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 Little boxes on … Continue reading
Evan McKenzie on Las Vegas Fraud Case: It makes no sense to put untrained, uncompensated, and often unqualified volunteers in charge of billions of dollars, based on a bogus ideology of privatism. http://m.reviewjournal.com/news/las-vegas/new-details-revealed-hoa-fraud-caseWhat this massive fraud reveals is how vulnerable … Continue reading
KTNV: Homeowners association accused of hiding dozens of vehicles By Darcy Spears September 15, 2014 Las Vegas, NV (KTNV) — A homeowners association is part of an investigation by the state and Contact 13 after angering residents by hiding 70 cars. … Continue reading
Las Vegas Review-Journal: New details revealed in HOA fraud case By Jeff German September 13, 2014 After months of maneuvering behind the scenes, losing a $7 million contract to fix defects at the Vistana condominium complex was not an option … Continue reading
WNCN.COM: City threatens to cut off water, renters insist they paid dues Renters say the HOA has not paid its utility bill By Justin Quesinberry September 10, 2014 DURHAM, N.C. – Renters in a Durham complex say the city threatened to cut … Continue reading
EXPLORERNEWS.COM: Such the Spot – A case of the HOA blues By Darcie Maranich September 12, 2014 Before I lived in one, I always thought that neighborhoods with Homeowner’s Associations were better than those without. I imagined manicured lawns and … Continue reading
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 We can continue … Continue reading
Naples Daily News: Florida law lets investors force out condo owners at a loss By James L. Rosica September 8, 2014 TALLAHASSEE — Condo owners say a 7-year-old change in state law now is forcing them from their homes as … Continue reading
NJTODAY.NET: Free speech on trial in co-op’s leafleting ban case Question: “… why it is fair for the board to pass out leaflets that are political in nature and at the same time prohibit residents from doing so?” By Michael Booth … Continue reading
ABC 10 News: Red tag could force hundreds out of National City’s Bayview Tower The homeowners association filed a $14 million lawsuit against the Pacifica Companies. By Joe Little September 9, 2014 NATIONAL CITY, Calif. – Hundreds of South Bay … Continue reading
Houston Chronicle: Homeowners plan protest over pool that was never built Cypress residents say developers not delivering recreational features promised when they bought homes By Erin Mulvaney September 5, 2014 A job transfer brought the Logans here from Chicago. Good … Continue reading
The Charlotte Observer: Meeting puts the focus on HOA rights Since taking office in 2011, Moore said, he’s received at least 3,000 complaints from state residents complaining about homeowners associations. By Elisabeth Arriero September 2, 2014 Residents fed up with … Continue reading
MSN Real Estate: Forced-out condo owners ask governor for help By Diana Olick, CNBC August 28, 2014 Florida condominium owners in danger of losing their homes are making a final desperate plea, hoping that Gov. Rick Scott will intervene.These owners … Continue reading
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 This is an … Continue reading
Neighbors at War: Titleholder Equity Is The Association’s Windfall By Donie Vanitzian JD September 3, 2014 Human Capital is used to supply ALL the homeowner association’s cash flow. Without the board’s statutory mandate to assess at-will, the association could not … Continue reading
KOB.COM: Realty employee allegedly embezzled $100,000+ from Rio Rancho homeowners association Updated: 09/02/2014 10:39 PM | Created: 09/02/2014 8:56 PM By: Erica Zucco, KOB Eyewitness News 4 RIO RANCHO — For weeks, Rio Rancho police have investigated a business they say … Continue reading
New York Times: Seeing Discolored Lawns, California Businesses Apply Dab of Green Some homeowner associations have been known to fine up to $500 if a resident’s front yard is deemed insufficiently tended. By Jennifer Medina September 1, 2014 LONG BEACH, … Continue reading
ORLANDO SENTINEL: Homeowners take control of MetroWest August 26, 2014 By Mary Shanklin Almost 30 years after the 1,800-acre MetroWest community opened, homeowners there will soon control Orlando’s largest development. At a meeting of the MetroWest Master Association last week, … Continue reading
CCFJ.NET: Allegations of bully tactics, misspent money Article and Video Courtesy of Local 10 News By Bob Norman Published August 26, 2014 Local 10 ‘s Bob Norman delves into a Coral Springs community called Glen Walk plagued by homeowners’ association politics and allegations of … Continue reading
AZCENTRAL.COM: Avondale HOA thwarts Boy Scout’s American flag project By David Madrid, The Republic August 27, 2014 Kyle Tucker just wants to plant a flagpole at his Avondale high school on his way to becoming an Eagle Scout. Instead, he’s … Continue reading
The Desert Sun: Despite drought, Indio development requires grass “Typically the city does not get involved in an HOA. Obviously a drought is different” By Tatiana Sanchez August 25, 2014 While agencies throughout the Coachella Valley and across California are … Continue reading
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 The road to … Continue reading
AccessNorthGa.com: ‘Remove flags or be fined’ homeowner told by HOA By Staff August 16, 2014 GAINESVILLE – A Gainesville woman has been told by her homeowners’ association that she must remove the Israeli and American flags on display in her … Continue reading
The Dallas Morning News: Texas law lets developers ban solar panels while subdivisions are growing By Wendy Hundley August 16, 2014 Eric Schirmer thought the time was right to add solar panels to his Plano home to cut electricity costs … Continue reading
Denver Business Journal: Colorado officials demand change to condo defects law at State of the City address By Molly Armbrister August 15, 2014 Three mayors, a state legislator and the leader of a nonprofit all came together Friday at the Denver … Continue reading
Las Vegas Review-Journal: Delay sought for HOA fraud trial By Jeff German August 13, 2014 Defense lawyers for the six defendants charged in the massive scheme to take over homeowners associations, including alleged mastermind Leon Benzer, have asked to delay … Continue reading
