CCFJ.NET: BRAZEN ATTEMPT TO KILL HOMEOWNERS’ RIGHTS The Hammocks Homeowners’ Association of Orange County By Jan Bergemann — April 8, 2014 Honestly, if you read this proposed amendment you can only ask the question: “Why don’t these boards just ask the … Continue reading
Privatopia Blogspot: Illinois Supreme Court: owners can’t refuse to pay assessments over dispute April 9, 2014 — By Evan McKenzie This is final stage of the Spanish Court Two v. Carlson case. Illinois is the only state (to the best of my knowledge) that … Continue reading
The dictionary has many definitions for the word “home” but to me home is that safe place we all go to recharge our batteries, be with those we love or enjoy the solitude those 4 walls provide. It is a … Continue reading
NEWS 4 Tucson: Homeowner complains to HOA about neighbors weeds, HOA tells him to clean it up House vacant for six months April 10, 2014 — By Lupita Murillo TUCSON – A Tucson homeowner is under scrutiny from his home owners … Continue reading
culturemap Dallas: North Texas homeowners association loses battle to shut down Orthodox Jewish services By Claire St. Amant — April 10, 2014 A Collin County judge has ruled against a North Texas homeowners association that was trying to prevent an Orthodox Jewish … Continue reading
Palm Beach Post: Homeowner association accountability bill dead (Despite ‘floods of homeowner complaints about their associations’) By Kimberly Miller — April 9, 2014 ROYAL PALM BEACH — A legislative effort to increase state scrutiny of Florida homeowners associations withered this year under … Continue reading
utsandiego.com: Drought bill targets homeowner association rules April 3, 2014 — By Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A bill moving through the Legislature protects people in homeowner associations from retribution if they take steps to reduce water use for landscaping. AB2104 … Continue reading
POCONO RECORD: Middle Smithfield tells private community to solve its own problem By Wayne Witkowski — Pocono Record Writer April 05, 2014 What happens in private communities stays in private communities. That was the point politely conveyed by the Middle Smithfield … Continue reading
TimesDispatch.com: Day care controversy sparks wider debate in Brandermill By John Ramsey — April 4, 2014 Chesterfield County’s largest subdivision is split over whether certain home-based businesses are a nuisance or a convenience. The debate began months ago in Brandermill, when … Continue reading
HJNews.com: 27-home subdivision disbands homeowners association, reverts to control of Smithfield City By Kelly Cannon — April 5, 2014 SMITHFIELD — A 27-home subdivision has opted to disband its homeowners association and revert to the control of Smithfield City, a move … Continue reading
nakedcapitalism.com: Foreclosures by Homeowners’ Associations Rising as Their Financial Condition Worsens By Yves Smith — January 8, 2014 While foreclosures are falling on a nation-wide basis, one category that is an exception is foreclosures filed by homeowners’ associations against members that … Continue reading
NEWS-PRESS.com: Oasis condo owners could be forced out, but not by the bank Condo Purchase – $431,800; Mortgage – $345,520; Current listing – $133,600. By Dick Hogan — March 29, 2014 Guy Nir and his wife Cheryl are upside down on the … Continue reading
Sun Sentinel: Condo treasurer accused of stealing association funds By Rebeca Piccardo — March 31, 2014 The treasurer of a Deerfield Beach condominium association is accused of stealing more than $12,000 from the association’s bank account. Michael Dettman, 28, is facing … Continue reading
The horror stories and tales of abuse in America’s HOAs keep pouring in and there seems to be no end to the sheer gall and stupidity of some Homeowner association board members and managers. The alleged violations range from the … Continue reading
BayNews9.com: Bill would make homeowner association meetings accessible to all By Sally Mamdooh, Reporter Last Updated: Thursday, April 03, 2014, 8:40 PMDADE CITY — A state Senator is pushing to make it a state law that homeowner’s associations hold their meetings … Continue reading
arizona.newszap.com: Peoria homeowners fight back against HOA By Jason Barry KPHO Channel 5 Official Media PartnerUpdated April 2, 2014 PEORIA, Ariz. — If a homeowner leaves a trash can out, or doesn’t cut back weeds, most homeowners associations will issue … Continue reading
Coloradohoaforum: Who or What is the Community Associations Institute (CAI): You May Be Surprised Tuesday March 25, 2014 — By Stan Hrincevich For decades the sole source for Homeowners Association (HOA) information for the media and State Legislature has been the … Continue reading
