Watchdog.org: Democrat, tea party hammer homeowner-condo bill By Kenric Ward — March 4, 2014 RICHMOND, Va. — A bill giving draconian extra-legal powers to homeowner associations is taking a beating from Democrats and tea party Republicans — and it’s on the verge of becoming law. House Bill 791 “aims to … Continue reading
Courthouse News Service: Damages Demanded After Double Murder March 4, 2014 — By David Lee DALLAS (CN) – An elderly Texas man’s wife and homeowner’ association failed to act on death threats that resulted in the murder of the man’s upstairs … Continue reading
CBS12.com: Elderly man faces homelessness after being evicted for growing a garden By Josh Repp — March 3, 2014 Boynton Beach, Fla. – Rules are rules and the homeowners association inside Royal Manor Estates in Boynton Beach follows them closely. That’s why … Continue reading
UTSANDIEGO.COM: HOA head in RSF is paid $275K – plus Board president questioned compensation and got ousted By Ashly McGlone — March 3, 2014 The head of the Rancho Santa Fe homeowners association has received more than $275,000 in compensation for the … Continue reading
starnewsonline.com: Leland board OKs ban on future gated communities By Terry Reilly — February 21, 2014 A decision by the Leland Town Council to ban gated communities followed a lively discussion Thursday of how such communities fit into – or poke a hole … Continue reading
DAILY PRESS: Homeowners association bill hits skids Tide has turned against controversial measure, leading critic says By Travis Fain — February 27, 2014 RICHMOND — Legislation that would grant more power to some homeowners associations ran into trouble Thursday, as some … Continue reading
Herald Tribune: Court case could increase cost for homeowners associations By Josh Salman — Published: Thursday, February 27, 2014 at 9:25 p.m.A pending opinion from the Florida Supreme Court could dramatically increase operating costs for thousands of homeowner associations statewide and substantially drive … Continue reading
Neighbors at War: Which Has The Greatest Risks? Owning In An HOA Or Casino Gambling? February 28, 2014 — By Nila Ridings I’ve heard it so many times. “I don’t gamble.” “I’m too tight with my money to gamble.” “I wouldn’t … Continue reading
By JEFF GERMAN — LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL February 26, 2014 Federal prosecutors won a hard-fought victory Wednesday in the high-profile criminal case involving the takeover of Las Vegas valley homeowners associations. U.S. District Judge James Mahan ordered a seven-month delay in … Continue reading
myrtlebeachonline.com: HOA board evicting some pets in Myrtle Beach area By Steve Jones — February 27, 2014 Sheila and Sherm Bertrand feel like one of their three, 14-year-old dogs has been handed a death sentence by the property owners association at … Continue reading
Posted February 28, 2014 By: Cyber Citizens For Justice, Inc. Senator Alan Hays filed yesterday S 1348 — our HOA REFORM BILL PART II. The bill includes all the provisions we had asked for: Creates the Division of Florida Condominiums, Homeowners’ Associations, Timeshares, and Mobile Homes. … Continue reading
WAVE 3 NEWS: Family hopes deck collapse video will educate about potential deck dangers By Eric Flack — February 25, 2014 NEW ALBANY, IN (WAVE) – “My life flashed before my eyes.” Those are the words of one of 24 people … Continue reading
LawyersandSettlements.com: Rally Against Las Vegas HOA Bully Boards Will Only Grow February 14th, 2011 By AbiK Thinking of Martha Stewart Gustavian Blue for your home’s exterior reno? Think again. Like that stamped cement driveway you saw on your trip to the northeast? Forget … Continue reading
Daily Press: Homeowner associations may get more power By Travis Fain — February 26, 2014 RICHMOND — Legislation that would give more power to homeowners associations cleared the Virginia Senate Tuesday. It has already passed the House in a slightly different … Continue reading
FOX 13 News: Blind woman sues nudist community over guide dog By Aaron Mesmer — February 27, 2014 Lutz (FOX 13) – A blind woman living in a nudist community in Lutz vowed Wednesday to continue her fight to keep her … Continue reading
Joining us On The Commons this week is Greg Dorchak. The multitalented Greg is an award winning actor, a film producer and director, a cartoonist, a stand-up comedian and writer from Austin, Texas. When Greg had his first run in with his HOA, he … Continue reading
