NEWS BY STATE
Texas: Houston’s most ridiculous HOA rules
With home ownership comes neighbors, and it seems you can’t trust your neighbors not to turn the place into a junkyard or an overgrown suburban jungle. Luckily there are homeowners associations, to make sure Joe on the left doesn’t paint … Continue reading
TEXAS – Harvey victims say HOA rules are holding up recovery
KHOU11: Harvey victims say HOA rules are holding up recovery Author: Jason Miles February 16, 2018 It’s been nearly six months since Hurricane Harvey and much of the Houston area is still recovering. In some cases, homeowners say HOA rules … Continue reading
VIRGINIA – HOA’s lack of transparency raises red flags for home buyer
The Washington Post: HOA’s lack of transparency raises red flags for home buyer By Ilyce Glink and Samuel J. Tamkin September 11, 2017 My wife and I made an offer on a property in a self-managed Virginia community of single-family homes. … Continue reading
ARIZONA – Homeowner attorney raises concerns over increase in HOA foreclosures
azfamily.com: Homeowner attorney raises concerns over increase in HOA foreclosures By Jason Barry September 14, 2017 PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) – Dina Reimer is like a lot of Valley homeowners living in an HOA community. She knows she can be cited for … Continue reading
ARIZONA – HOAs foreclosing on hundreds of Phoenix-area homeowners for as little as $1,200
AZCENTRAL: HOAs foreclosing on hundreds of Phoenix-area homeowners for as little as $1,200 Jessica Boehm and Catherine Reagor, The Republic September 14, 2017 Homeowners associations, the enforcers of neighborhood paint colors, holiday decorations and trash bins, are leading the latest … Continue reading
KANSAS – Homeowners’ group embroiled in parking flap with family
THE DISPATCH: Homeowners’ group embroiled in parking flap with family Associated Press August 29, 2017 OLATHE, Kan. (AP) — A Kansas homeowners association has told a couple living with an ailing parent that they must stop parking a car in … Continue reading
TEXAS – Austin couple sues homeowners group over condo sale
Statesman.com: Austin couple sues homeowners group over condo sale By Shonda Novak August 16, 2017 A couple who owned four units in the Villas on Town Lake is suing over the recent sale of the 1980s condominium project, saying they … Continue reading
INDIANA – Homeowner, association spar over goldfish
Call 6 Investigators: Homeowner, association spar over goldfish By Kara Kenney August 15, 2017 JOHNSON COUNTY, Ind — A Johnson County homeowner is fighting to keep goldfish in her driveway despite requests from her homeowners association to move them.Carol Hanquier … Continue reading
FLORIDA – THE HOA ELECTION — WITH NO PROXIES COUNTED
CCFJ.NET: THE HOA ELECTION — WITH NO PROXIES COUNTED Article Courtesy of The Ashville ObserverGood Eye Publishing P.O. Box 1302—Monticello, FL 32345 theashvilleobserver@earthlink.net (850) 673-9456 Published July 22, 2017 2017 AAPOA REPORT EMERGENCY MESSAGE to Ashville Area Property Owners/Investors: … Continue reading
CALIFORNIA – Freedom of speech doesn’t end once you enter a homeowner association
Los Angeles Times Q&A: Freedom of speech doesn’t end once you enter a homeowner association By Donie Vanitzian July 22, 2017 Answer: This is a problem that many homeowners have complained about for a very long time. While federal and … Continue reading
ALABAMA – Homeowners complain about practices of Towne Lake HOA
WSFA.COM: Homeowners complain about practices of Towne Lake HOA By Morgan Young, Reporter July 18, 2017 MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA) – Louis “Lou” Balestrieri moved his family to Montgomery’s Towne Lake community from New York in October 2011, and he said … Continue reading
GEORGIA – Flag causes problems with man’s Home Owner’s Association
CBS46.com: Flag causes problems with man’s Home Owner’s Association By Tracye Hutchins July 11, 2017 ATLANTA (CBS46) – CBS46 is taking a closer look at a metro Atlanta man’s argument with his Home Owner’s Association.Something similar may have happened to … Continue reading