HuffingtonPost.com: Saving Lives Verses (sic) Driveway Mildew — Our Skewed Values (HOA Threatens Court Action For Dirty Driveway) Posted: 03/31/2014 By Constance Spencer I have recently returned from a poor dusty village west of Leon, Nicaragua where the locals live … Continue reading
Homeowners had no warning. Homeowners didn’t surrender. Quietly and without fanfare, the Texas legislature took away our property rights and gave them to the HOA Industry: the lawyers who run foreclosure factories, property managers who charge us for their own … Continue reading
Sun Sentinel: Delay prolongs Mizner Trail golf course development push Residents frustrated over delays; sides can’t reach a compromise By Andy Reid, Sun Sentinel March 27, 2014 The nine-year fight between developers and residents over what to do with the closed … Continue reading
DailyBusiness Review.com: Justice Watch: Suit Claims D.R. Horton Left Miami Gardens HOA In A Mess John Pacenti March 28, 2014 D.R. Horton Inc. markets itself as “America’s homebuilder.” On its website, the Fort Worth, Texas-based company advertises it will make … Continue reading
The Tampa Tribune: Bill aims to resolve conflict over homeowner association managers By James L. Rosica March 27, 2014 TALLAHASSEE — Tampa-area lawmakers are seeking to protect hired managers of homeowners associations as the state Supreme Court decides whether some … Continue reading
Kiplinger.com: Homeowners Associations Are Short on Cash March 4, 2014 By Sandra Block Robert Riddick of Moreno Valley, Cal., has belonged to the Sunnymead Ranch Homeowners Association for 22 years and served on its board for the past eight. For … Continue reading
Time to turn up the heat in the dryer struggle. Currently, the Massachusetts “Right to Dry” bill is before the state’s Senate Committee on Ethics and Rules. The chair of that committee (and thus the person who can move the … Continue reading
U-T San Diego: Drought battle focuses on homeowner rules, meters By Michael Gardner — March 26, 2014 SACRAMENTO — With California in the grips of a prolonged dry spell, state lawmakers are looking to grant members of homeowner associations the freedom to … Continue reading
The Tampa Tribune: Dade City HOA loses suit; can’t charge for legal fees March 25, 2014 By Laura Kinsler | Tribune Staff DADE CITY — The neighborhood at the center of a costly dispute over wheelchair access to its homeowners association meetings has … Continue reading
By Laura Kinsler | Tampa Tribune Staff Published: March 21, 2014 One would think that HOA meetings would require that they be handicapped accessible or provide provisions and accommodations. Guess what? No is it the answer. Should those who are wheelchair bound … Continue reading
An Opinion By Jan Bergemann President, Cyber Citizens For Justice, Inc. — Published March 22, 2014 Broward Coalition opposes owner-friendly legislation — as usual! http://www.ccfj.net/CCFJBCOPP.htm Like every good dictator the ladies of the Broward Coalition board oppose oversight and fair elections. … Continue reading
JournalStar.com: Cars must go in garage, judge says By Lori Pilger — March 20, 2014 When the tow truck driver hoisted Matt Catlett’s BMW onto his truck one summer day in 2012, he didn’t know it, but he’d driven into the middle … Continue reading
FairfaxTimes.com: Slippery slope for HOAs March 21, 2014 For those who live in one of Fairfax County’s 1500-plus homeowner or condo associations, a recent piece of legislation in the General Assembly sparked an intense debate about the rules of suburban … Continue reading
Yahoo! News: Tumbleweeds overtake HOA neighborhood and trap families in their homes By Charlene Sakoda March 19, 2014 Recent tornado-like winds have covered a Colorado Springs, Colorado neighborhood in tumbleweeds. The large dried plants have invaded the Cuchares Ranches subdivision … Continue reading
Black’s Law Dictionary defines property in part as “…that which belongs exclusively to one.” It goes on to say; “In the strict legal sense, an aggregate of rights which are guaranteed and protected by the government.” Oh baby, have we strayed … Continue reading
KENS5.COM: Windcrest economic director, contractor accused of stealing money by Dillon Collier / KENS 5 — Posted on March 19, 2014 SAN ANTONIO — Both the director of Windcrest’s Economic Development Corporation and a recently hired contractor are accused of swindling … Continue reading
