By Noah Klug Posted June 19, 2013 Two new laws will have a big effect on homeowners associations (HOAs) in Colorado. The term “assessments” refers to payments that owners are required to make to their HOAs for owning a unit. Assessments include … Continue reading
From Naples News.com — Posted June 16, 2013 Q. I am on the board of my condominium association. We want to be doing everything we can to be in compliance with Florida laws. I have heard that there will soon … Continue reading
By Morris News Service — Posted June 17, 2013 COLUMBIA — Del Webb Communities and Pulte Homes have notched a victory in the S.C. Court of Appeals over Sun City property owners. In September 2008, Roger and Mary Jo Carlson brought … Continue reading
The Vermont Human Rights Commission (VHRC) investigates allegations of housing discrimination in the state. It also investigates allegations of housing discrimination that come from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Condominiums, their Associations and Boards are subject … Continue reading
Whiteford Taylor & Preston LLP —- Roberto M. Montesinos Posted: June 10 2013 Randall Reiner, et ux. v. Clifford Ehrlich, et al. 2013 Md. App. LEXIS 61 A recently reported decision issued by the Maryland Court of Special Appeals offers some guidance … Continue reading
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Civil Rights Commission has found probable cause to believe that Michael T. and Angela M. Lazo of Hobart violated the Indiana Civil Rights Law (Ind. Code § 22-9, et. seq.) when they issued a special assessment against … Continue reading
Q. I am a first-time home buyer. I was looking to buy a condo for $167,000, until I discovered there was a special assessment for $13,000. I don’t know what this is for. Is it paid through my monthly fees … Continue reading
By George Coppolo — posted June 7, 2013 The Legislature passed three condominium-related bills during its 2013 Regular Session that ended at midnight on June 5th (PA 13-156, sHB 6662; HB 6477; and HB 6513) As of now only one of … Continue reading
By Dale Stansel — Posted June 7, 2013 PHOENIX – A new homeowner associations’ reform bill signed into law earlier this year will take away the authority of HOAs established after Dec. 31, 2014 to regulate parking on publicly dedicated streets. Sponsored … Continue reading
Posted June 7, 2013 A bill that would have prevented residential condominium developers from including provisions in declarations, bylaws and sales contracts that limit the rights of condominium councils and unit owners to bring claims, specifically targeting warranty claims against the developer, passed … Continue reading
Posted June 7, 2013 The Maryland House of Delegates did not vote on a Senate bill that would have changed the current provisions applicable to the rights of condominiums and homeowners associations to terminate contracts that were entered into by the … Continue reading
PHOENIX — State senators voted Wednesday to ensure that if you like to hang your clothes out on the line, you have a choice of new homes to buy. Ditto parking your car on the street all night – or … Continue reading
On behalf of Reutzel & Associates, LLC posted in Condominiums and Cooperatives on Friday, May 31, 2013. In terms of real estate, the Waldo Canyon fire of 2012 was the most costly fire in the history of Colorado, with hundreds of millions … Continue reading
Posted May 30, 2013 A bill to license and regulate property managers that had passed in the Maryland House of Delegates died in committee in the Maryland Senate. By a vote of 103 – 35, the House had passed HB … Continue reading
Posted May 31, 2013 In late 2011, the board of directors of the Sudden Valley Community Association approved a budget that increased the membership dues by thirty percent. A short time later, a newly elected board of directors rescinded that … Continue reading
Posted by Darren Welsh — May 31, 2013 “Short Sale – Dual Tracking” during residential foreclosure is where the lender pursues foreclosure AND other loan modifications (short sales) simultaneously. SB 321 has passed and is set to be signed by the Nevada Governor. It affects foreclosure … Continue reading
By Condo Law — May 28, 2013 Wildwood Missouri residents who reside at the Sandalwood Creek Condominium Community need to look up at all times, especially to avoid collapsing decks. A deck attached to a residential unit collapsed this past … Continue reading
News from the WA State Chapter of Community Associations Institute – Posted May 28,2013 Green living sometimes can be at odds with community association living. As much as we all likely strive to live in an environmentally responsible manner, sometimes … Continue reading
By Andrew Doughman — Posted May 23, 2013 Anyone living in a homeowners association in Nevada might want to pay attention to the next few weeks at the Legislature. Lobbyists representing investors, debt collectors, property management companies, real estate firms and banks … Continue reading
Posted May 21, 2013 Governor Martin O’Mally has signed legislation passed by the Maryland Senate and House of Delegates that permits closed condominium board meetings for the purpose of discussion business transactions. House Bill 388 and Senate Bill 197 were both … Continue reading
by Martin A. Schwartz — posted May 13, 2013 HB 73- Omnibus Legislation This bill containing 74 pages is a “stripped down” version of a bill which passed the House last year but failed to obtain Senate approval. It contains a … Continue reading
