution as an explicit budget line, traceable to the study and the funding policy.
- Most recent reserve study Full study, update, or interim review. Author credentials and date of the most recent on-site inspection.
- Insurance schedule Replacement-cost coverage on insured components. Deductibles that may draw against reserves in a loss.
- Board minutes referencing reserve decisions Special assessments, deferred maintenance, funding-policy changes, scope deviations from the study.
Categories most reserve studies cover. The specific components depend on the association. High-rise condos track far more than single-family HOAs. Gated communities track infrastructure that condos never see.
HVAC chillers and cooling towers. Boilers and water heaters. Ventilation. Pumps. Fire suppression and sprinkler systems. Emergency generators. Elevators — cabs, controllers, jacks, and modernizations.
Parking lots: seal coat, overlay, full reconstruction. Concrete sidewalks and curbs. Site lighting. Storm drainage. Retaining walls. Fencing. Entry gates and signage.
Main water lines and risers. Sanitary and storm sewer lines. Backflow preventers. Common-area electrical panels and switchgear. Transformer pads. Distribution.
Pools, spas, and pool equipment. Clubhouse interiors. Fitness rooms. Playgrounds. Tennis and pickleball courts. Mailbox kiosks. Trash enclosures and dumpster pads.
Fire alarm panels. Emergency lighting. Smoke detectors in common areas. Fire-rated doors. Structural fireproofing. Sprinkler heads and inspection-required components.
A mid-size HOA typically tracks thirty to eighty components. A high-rise condo tracks two hundred or more. The categories above are illustrative. A professional reserve study identifies the components a specific association is responsible for.
Typical useful-life ranges for components common in reserve studies. Industry averages, not specific to any state, climate, or association. A professional study calibrates these to local conditions, construction quality, maintenance practice, and use intensity.
| Component | Typical useful life |
|---|---|
| Asphalt shingle roof | 20–25 years |
| Metal roof | 40–50 years |
| Tile or slate roof | 50+ years |
| Flat membrane roof (TPO/EPDM) | 15–25 years |
| Wood siding | 20–30 years |
| Fiber cement siding | 30–50 years |
| Stucco | 50+ years |
| Exterior paint cycle | 7–10 years |
| Gutters and downspouts | 20–30 years |
| Wood deck, pressure-treated | 15–20 years |
| Composite deck | 25–30 years |
| Asphalt parking — seal coat | 3–5 years |
| Asphalt parking — overlay | 12–15 years |
| Asphalt parking — reconstruction | 25–30 years |
| Concrete sidewalks and curbs | 30–50 years |
| Site lighting (poles, fixtures) | 20–30 years |
| Wood fencing | 15–25 years |
| Pool plaster | 10–15 years |
| Pool pump and filter | 7–10 years |
| HVAC rooftop unit | 15–20 years |
| Boiler | 25–30 years |
| Commercial water heater | 10–15 years |
| Fire alarm panel | 20–25 years |
| Elevator cab finishes | 15–20 years |
| Elevator modernization | 25–30 years |
| Carpet, clubhouse | 7–10 years |
| Playground equipment | 10–15 years |
Ranges synthesized from common professional reserve-study references and U.S. building-component literature. Verify against a study performed by a credentialed reserve specialist (RS, PRA, or equivalent) before relying on any figure for funding decisions.
- Reserve Health Check → Free. Inputs reserve balance, annual contribution, building age, and components; returns a grade with the math shown. No signup required to view results.
Meeting requirements in Texas
Statutory floors for owner and board meetings — notice periods, delivery rules, quorum, voting, written consent, and record retention. Generic reference. Specific bylaws or declarations may impose tighter requirements; statutes set the minimum.
- Annual / owner meeting
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10
days advance notice
Tex. Prop. Code §209.0056(a) - Board meeting
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72
hours advance notice
Tex. Prop. Code §209.0051(e)
Most state regimes also require:
- Open meetings — board meetings open to all members in good standing; closed executive sessions only for narrow purposes (litigation, personnel, contracts).
- Agenda discipline — the board cannot vote on substantive matters not included in the noticed agenda except in narrow emergency circumstances.
- Annual meeting — at least one owner meeting per year, with notice mailed to the address on record for each owner.
- Quorum thresholds — defined in the declaration or bylaws; statutory default applies when governing documents are silent.
CommunityPay maintains a Board Meeting Packet generator that produces a state-aware agenda, draft minutes template, and compliance checklist for the board pack.
How meeting notice must be delivered, what it must contain, and what defects invalidate the notice. Statutes vary in mechanics; the principles are consistent.
