ccfj.net: Greed and Power Hunger Fit Well Together to the Detriment of Owners! By Jan Bergemann — January 7, 2014 One of the greatest German playwrights, Friedrich Schiller, phrased these words in the drama “Wilhelm Tell” – the story of a … Continue reading
latimes.com: ASSOCIATIONS Any recourse when evidence of board misconduct surfaces years later? By Donie Vanitzian — January 5, 2014 Question: I was on the board of directors when our homeowners association got sued. Some directors were sued individually for breach of their … Continue reading
NBCMIAMI.com: Residents, Management Clash Over Parking Fees at Jade Winds in North Miami Beach By Ari Odzer — January 8, 2014 Jade Winds is, in many ways, a typical South Florida mid-rise condo complex. Located off Miami Gardens Drive in North … Continue reading
aspendailynews.com: Condo complex sues Snowmass over cell antennas By Chad Abraham — January 3, 2014 A Snowmass Village condominium complex is suing the town over new cell tower infrastructure on an adjacent building, alleging the antennas are disturbing the views of … Continue reading
Posted on December 21, 2013 by Ward Lucas by guest blogger Nila Ridings Every now and then some “advice” appears on the internet about buying in an HOA. And quite honestly some of it gives me a massive headache like this one. To … Continue reading
www.thestate.com: No ‘sex-offender’ here; SC man awarded $890,000 Manning – Condo owner wrongly identified as a registered sex offender is awarded $550,000 in actual damages and $340,000 in punitive damages. Read story: http://www.thestate.com/2013/12/12/3156315/no-sex-offender-here-sc-man-awarded.html
Most states do not require any type of education for Property Managers. (See what your state requires.) There are more licensing requirements for that “roach coach” to sell you a hot dog on the street than there are licensing requirements … Continue reading
Are you aware when you purchase a property in an HOA that you are being assessed a fee called a “Transfer Fee?” Most buyers purchasing a HOA home are totally unaware of the transfer fee until they are signing documents … Continue reading
Do you ever feel that HOA’s have all the power and you as resident have no rights at all. HOA’s can fiercely pursue residents for all kinds of things, to the point of harassment. There are few resources available for … Continue reading
Orlando Sentinel: Judge rules Bimini Bay developer must sever ties with HOA December 26, 2013 — By Mary Shanklin A Polk County circuit judge has added his voice to those of legislators and homeowners in trying to distance Lake Mary developer … Continue reading
NBC-2.com: FPL ordered to restore electricity in East Naples neighborhood (HOA claims it paid the bill to its master association) December 18, 2013 — By Rick Ritter EAST NAPLES, FL – After more than a month with no streetlights, power will … Continue reading
Jan Bergemann: HOAs now subject to some oversight Article Courtesy of The Palm Beach Post By Rhonda Swan for The Post Editorial Board — Published December 24, 2013 The Florida Legislature was right to require the Department of Business and Professional Regulation … Continue reading
The Denver Post – Homeowners group targets HOA transfer fees in Colorado December 23, 2013 — By Aldo Svaldi Denver – A homeowners group is pushing to eliminate or cap the transfer fee charged in Colorado on the sale of homes … Continue reading
myfoxatlanta.com: HOA tells homeowner to get rid of metal security doors December 17, 2013 — By Deidra Dukes MORROW, Ga. – A Morrow man is battling his homeowners association over security doors. Mathew Goodson installed metal security doors in June after … Continue reading
HIGHLANDS TODAY: Homeowner’s association disbands By Gary Pinnell — December 16, 2013 SEBRING -The Highlands County Homeowner’s Association has conducted its last meeting. “We were putting on meetings and only three representatives would show up,” said Rick Ingler, a former chairman … Continue reading
SBY News: Florida: New Rules Prohibit Children From Playing On The Street December 21, 2013 The motto in Lakewood Ranch is “Live. Work. Play.” “They’re always itching to come outside and play,” said mom Luisa Capra. But on Miramar Way, … Continue reading
WEARTV.com: Christmas lights banned from La Chateau Condos December 14, 2013 — By Kavontae Smalls Residents at La Chateau Condominiums in Pensacola have received notice, they cannot decorate for Christmas. This comes as a shock to many since they claim nowhere … Continue reading
Fox19.com: Ridgeland homeowner told to take down Christmas decorations By Annette Peagler December 14, 2013 RIDGELAND, MS (Mississippi News Now) – A Ridgeland homeowner is upset after being told she had to take down some of her Christmas decorations. A … Continue reading
Sun Sentinel: Weston’s controversial, decades-long cable deal ends this month By Heather Carney — December 8, 2013 WESTON — Come the New Year, cable will once again be in the hands of the residents. The long-standing agreement with local Advanced Cable Communications for … Continue reading
CBS12.com: Frustrated Family Faces Obstacles Just Getting Home By Chuck Weber — December 6, 2013 WELLINGTON, Fl. — You take for granted being able to come and go from your home as you please. But for Sarit Levy and Sean Solender … Continue reading
Due Process? Screw Process! In Nevada, Jonathan Friedrich gets Due Process pledge passed by 7-member commission Posted on December 10, 2013 by Ward Lucas One of my angriest complaints against the HOA movement is the almost complete void of the recognition of … Continue reading
