Legal Question in Business Law in Texas

Homowners Rights

A homeowners' association publishes the names of memebers who are behind in their dues in the local newsletter. Assuming the information is accurate, on what grounds can the deliquent members sue the association? What are their chances of success in a tort action?


Asked on 1/22/06, 10:21 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Peter Bradie Bradie, Bradie & Bradie

Re: Homowners Rights

One of the named delinquent parties could arguably sue for invasion of privacy. The odds of winning are slim to none.

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Answered on 1/22/06, 1:06 pm
Charles White Charles G. White

Re: Homowners Rights

PRIOR ANSWER: One of the named delinquent parties could arguably sue for invasion of privacy. The odds of winning are slim to none.

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Peter Bradie

I agree with Mr. Brady. I would emphasize that communicating to the members information about names of the deliquent members is not actionable. Therefore, I would say the chances are closer to - 0 -. If the person posing this question has doubts about the answer, he can always find a lawyer willing to take his money and give the question a hard-fought run for the money.

Charles G. White

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Answered on 1/22/06, 1:17 pm
Joe Naylor

Re: Homowners Rights

As long as what is published is entirely accurate, you don't have a case. Truth is an absolute defense to a defamation action.

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Answered on 1/22/06, 6:37 pm


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