- Delivery method First-class mail or hand-delivery to the address on file with the association is the universal default. Most states permit electronic delivery only with the owner's written consent. A posted notice on a community bulletin board is not, by itself, sufficient.
- Address on file The association is entitled to rely on the address each owner has provided. The owner bears the burden of keeping it current. The board must maintain a registered address list.
- Required content Date, time, location (or remote-access link), and an agenda. Material to be voted on — budget, special assessments, rule changes — must be identified specifically. "Other business" is not a substitute for an item.
- Notice period start The notice period typically runs from the date of mailing or hand-delivery, not the date of receipt. Some states count both the notice date and the meeting date; others exclude one or both. Confirm the rule.
- Remote participation When the association offers remote attendance, the notice must include the access information and any limitations (e.g., audio-only, no chat). Recording rules vary by state.
- Defective notice consequences Material defects invalidate actions taken at the meeting. Minor defects (typo in location, slightly late mailing) may be cured by attendance and waiver. Document the cure in the minutes.
- Emergency notice Statutes typically permit shortened notice for genuine emergencies (imminent physical harm, immediate financial loss). The board must document the emergency basis in the minutes.
Full notice requirements appear in Tex. Prop. Code §207 and the specific subsections cited in the Requirements tab.
Quorum sets the floor for a valid meeting. Voting mechanics — proxies, ballots, written consent — determine how votes are counted once the quorum is established.
Statute sets the default at 10% of allocated interests unless the governing documents specify a different threshold.
Most states permit proxies for owner meetings. The proxy must be written, dated, and signed; many states require revocation rights and an explicit scope (general or limited). Proxies do not extend to board meetings — directors must vote in person or by permitted remote means.
Action without a meeting requires unanimous written consent in most jurisdictions, though some states permit a lower threshold for narrow categories (uncontested matters, ratification). Document the consent in the corporate records, indexed to the action taken.
Secret-ballot procedures, double-envelope requirements, and inspector-of-elections rules apply in states with comprehensive election statutes. Director elections, recall votes, and assessment increases above a statutory threshold typically require secret-ballot procedure.
Available only when explicitly authorized by the declaration or bylaws. Otherwise straight voting applies — each membership casts one vote per open seat per candidate, with no concentration permitted.
Voting rights may be suspended for delinquent accounts in some jurisdictions. Suspension typically requires due-process notice and an opportunity to cure. Statutes vary; the bylaws must align.
Voting and quorum procedures are codified in Tex. Prop. Code §207 and applicable subsections. Specific procedures may be modified in the declaration and bylaws within statutory limits.
Minutes are the corporate record of the meeting. Statutes in every state require associations to maintain meeting minutes and make them available to owners on request. Retention periods and access rules vary.
- What minutes must contain Date, time, location. Directors and officers present. Quorum determination. Motions made, seconded, and the vote count. Substantive board actions and adopted resolutions. Executive-session minutes kept separately; the open-session minutes record only that a closed session occurred.
- Retention period Texas requires retention for at least 7 years. Reserve studies, declarations, amendments, and assessments — permanent.
- Owner inspection rights Texas requires the association to respond within 10 business days of a written request.
- Approval process Draft minutes are circulated to the board, corrected, and approved at the next regular meeting. Approved minutes become the official record. Corrections after approval require a noted amendment, not silent edits.
- Permanent records Declaration, bylaws, articles of incorporation, rule books, amendments, and the minute book are permanent records. The association cannot dispose of them on any retention schedule.
- Resale disclosure Recent board and owner meeting minutes are typically required attachments to a resale certificate. The standard window is the last 12 months; some statutes extend to 24 months for amendments.
- Executive session Closed-session minutes record matters discussed but typically remain confidential from the general membership. Specific votes taken in closed session may need to be reported in the open-session minutes.
Records retention and inspection rights are codified in Tex. Prop. Code §207 and related subsections. A records-request response that misses the statutory deadline may expose the association to a per-day penalty.
- Board Meeting Packet Generator → Free. State-aware agenda, minutes template, and compliance checklist exported to a PDF for the board pack. No signup required.
Insurance & risk requirements in Texas
Statutory floors plus the Fannie Mae 1076 and Freddie Mac 1077 condo questionnaire fields lenders verify before closing. Generic reference. Specific declarations or bylaws may impose tighter requirements; statutes set the minimum.
- Hazard / property coverage
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100%
of replacement cost value, project improvements + common elements + residential structures
Fannie Mae B7-3-03 - Comprehensive general liability
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$1000000
minimum per single occurrence, bodily injury and property damage on common elements
Fannie Mae B7-4-01
- Replacement cost basis — policy must pay to rebuild without depreciation deduction.