The Telegraph: Homeowners left picking up bankrupt developer’s tab By Jim Gaines March 16, 2014 The handful of streets that make up the Beaumont Heights subdivision look like streets in many other places in Macon-Bibb County: asphalt bordered by rounded … Continue reading
News.yahoo.com: Condo association tries to make cancer survivor remove pink ribbon By Will Lerner March 17, 2014 16 years ago, Naples, Florida resident Linda Karp successfully overcame her breast cancer diagnosis. Since then, the pink ribbon has been a symbol … Continue reading
Channel 9: Mold in Florida Condominium Complex Upset Residents; AGC Environmental Suggests Early Florida Air Quality Testing to Avoid Its Worst Effects Recurring mold, plus other problems, in an Orange County condominium complex upset the residents, said a report. In order … Continue reading
Neighbors at War: Astute Analysis Of The Virginia HOA Debacle March 12, 2014 — By George Staropoli I thank Ward (Lucas) for covering the developments at the Virginia Legislature regarding: 1) the right of HOA to fine members even though the sacrosanct … Continue reading
complex.com: A Missouri Homeowner’s Association Wants Residents to Hide Their Trucks By Ian Servantes Mar 12, 2014 I’m rarely shocked by the news that comes out of Missouri. Hailing from Colorado, I expected the state to be something like this when I moved for … Continue reading
The Weekly Herald: Residents petition town to reverse HOA decision March 13, 2014 By Carrie C. Causey Conflict pertains to neighborhood parking CORNELIUS — A decision by an area homeowners association is being called an “abuse of power” after the … Continue reading
Times they are a changing. Some of you may remember leaving your house or car unlocked, confident in the knowledge that when you returned, everything would be just as you left it. In this wonderful, brave new world of controlled … Continue reading
ccfj.net: Democracy or Dictatorship? A Florida Man’s Fight Against his Homeowners’ Association and the Local Judicial System By Steve Reilly, Staff Writer – Charlotte Sun February 25, 2014 Gardens of Gulf Cove – Bill Colianni lost his battles with the Gardens of Gulf … Continue reading
MYFOXPHOENIX.com: Painted into a corner; Homeowners battling HOA over paint job March 11, 2014 — By Marc Martinez PHOENIX (KSAZ) -You’d think putting a fresh coat of paint on your house would win you some points in your neighborhood but not … Continue reading
The Washington Times: Relief from ‘homeowners association nightmares’ Gov. McAuliffe should veto Virginia bill March 10, 2014 By The Washington Times – The federal government has no equal in imposing intrusive, burdensome and annoying laws. State governments are usually more … Continue reading
DailyAdvance.com: Scott Mooneyham: Why reining in homeowner associations is difficult March 10, 2014 RALEIGH — A couple of years ago, two members of the state House who had been overseeing efforts to rein in abusive homeowners associations gave their colleagues … Continue reading
WSMV.COM: Money missing from Murfreesboro neighborhood HOA fees March 11, 2014 — Reported by Larry Flowers MURFREESBORO, TN (WSMV) – Money meant for the upkeep of a Murfreesboro neighborhood is now missing, and police have a lot of questions for the … Continue reading
WRAL.COM: Dark money comes to light — (Pat to play culture is not withering away) March 7, 2014 — By Mark Binker Raleigh, N.C. — Call it a ray of light, albeit a seemingly accidental one, into the world of dark money … Continue reading
Joining us On The Commons this week is Frank Short. Frank, an attorney and staunch advocate for individual property rights tracks three of the worst of the terrible bills Virginia legislators agreed to carry for the special interests. The third bill, HB791 (LeMunyon – … Continue reading
Las Vegas Review-Journal: Sandoval replaces three members of HOA oversight panel March 5, 2014 By SEAN WHALEY LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL CAPITAL BUREAU CARSON CITY — Three members of a state board overseeing Nevada’s homeowners associations have been replaced by Gov. … Continue reading
The Brunswick Beacon: Woman blames HOA treatment for decision not to build By Laura Lewis — March 4, 2014 SUPPLY — It was going to be Ali and Terry Blake’s dream retirement home — a freshly built house on a pristine … Continue reading
Republicans believe that contracts requiring membership in a labor union as a condition of employment should be outlawed. It is time to extend that same protection to American home owners, and prohibit mandatory membership in an H.O.A. corporation as a … Continue reading