Houston is an unusual city for many reasons, but one of the most visibly apparent reasons is that there are no zoning requirements. This means that grocery stores can go up next to houses, but it also places a higher burden on homeowners and condo owners associations. Because there are no zoning requirements, these organizations are often the only thing standing in between a new development and residents. This is the case for the condominium owners association at the Cosmopolitan apartment complex, which is fighting the development of a 39-story building.
The Dinerstein Cos. is a development company in the process of building a 39-story luxury apartment building. The project, called Arise Post Oak, has been embroiled in litigation since its inception. When the project was first proposed, residents next door at the Cosmopolitan apartments objected to the building. Residents claimed the new building would be too high and wanted the building’s size to be cut in half.
The dispute between the condo association at the Cosmopolitan and Dinerstein reached a fever pitch in 2016 when Dinerstein asked a judge to declare its rights to develop the land. The condo association was claiming the building would be a nuisance. Under Texas law, both public and private entities can file a nuisance lawsuit if another building, company, or individual is interfering with their right to the use of and enjoyment of their property. The lawsuit has gone through a number of appeals and remains pending.
Business and condo owners associations can learn from the lawsuit that this type of litigation is not only extremely common in Houston, but is also incredibly complex. These legal battles can draw out for years and end up being extremely costly for both sides. Whenever these types of disputes arise, only experienced legal representation can help resolve matters quickly and efficiently.
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