- Agreed-amount endorsement — waives the coinsurance penalty when coverage is set to a stated replacement cost.
- Inflation guard endorsement — annual escalation to keep coverage at current rebuild cost.
- Building ordinance or law endorsement — covers the cost gap when current building codes require upgrades during a rebuild.
Statutory citation: Tex. Prop. Code §207.
- Fidelity / crime bond minimum
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3
months of aggregate assessments on all units
Fannie Mae B7-4-02
The fidelity / crime policy protects association funds from dishonest or fraudulent acts by anyone handling or responsible for those funds — directors, officers, employees, and the management agent. The HOA or co-op corporation must be the named insured, with premiums paid as a common expense.
- Named covered parties — board, officers, employees, and the management company (when one is engaged).
- Computation basis — months of assessments plus reserve balance, or a percentage of the operating budget, depending on the governing statute.
- Annual renewal — coverage lapses are a common audit finding and trigger lender disqualification.
Statutory citation: Tex. Prop. Code §207.
- Deductible cap
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5%
maximum of master policy coverage amount, aggregated across per-peril deductibles
Fannie Mae B7-3-03
Higher deductibles disqualify the project from conforming mortgage originations on every unit. State statutes sometimes codify a tighter cap or require board approval before deductible changes.
Flood insurance is required when any portion of the project sits inside a FEMA-designated Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA). Coverage must equal the lesser of the building replacement cost or the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) maximum, with the balance covered by an excess flood policy.
Statutory citation: Tex. Prop. Code §207.
Beyond the master property policy, lenders require several distinct coverages and endorsements. Each addresses a specific risk category the master policy alone does not handle.
- Directors & officers (D&O) liability — defends board members against claims arising from governance decisions. Often required by lenders even when not codified by statute.
- Umbrella / excess liability — extends primary liability limits, typically by $1M to $5M, to cover catastrophic claims.
- Workers’ compensation — required when the association directly employs maintenance or management staff.
- Earthquake / windstorm — peril-specific policies in seismic and coastal zones. Lender requirement depends on territory.
- Environmental / pollution — applies when the association operates pools, fuel storage, or other regulated facilities.
Specific statutory provisions seeded for Texas:
- Certificate of insurance for common areas and facilities — Tex. Prop. Code §207.003 (b)(10)
- Insurance coverage provided for the benefit of unit owners — Tex. Prop. Code §82.157 (a)(8)
Statutory citation: Tex. Prop. Code §207.
Statutory Obligations — Texas
25 obligations across 9 categories
TX
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Right of first refusal or other restraint on transfer
The resale certificate must disclose any right of first refusal or other restraint on the owner's right to transfer the property.Tex. Prop. Code §207.003(b)(1)
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Right of first refusal or other restraint on transfer
The certificate must disclose any right of first refusal or other restraint on the right to transfer the unit.Tex. Prop. Code §82.157(a)(1)
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Capital expenditures approved for the current fiscal year
The certificate must disclose any capital expenditures the HOA has approved for the current fiscal year.Tex. Prop. Code §207.003(b)(5)
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Current operating budget and balance sheet
The certificate must attach the HOA's current operating budget and balance sheet.Tex. Prop. Code §207.003(b)(7)
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Association's current operating budget and balance sheet
The certificate must attach the association's current operating budget and balance sheet.Tex. Prop. Code §82.157(a)(13)
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Capital expenditures approved for the next 12 months
The certificate must disclose any capital expenditures the association has approved for the next 12 months.Tex. Prop. Code §82.157(a)(4)
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Frequency and amount of regular assessments
The certificate must state how often regular assessments are charged and the amount.Tex. Prop. Code §207.003(b)(2)
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Approved special assessments not yet due
The certificate must disclose any special assessments that have been approved but are not yet due as of the date of delivery.Tex. Prop. Code §207.003(b)(3)
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Total of all amounts due and unpaid attributable to the property
The certificate must show the total amount the owner currently owes the association.Tex. Prop. Code §207.003(b)(4)
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Periodic common expense assessment and unpaid common expenses
The certificate must state the periodic common expense assessment and any unpaid common expenses or special assessments currently owed by the seller.Tex. Prop. Code §82.157(a)(2)
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Other unpaid fees or amounts payable by the selling unit owner
The certificate must disclose any other unpaid fees or amounts the seller owes the association.Tex. Prop. Code §82.157(a)(3)
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Amount of reserves for capital expenditures
The certificate must state the amount of capital expenditure reserves held by the HOA.Tex. Prop. Code §207.003(b)(6)
