Workers’ Comp

Does Your HOA need Workers’ Comp Insurance? Workers’ compensation is a common form of insurance that many businesses employ to protect their leadership and reputation. Although workers’ compensation is required in many states across the nation, Texas allows its business owners the choice to enact this type of insurance. Associations are part of an industry […]

Common HOA Dog Ownership Rules to Keep in Mind

HOA Dog Rules One of the most popular gifts given during the holiday season is the gift of “man’s best friend.” While we all love our furry family members, it’s important to remember that all associations have established rules in place regarding dog ownership. Before you purchase a pooch this holiday season, make sure you […]

HOA Harassment

HOA Harassment: When Homeowners Behave Badly Sometimes the HOA doesn’t come to a decision that pleases the homeowners in a community. Usually, the outcome is disappointing, yet civil; but there is always a slim chance that a homeowner can act out of hand. If your association has made some decisions that turned some homeowners’ heads, […]

The DL on HOA’s

Benefits of Living in HMO Communities What are the best reasons to live in an HMO community? We asked our Chaparral community managers to highlight the most popular benefits of living in a HOA community and here is what we heard. Community and belonging There is a real sense of togetherness in a well-managed community. […]

The Secret Sauce

The most-wanted qualities of a Community Manager Believe it or not, Chaparral still manages their very first community since 1973. The most important ingredient in keeping our community partners happy? It’s all about the community managers, who are here to guide, consult and execute for the HOA board. Qualities of a great community manager? Each […]

Rock and Roll on

Chaparral since 1978. The year was 1978 and Chaparral Community Management of Houston partnered with the first partner-community of many to come. That was over 40 years ago and although the world has changed A LOT, the Chaparral way of doing business has always stayed the same. Since day one, Chaparral has always believed in […]

Smart & Smarter

Continued Community Management Education Someone famous once said “when you stop learning – you stop growing.” In the field of Community Management nothing could be more insightful. Laws can change, regulations can be rewritten and new technology can and will change the way Community Managers do their daily jobs. One of the most valuable tools […]

Speak Up 2022

HOA Politics and Policy Supporters of the CAI Texas Chapters and Texas Community Association Advocates (TCAA) are united by a common mission: to ensure that Texas community associations function properly for the benefit of all residents, that property values are protected, and that community associations are well governed and properly managed to serve homeowners across […]