IS AN HOA RIGHT FOR YOU? — BUYER BEWARE
Texas: Houston’s most ridiculous HOA rules
With home ownership comes neighbors, and it seems you can’t trust your neighbors not to turn the place into a junkyard or an overgrown suburban jungle. Luckily there are homeowners associations, to make sure Joe on the left doesn’t paint … Continue reading
VIRGINIA – HOA’s lack of transparency raises red flags for home buyer
The Washington Post: HOA’s lack of transparency raises red flags for home buyer By Ilyce Glink and Samuel J. Tamkin September 11, 2017 My wife and I made an offer on a property in a self-managed Virginia community of single-family homes. … Continue reading
NEVADA- Homeowners Associations: The Robin Hood of Foreclosure
DSNEWS: Homeowners Associations: The Robin Hood of Foreclosure By Joey Pizzolato June 7, 2017 Nevada is just one of a number of states that is experiencing losses in property sale values as a result of homeowner association foreclosures, according to … Continue reading
OPINIONS
Ward Lucas: Have some guts and start investigating racketeering in HOAs all over the country!
Neighbors at War.com: Ward Lucas: I know there are some FBI people who read this blog. Have some guts and start investigating racketeering in HOAs all over the country! March 6, 2015 By Ward Lucas Guns? Organized crime? Fear of … Continue reading
The HOAX, a film by Rodney Gray
“The HOAX” is an independent examination of the abuse of power and lack of regulation in the homeowners’ association (HOA) industry; a business whose key selling point is the protection of property values. The film follows an investigative reporter, homeowners, … Continue reading
NEVADA – Letter: HOAs are callous busybodies
Reno Gazette-Journal: Letter: HOAs are callous busybodies By Elizabeth Beck December 14, 2014 As I drive through my Ridgeview neighborhood, I reflect on the HOA. I admire the beautiful lights because this year we will have none. The hypocrisy is … Continue reading
Opinion – HOA War in North Carolina
Neighbors at War: HOA War in North Carolina By Ward Lucas November 28, 2014 North Carolina is certainly a state where the HOA system has gotten way out of control. Fortunately, outspoken advocates like Ole Madsen (HEAR4NC.org) are articulating the … Continue reading
National: Book Review: ‘Escaping Condo Jail’
HUNTINGTONNEWS.NET: Book Review: ‘Escaping Condo Jail’: Comprehensive Book Explores Pitfalls of Condominium, Home Owner Association Real Estate with Research, Wit Reviewed by David M. Kinchen November 18, 2014 If you have your heart set on buying a condo, cooperative apartment … Continue reading
ON THE COMMONS
On the Commons: with Shu and Donna Fossum 9/16/17
Hosted and produced by Shu Bartholomew, On The Commons is a weekly radio show dedicated to discussing the many issues surrounding mandatory homeowner associations, the fastest growing form of residential housing in the nation. This Week’s Show There is much … Continue reading
On the Commons with Shu and Wes Rocki, MD Phd – 9/2/17
Hosted and produced by Shu Bartholomew, On The Commons is a weekly radio show dedicated to discussing the many issues surrounding mandatory homeowner associations, the fastest growing form of residential housing in the nation. This Week’s Show I find it … Continue reading
On the Commons: Shu and Kenneth Ditkowsky – 8/19/17
Hosted and produced by Shu Bartholomew, On The Commons is a weekly radio show dedicated to discussing the many issues surrounding mandatory homeowner associations, the fastest growing form of residential housing in the nation. This Week’s Show I seem to … Continue reading
On the Commons with Shu and Tyler Berding 7/8/17
Hosted and produced by Shu Bartholomew, On The Commons is a weekly radio show dedicated to discussing the many issues surrounding mandatory homeowner associations, the fastest growing form of residential housing in the nation. This Week’s Show They don’t build … Continue reading