HOA Records Request — How to Get the Documents You Are Entitled To
Section 209.005 of the Texas Property Code requires HOAs to make their books and records available for inspection. The right covers financial records, meeting minutes, contracts, and governing documents. Refusal to comply can be enforced through a writ of mandamus or declaratory judgment.
HOA Reserve Fund — What Homeowners Have the Right to Know
Texas law requires HOAs to disclose reserve fund information to homeowners. An underfunded reserve is a warning sign of future special assessments and potential financial distress. Homeowners can demand financial records and challenge the board’s reserve fund management.