May 20, 2013 Governor Martin O’Malley has signed into law legislation passed by the Maryland General Assembly that amends the Maryland Contract Lien Act as it relates to the foreclosure of liens by condominiums and homeowners associations. The new law modifies Section 14-204 of the Real Property … Continue reading
This is one in a series of occasional stories about ethics and transparency in the part-time Texas Legislature. It was produced in partnership with Texas Monthly. INDIO, Calif. — The slick brochure advertising homes in the Sun City Shadow Hills … Continue reading
By Claire Cardona — May 17, 2013 The House on Friday approved a bill that would prevent homeowner’s associations from restricting drought-resistant landscaping, also known as xeriscaping. According to the bill by Sen. Kirk Watson, D-Austin, an association could require a … Continue reading
By Elisabeth Arriero — May 17, 2013 Charlotte residents would be better protected from homeowners associations if the General Assembly passes several key pieces of legislation, lawmakers said last week. The N.C. House of Representatives is reviewing several bills that … Continue reading
Effective March 1st, a series of new Marion County Small Claims Court rules went into effect. Many of these will impact the association’s rights and abilities when it comes to collecting past due assessments. Rules worthy of note are as … Continue reading
This bill containing 74 pages is a “stripped down” version of a bill which passed the House last year but failed to obtain Senate approval. It contains a potpourri of changes to the Condominium Act, the Cooperative Act and the … Continue reading
By Diane K. Wohlfarth, Esq. On March 6, 2013, the Pennsylvania Legislative Action Committee of CAI presented a legal symposium in King of Prussia called “Hot Cases and Trends in Condo and HOA Law.” Marshal Granor, Esq., Stefan Richter, Esq., … Continue reading
By Brendan Pierson — May 10, 2013 Months after Hurricane Sandy devastated buildings all over New York City, co-op and condo owners are still filing lawsuits accusing their building managers of negligence in preparing for the storm. These plaintiffs face a … Continue reading
By Jean Winters — May 10th, 2013 This has been a busy year for homeowner association (HOA) bills. Early in the year, Senator Hays proposed SB596 that was a blanket rewrite of Chapter 720, originally proposed by a “consumer advocacy” … Continue reading
by Bill Vogrin — Published: May 9, 2013 Water-guzzling Kentucky bluegrass and other non-native turf can no longer be mandated by homeowners association covenants under a bill that passed theGeneral Assembly and is awaiting a signature by Gov. John Hickenlooper. If Senate Bill 183 is signed into law, … Continue reading
Notice of Filing Proposed Advisory Opinion The Standing Committee on UPL, pursuant to R. Regulating Fla. Bar 10-9.1(f)(3), provides this notice of filing a proposed advisory opinion on the activity of community association managers. The proposed opinion will not change … Continue reading
By Kelli Stegeman — May 2, 2013 A Fort Myers Beach veteran fighting a deadly illness is desperate. He says his condo association is threatening to punish him for using a critical tool that’s helping keep him alive. He wants to know … Continue reading
By Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel posted May 5, 2013 The Woodlands Homeowners Association has threatened to sue one of its residents, a self-proclaimed “loudmouth” who has a website about the going-ons within the community. An attorney for the law firm Becker … Continue reading
By Anthony Clark — Posted May 2, 2013 Law enforcement is investigating a Gainesville property management company after several homeowners associations reported that money was missing from their accounts. The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office is working with the Gainesville Police … Continue reading
By: Dave Gould Posted May 2, 2013 OCEAN RIDGE, Fla. – Robert Bucchere has been arrested by Ocean Ridge police on charges that he took almost $62,000 from the Wellington Arms Condominium Association. An arrest report issued by police says … Continue reading
If only all states could follow Florida’s lead what a difference could be made. The Florida House unanimously passed a Property Owner Association (POA) HB7119 bill that significantly restored homeowner rights and protections. This bill includes, but is not limited to, the … Continue reading
May 2, 2013 As expected, House Bill HB 1134 (HB 1134) has cleared the Senate on a 20 to 15 party line vote. HB 1134 is the bill that will study the need for expanded regulatory authority for the HOA … Continue reading
May 2, 2013 Last week the House of Representatives and the Senate passed Bill 7119 providing many needed amendments to Florida Statute 720, the statute regulating homeowner associations. We are now waiting for the governor to sign the bill into … Continue reading
Some residents of the Trailwood Home Owners Association told WFTV’s Myrt Price that they can’t believe that someone they trusted, a law enforcement officer and someone who had been their HOA president for seven years, could be accused of something … Continue reading
A Jacksonville couple believes their homeowner’s association isn’t allowing them to park in a handicapped space, despite having all of the required placards. They called the On Your Side team to see whose rules supersede whose and to get help.and … Continue reading
In its recent decision in State Farm Fire & Cas. Co. v. Anderson, 2013 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 57837 (S.D. Miss. Apr. 23, 2013), the United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi had occasion to consider coverage for … Continue reading