The Washington Post: Homeowners associations fighting back in Virginia legislature (Bill would allow HOAs to charge fines not in declarations) February 17, 2014 — By Rachel Weiner Virginia’s legislature is poised to pass a bill that would allow homeowners associations to charge … Continue reading
The Daytona Beach News-Journal: Matanzas Woods golf course remains in limbo By Tony Holt — February 13, 2014 PALM COAST — Golf enthusiasts in Matanzas Woods don’t want a park. They don’t want more houses or any condominiums or apartments. They … Continue reading
WTSP.com: Termites take over Treasure Island Condos, HOA refuses to tent February 19, 2014 — By Jennifer Titus Treaure Island, Florida — Digging for help; that’s what a neighborhood in Pinellas County is looking for after they say termites have dug their … Continue reading
Posted: February 22, 2014 By: CCFJ The situation at Windmill Villages has escalated — and there is little protection for the homeowners. The sales represention totally contradicts the facts. It says: No property taxes and stable rent! But reality is very … Continue reading
KHOU.com: Veteran says HOA retaliating against him over lawsuit victory by Rucks Russell / KHOU 11 News Posted on February 21, 2014 at 10:08 PM HOUSTON — Billy Martin, who’s been at odds with his HOA for months, thought a … Continue reading
ODD NEWS: HOA tells family to remove sailor’s ‘Welcome Home’ banner February 20, 2014 — By Charlene Sakoda A family in Lafayette, Louisiana was excited to welcome their family member home from Navy deployment so they decided to put up a … Continue reading
Dallasnews.com: Crumbling walls in McKinney subdivision leave HOA, residents at odds By LIZ FARMER LIZ FARMER The Dallas Morning News Published: 21 February 2014 07:37 AM When Larry Duncan moved to McKinney’s Heatherwood subdivision about seven years ago, he looked forward to … Continue reading
Neighborsatwar.com: CAI Guts Colorado Transfer Fee Bill February 17, 2014 — By Ward Lucas The Community Associations Institute has once again demonstrated its raw power over State Legislators, this time in Colorado. But that’s what 55 billion dollars a year buys … Continue reading
KTNV: Honest mistake or harassment? Local man fears he could lose home Darcy Spears — Feb. 14, 2014 Las Vegas, NV (KTNV) — Harassment, honest mistakes or an attempt to take someone’s house? No matter what you call it, it’s a … Continue reading
RealEstate.aol.com: Homeowners Associations in Crisis as 70% Are Underfunded Reuters January 15, 2014 — By Michelle Conlin For six years, Ingrid Boak, who travels a lot for work as a racehorse trainer, ignored mail from her homeowners association. Boak, of Lexington, Ky., … Continue reading
CONSUMERAFFAIRS.com: HOA faces wrongful-death suit over Dumpster fatality By Jennifer Abel — 2/13/2014 The widow of a suburban Chicago man accidentally crushed to death in a trash compactor last summer is now suing the homeowners’ association of her condominium complex for wrongful death, … Continue reading
DENVER.CBSlocal.com: HOA Forum Questions Transfer Fees February 10, 2014 — CBS Local HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. (CBS4) – Colorado lawmakers are working on a bill that would require property management companies to disclose the fees they charge at the closing of a home sale. In … Continue reading
myfoxorlando.com: DeBary man battles HOA over Lady Liberty statue By Keith Landry, Reporter — February 3, 2014 DEBARY, Fla. (WOFL FOX 35 ORLANDO) – A DeBary man is at odds with his homeowner’s association over a 7-foot-tall replica of the Statue … Continue reading
Tampa Bay Times: How best to preserve Pinella’s dwindling green space? (Problem: How to revamp privately owned recreational land, like a golf course?) Anne Lindberg, Times Staff Writer — January 30, 2014 A recent recommendation by staffers that Pinellas County commissioners reject … Continue reading
KTVU.com: Fines for brown yards even amidst drought By Mike Mibach — January 23, 2014 SAN LORENZO, Calif. — Despite the state being a drought-zone, some San Lorenzo residents are receiving citations for having a dead lawn. John Glisar, 55, watered … Continue reading
WOULD YOU LIVE UNDER THESE CONDITIONS? Electrical shorts and sparks Discolored water- (rotten egg like odor) Sewage back up in every area that water protruded Heavy soot Mold and mildew The unit owner’s battle for safe and livable conditions has … Continue reading
wvgazette.com: Fighter ace Chuck Yeager sued by homeowners group February 6, 2014 — By McClatchy Newspapers SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Retired U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Chuck Yeager could have thought of a few other things he’d rather be doing Tuesday, but there he … Continue reading
