Practice Area

Slip and Fall on HOA Common Area — Who Is Liable?

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Situation — How This Comes Up

I was injured on HOA common property that was not properly maintained.

What You Need to Know First

An HOA that controls common areas owes a duty to maintain them in a reasonably safe condition. Failure to repair known hazards — potholes, broken sidewalks, inadequate lighting — can support premises liability claims against the association.

Full Analysis

Texas premises liability claims against HOAs require proving the association knew or should have known about the dangerous condition and failed to take reasonable steps to remedy it. HOA general liability insurance and D&O coverage both become relevant.

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