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HB 2828

Relating to partial payment by an owner of an amount owed to a property owners' association.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Dennis Paul

HB 2828 regulates property owners' associations' handling of partial payment arrangements for homeowner dues and assessments in Texas residential communities.

Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development
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Bill Summary · HB 2828

Legislative bill overview

HB 2828 addresses how property owners' associations (POAs) must handle partial payments from owners who owe dues or assessments. The bill appears to establish rules governing when and how POAs can accept partial payments on delinquent accounts, potentially preventing POAs from rejecting or penalizing owners for making installment payments rather than lump-sum payments.

Why is this important

Property owners' associations manage common areas and services in residential communities, collecting mandatory fees from homeowners. Disputes over payment terms can escalate quickly, potentially affecting homeowners' ability to remain in their properties or affecting POA operations. Clear rules on partial payments balance protections for individual homeowners against POAs' need for reliable revenue collection.

Potential points of contention

  • POA cash flow concerns: Requiring acceptance of partial payments could strain associations' ability to fund immediate maintenance, insurance, or emergency repairs if owners spread payments over extended periods
  • Definition ambiguity: The bill's specific requirements remain unclear from the title alone—whether it mandates acceptance of any partial payment, sets timelines for full payment, or limits fees/penalties on installment arrangements
  • Enforcement mechanisms: Unclear how violations would be penalized or enforced, and whether homeowners could challenge POA payment policies through this bill

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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