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Amount of reserves for capital expenditures
The certificate must state the amount of reserves for capital expenditures, including any portion designated for a specific project.Tex. Prop. Code §82.157(a)(5)
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Certificate of insurance for common areas and facilities
The certificate must attach a certificate of insurance showing the HOA's property and liability coverage on common areas.Tex. Prop. Code §207.003(b)(10)
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Insurance coverage provided for the benefit of unit owners
The certificate must describe the insurance coverage the association provides for unit owners' benefit.Tex. Prop. Code §82.157(a)(8)
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Texas Condo: 5-day purchaser cancellation period under §82.156
A Texas condo purchaser has five days to cancel after receiving the resale certificate or required documents — statute says cancellation must occur 'before the sixth day after the date the purchaser receives' the materials, which subsection (c) explicitly names 'the five-day cancellation period.'Tex. Prop. Code §82.156(a)
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Texas Condo: cancellation method and effect under §82.156(c)
The purchaser must cancel by hand delivery or certified mail within the five-day window. Cancellation is without penalty and the purchaser is entitled to a full refund of payments made before cancellation.Tex. Prop. Code §82.156(c)
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Owners may inspect and copy association books and records
Homeowners can request to inspect and copy the HOA's books and records, including financial records — either directly or through a designated agent, attorney, or CPA.Tex. Prop. Code §209.005(c)
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Association must produce records within 10 business days
The HOA has 10 business days to provide requested records after receiving a written request.Tex. Prop. Code §209.005(e)(2)
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Financial records, minutes, tax returns retained for seven years
Texas POAs (over 14 lots) must keep financial books, meeting minutes, and tax returns for at least seven years.Tex. Prop. Code §209.005(m)
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Default member-meeting quorum is 10 percent of votes
Under the Business Organizations Code, the baseline member-meeting quorum for a Texas HOA organized as a nonprofit corporation is one-tenth (10%) of voting power. Bylaws may set a different threshold.Tex. Bus. Org. Code §22.159(a)
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Total of unsatisfied judgments against the association
The certificate must disclose any unsatisfied judgments against the HOA.Tex. Prop. Code §207.003(b)(8)
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Style and cause number of any pending lawsuit
The certificate must list pending lawsuits involving the HOA — by case style and cause number — except suits about a single member's unpaid property taxes.Tex. Prop. Code §207.003(b)(9)
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Any unsatisfied judgments against the association
The certificate must disclose any unsatisfied judgments against the association.Tex. Prop. Code §82.157(a)(6)
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Nature of any pending suits against the association
The certificate must describe the nature of any pending suits against the association.Tex. Prop. Code §82.157(a)(7)
Risk Profile — CARI Score Preview
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Recent Law Changes — Last 24 Months
8 changes
· 4 directly affect this community
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Compliance Calendar — Next 12 Months
2 deadlines
Lien Priority — Texas
No HOA super-priority over first mortgage
Records This Community Should Have — Texas
9 record categories required by statute
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Governing documents — CC&Rs, Bylaws, Articles of Incorporation
The foundational documents that establish the association and its powers. Required as a permanent record.Retention: permanentTex. Prop. Code §209.005
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Governing documents — CC&Rs, Bylaws, Articles of Incorporation
The foundational documents that establish the association and its powers. Required as a permanent record.Retention: permanentTex. Prop. Code §82.114
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Meeting minutes — board and member meetings
Official record of board votes, decisions, and member actions.Retention: permanentTex. Prop. Code §209.005
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Meeting minutes — board and member meetings
Official record of board votes, decisions, and member actions.Retention: permanentTex. Prop. Code §82.114
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Owner roster
Current owners and notice addresses.Retention: currentTex. Prop. Code §209.005
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Annual financial statements
Income statement, balance sheet, statement of cash flows for each fiscal year.Retention: 4 yearsTex. Prop. Code §209.005
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Reserve study (condo)
For condominium associations under §82.114.Retention: most recent + historyTex. Prop. Code §82.114
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Tax returns
Federal and state association tax returns.Retention: 7 yearsIRC §6501 + state retention norms
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Tax returns
Federal association tax returns.Retention: 7 yearsIRC §6501
Registration Details
Unclassified Entity · Est. 2015 · Active
Area HOA Fees
Webb County median $158/mo
Natural Hazard Exposure
Webb County
Relatively Moderate
Applicable Laws
27 Texas statutes
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