Neighborsatwar.com: The Baby Is Sick!!! Yes, the Feds have only gone after 11 Homeowners Associations out of 335,000. February 4, 2014 — By Ward Lucas I’m late getting this one up on the blog, since most of those-in-the-know already read this … Continue reading
YourHub.DenverPost.com: Your Voice: HOA “exit tax” will surprise home sellers Stan Hrincevich — Colorado HOA Forum — February 3, 2014 Selling your home in a homeowners association (HOA)? Open your check book to the sum of $50 to $1,150 to pay … Continue reading
Las Vegas Review-Journal: Lawyer accused of stealing from clients pleads guilty in HOA scheme February 3, 2014 By JEFF GERMAN LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL A suspended Las Vegas attorney accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from his clients pleaded guilty … Continue reading
IF YOU WANT TO SEE THE LIBERTARIAN PARTY and REPUBLICAN PARTY VISION FOR AMERICA, LOOK AT H.O.A.s by Robert In Colorado, there are an estimated 12,000 – 15,000 H.O.A. corporations, governing the homes of 1 million to 2 million Coloradans. … Continue reading
wftv.com: Orange County tells subdivisions to take surveillance cameras off public property January 23, 2014 ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Orange County leaders have a bone to pick with more than a dozen subdivisions that have surveillance cameras that watch over … Continue reading
sun-sentinel.com: Former Hallandale condo manager gets 10-year sentence in kickback scheme By Rafael Olmeda — January 24, 2014 The former manager of a Hallandale Beach condo complex was sentenced to 10 years in prison Friday for participating in a kickback scheme that fleeced … Continue reading
KOAA.com: Renegade HOA delays action on flawed bylaws Jan 23, 2014 — by Andy Koen FALCON – The members of the Woodmen Hills Filing Number 11 Design Review Council board of directors postponed taking formal action to bring their bylaws into compliance with … Continue reading
abc15.com: Valley man shocked by HOA lawyer fees January 31, 2014 — By Joe Ducey PHOENIX – You know the feeling when you get close to paying off a debt? It’s great! A huge weight off your shoulders. Well imagine thinking … Continue reading
GUNS.com: Florida man fined by homeowners association for flying Wounded Warrior flag By Brent McCluskey — January 30, 2014 A Florida resident is being charged $100 a day by his homeowners association for flying a Wounded Warrior flag outside his house Thomas Bagnoli has lived in the … Continue reading
CBS12.com: Homeowner battles HOA to remove damaging tree January 20, 2014 — Story by J. Israel Balderas / CBS 12 News WEST PALM BEACH, Fla — The City of West Palm Beach requires that developers plant a specific number of hardwood … Continue reading
Las Vegas Review Journal: Federal HOA investigation still mired in secrecy January 20, 2014 By JEFF GERMAN LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL It’s one of the biggest criminal investigations in Nevada history, and yet more than six years after the FBI began … Continue reading
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Ocala Star Banner: Water shutdown roils residents By Bill Thompson Staff writer — Published: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at 5:10 p.m. Lakeview Woods bills itself as a great place to live. But it wasn’t so great on Tuesday. Beginning Tuesday morning, residents of … Continue reading
texomashomepage.com: Condo Manager sentenced for embezzling January 17, 2014 Embezzler had been stealing since 2007. Read story: http://www.texomashomepage.com/story/condo-manager-sentenced-for-embezzling/d/story/21g3MC2o1EOKEw-kh5nVJQ
abc13.com: Grandmother nearly lost home to HOA fees in ‘misunderstanding’ By Jeff Ehling — January 17, 2014 HOUSTON (KTRK) — Depending on where you live, homeowners association dues may be on your list of yearly expenses. If you’re late, or don’t … Continue reading
The Washington Post: Rising community association fees are squeezing homeowners on tight budgets By Tara Bahrampour Published: January 11, 2014 When Brenda Batts purchased her condominium near the U Street corridor in 2006, she was planning to retire at age 65. Now … Continue reading
Sun Sentinel: Former Hallandale Beach condo manager pleads guilty in kickback scheme $3,000,000 cost to condo owners By Rafael Olmeda — January 3, 2014 The last remaining defendant in the alleged kickback scheme that cost Hallandale Beach condominium owners more than … Continue reading