Las Vegas Review-Journal: $2 million awarded to couple in condo fraud case August 15, 2014 By CARRI GEER THEVENOT A couple was awarded $2.4 million on Friday in a federal breach-of-contract and fraud case involving a condominium they purchased in … Continue reading
The Wall Street Journal: In Florida, Condo Battles Play Out Fallout From Real-Estate Bust Now Pits Developers vs. Unit Owners By Kris Hudson and Arian Campo-Flores August 5, 2014 The drama of Florida’s boom-then-bust real-estate market is now playing out … Continue reading
CBS5AZ.com: Scottsdale HOA sues property management Their property management company is accused of embezzling more than $3.4 million. By Jason Barry August 14, 2014 SCOTTSDALE, AZ (CBS5) – Some North Scottsdale homeowners are angry and they want answers.Their property management company is … Continue reading
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 Have you heard … Continue reading
TAMARAC TALK: Former HOA President Arrested for Grand Theft August 11, 2014 By Sharon Aron Baron A former president of a Tamarac homeowners association has been arrested and charged with grand theft and fraud for stealing up to $200,000 from … Continue reading
ARRL.ORG: Early Efforts on Behalf of “The Amateur Radio Parity Act” HR.4969 Bearing Fruit “HR.4969 only seeks ‘reasonable accommodation’ for Amateur Radio communication. It would give you a seat at the table with your homeowners’ association, requiring it to arrive … Continue reading
MyrtleBeachOnline: HOA law in South Carolina gathering support from Horry delegation By Steve Jones August 9, 2014 Momentum may be building among members of the Horry County legislative delegation for introducing a bill that would address at least some of … Continue reading
ABA JOURNAL: Condo owners in Florida battle developers seeking forced sale of their unit By Debra Cassens Weiss August 7, 2014 A change to Florida law that makes it easier to change condo buildings to apartments has spurred litigation by … Continue reading
WFSB.COM:Deteriorating condo complex finally being fixed By Susan Raff By Rob Polansky August 8, 2014 WATERBURY, CT (WFSB) – City officials in Waterbury are aiming to fix safety and building code violations at a condominium complex. In an unprecedented move, the … Continue reading
Ocala Star Banner: Property management company is under state review By Richard Anguiano Business Editor August 2, 2014 State officials are looking into the alleged misdeeds of an Ocala property management company after members of several local homeowners groups sent … Continue reading
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CONSUMER AFFAIRS: Court gives consumers stronger protection from debt collectors “Verification of debt” gets stronger definition By Mark Huffman August 4, 2014 It began with a dispute between a Michigan condominium owner and the homeowners’ association (HOA) over an unpaid … Continue reading
The Express-Times: Bethlehem Township, Pa., condos illegal because they effectively forbid residents who use wheelchairs, lawsuit says By Lynn Olanoff – The Express-Times July 30, 2014 A federal lawsuit was filed today over claims a Bethlehem Township, Pennsylvania, condominium complex violates … Continue reading
Daily Business Review: Man Sues Condo Association For Right To Keep Dog As Service Animal Samantha Joseph, Daily Business Review July 31, 2014 A condominium association has been fighting it out in court for nearly one year with a homeowner … Continue reading
“If it hurts, it must be good for you”. Remember that one? Fortunately we got smart and realized that if it hurt it really was not good for us. Along the same lines of thinking is the other oft repeated … Continue reading
fox4kc.com: Homeowners faced peculiar problem trying to build above-ground pool By Linda Wagar July 28, 2014 PECULIAR, Mo. — A Missouri woman is in a dispute with city hall because it won’t give her a permit for a swimming pool. … Continue reading
Las Vegas Review-Journal: Federal magistrate orders medical help for HOA defendant By Jeff German July 29, 2014 Las Vegas – U.S. Magistrate Judge George Foley Jr. on Tuesday ordered federal authorities to get outside medical treatment for a jailed key defendant in … Continue reading
abc15.com: Mesa residents still fighting HOA, claim former board members misspent money By Joe Ducey, Courtney Holmes July 29, 2014 Mesa, AZ – We’ve been following the legal battle between Superstition Lakes Condominium Association and its former leadership. We met … Continue reading
Philly.com: Failed Norristown condos still a burden to buyers By Carolyn Davis, Inquirer Staff Writer Posted: July 29, 2014 Home ownership was not supposed to be like this. Instead of buying a haven, five Norristown condominium owners say they wound up … Continue reading
KBOI2.com: New law to tame down Idaho neighborhood HOAs By Eric Gonzales June 30, 2014 BOISE, Idaho (KBOI) – A new law that goes into effect this week is designed to limit the powers a homeowners association can enforce on … Continue reading
LATIMES.com: AB 968 would shift costs to individuals in homeowner associations Assembly Bill 968 appears to create a new level of assessments to be levied against owners, the failure to pay resulting in foreclosure. By Donie Vanitzian Real EstateEconomy, Business and … Continue reading
PoconoRecord.com: Wild Acres ballot tampering case bound for Pike court By Staff Report July 27, 2014 The two Wild Acres Community Association board members accused of tampering with ballots for a community election are headed to the Pike County Court … Continue reading
Sun Sentinel: Communities in West Boca seek to ban government rental assistance Fear of poor people or stories that some homeowners turn to Section 8 to avoid foreclosure? By Anne Geggis July 21, 2014 WEST BOCA — — Home prices are … Continue reading
CBSLocal.com: Homeowners’ Association: Veteran Can’t Build Furniture For Military Families In Need July 24, 2014 NEVADA COUNTY (CBS13) — A war veteran who builds furniture in his garage and gives it to military families in need could be forced to shut down … Continue reading