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HOA Embezzlement — What to Do When an Officer Steals From the Association

Texas Courts · Texas Penal Code

Situation — How This Comes Up

We have discovered that our HOA’s former treasurer embezzled hundreds of thousands of dollars over several years.

What You Need to Know First

HOA embezzlement is both a civil claim and a criminal offense. Acting quickly to preserve evidence, notify insurers, and pursue both civil recovery and criminal referral maximizes the likelihood of recovering the stolen funds.

Full Analysis

HOA embezzlement cases require immediate action on multiple tracks: preserving financial records, filing a fidelity bond claim, initiating a civil lawsuit, and making a criminal referral. The board members who failed to provide adequate oversight may also face personal liability claims.

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