When HOA Meetings Go Wrong: Texas Law & Codes of Conduct | Ep. 90

What happens when a homeowner refuses to leave a board meeting? When a fellow board member is exposing the association to liability? When one resident sends 173 emails in four months and every single one is technically civil?In Episode 90 of The Uncommon Area, Matthew Holbrook is joined by Texas HOA and condominium attorney Teddy Holtz to explore one of the most pressing challenges in community association management: what to do when civility breaks down.From meeting notice requirements to codes of conduct, from disruptive homeowners to dysfunctional boards, this episode gives board members and property managers the legal tools they need to run better, more protected communities.Topics covered in this episode:Texas board meeting notice requirements for HOAs and condominium associationsWhen and how to run an executive session properlyWhether boards are legally required to allow homeowner participationHow to handle a disruptive homeowner, including removal, adjournment, and reconveningWhether a homeowner can legally be barred from a reconvened meeting in TexasRecording board meetings in Texas: what is allowed and what is notHomeowner codes of conduct: what to include and how enforceable they areBoard member codes of conduct: ethical standards, self-dealing, and speaking with a unified voiceWhether a board can vote to remove one of its own members under Texas lawWhy financial consequences may be the only thing that changes a bully’s behaviorThe growing impact of AI-generated responses in HOA disputesResources:Guest: Teddy Holtz, Texas HOA AttorneyHost: Matthew Holbrook, Action Property ManagementSubscribe to The Uncommon Area on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTubeFollow The Uncommon Area for expert-led discussions on HOA law, governance, and property management best practices. Rather watch the episode? Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Have a topic you’d like covered? Email us at [email protected] or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn.*Legal requirements vary by state. This episode uses Texas law as examples. Board members should consult local counsel for state-specific guidance.