Amazon.com: HOA Common Sense: rejecting private government Author – George K Staropoli George Staropoli’s latest book, HOA Common Sense, covers the following subjects and includes a recommendation for state legislatures to restore and acknowledge the state and national constitutional rights of homeowners. … Continue reading
NATIONAL – Buying into an HOA leads to buyer’s remorse by Beanie ConsumerAffairs.com: Buying into an HOA leads to buyer’s remorse Melody eventually concluded: “HOAs are not about pink doors and purple pansies that are not allowed. It is about money, lawyers … Continue reading
NapleNews.com: Muck: The enemy lurks deep in Indian River Lagoon “One solution is free: minding our grass clippings.” Jim Waymer – Florida Today — November 30, 2013 ROCKLEDGE, Fla. (AP) — At the Indian River Isles subdivision south of Rockledge, so … Continue reading
Tampa Bay Times: Beach cities battle illegal short-term rentals By Sheila Mullane Estrada — December 3, 2013 ST. PETE BEACH — Renting single-family homes or condominiums to tourists for a day, week or month is against the rules in many beach communities, … Continue reading
KHOU.com: Homeowners fight HOA for burglar bars in southwest Houston subdivision by Tiffany Craig / KHOU 11 News — Posted on December 6, 2013 HOUSTON — A group of neighbors in the Alief subdivision of Cedar Springs plan to fight … Continue reading
Click2Houston.com: Disabled veteran sued by HOA over rehabilitation pool Phillip Mena, Reporter — December 6, 2013 Fulshear, Texas – A disabled Vietnam Veteran has been forced by his Homeowner’s Association to stop backyard construction on a therapeutic indoor pool, court … Continue reading
firstcoastnews.com: HOA Reverses Decision on Statue Honoring Vets December 3, 2013 Gannett VALRICO, Fla. — A retired army veteran facing fines from his HOA after refusing to remove a statue honoring military veterans has won his fight.”My 23 years in the service … Continue reading
NewsChannel5.com: Community Suggests Gun Possession Is Illegal For Residents NewsChannel5 ANTIOCH, Tenn.- Some people in a Nashville neighborhood are furious over a new rule that makes it illegal to own a gun. Residents in Nashboro Village said it’s unconstitutional and leaves … Continue reading
wpbf.com: Kenneth Torrence mounts costly legal battle against HOA to keep dog By Terri Parker — November 22, 2013 WELLINGTON, Fla. —A Palm Beach County Sheriff’s deputy is facing a costly legal battle to keep his 4-year-old mixed-breed dog Sasha, after … Continue reading
WTSP.com: HOA asks Valrico vet to remove soldier statue honoring troops December 3, 2013 By Andre SeniorValrico, Florida – A Valrico man is locked in a dispute with his homeowners association over a statue of a soldier on the front lawn … Continue reading
wtsp.com: Corporation forces homeowners to sell property By Mike Deeson — November 21, 2013 Palm Harbor, Florida- Several homeowners say they are being forced to sell their Pinellas condos at a loss. Stephanie Krasowski bought her condo home several years ago for around … Continue reading
The Tennessean: Lawsuit alleges fraud by officers of Brentwood homeowners association Written by Quint Qualls — The Tennessean — November 24, 2013 Beneath the facade of one of Brentwood’s most affluent communities, neighbors have come toe-to-toe in federal court over allegations of wiretapping, … Continue reading
jacksonville.com: Bill takes aim at vacation rentals that turn into “mini-hotels” By Matt Dixon – November 28, 2013 TALLAHASSEE | Groups of vacationers that each year turn vacation rentals into “mini-hotels” might be out of luck if lawmakers pass legislation filed by … Continue reading
WPTV.com: “No kids” painted on grandfather’s car in Vero Beach, someone upset that his grandaughter visits By Meghan McRoberts — 11-14-2013 VERO BEACH, Fla.– A Treasure Coast Grandfather believes his granddaughter was the reason someone vandalized his cars. Now, he’s uneasy … Continue reading
krqe.com: Lighter shade ends homeowner dispute By Tina Jensen November 16, 2013 ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) – An Albuquerque woman who was threatened with eviction from her own home for painting her garage door red is now painting it a new–and similar–color … Continue reading
GMA.yahoo.com: HOA Fires Back at Fla. Man Who Said He Was Fined $5K Short Trees By Susanna Kim Good Morning America November 15, 2013 After a Florida man says he was fined $100 a day, or $5,000, for having two … Continue reading
livablecities.org: HOAs v. Kids: The New Shared Space Debate Think about your childhood. What are your favorite memories? For many of us, favorite childhood memories include playing in the street (and all over the neighborhood) with our friends, and summer … Continue reading
Chron.com: Builder claims drilling rights under Florida homes November 16, 2013 — By Drew Harwell, Tampa Bay Times BRANDON, Fla. (AP) — When Mallory and Zach Sinclair were looking for their first home, they swooned over a new townhouse in the Brandon subdivision … Continue reading
LEX 18 Investigates: Small Debt Costs Lexington Woman Her Home Posted: Nov 12, 2013 7:19 PM Ingrid Boak did not realize participation in her homeowner’s association was mandatory. It seems like a minor oversight, but it was a mistake that … Continue reading
consumerist.com: HOA fines homeowner 5K for planting trees that are currently too small November 13, 2013 — By Mary Beth Quirk The thing about trees is, they grow. But not fast enough for one Homeowner’s Association, which has been fining a … Continue reading
myfoxhouston.com: Homeowners battle vs. the HOA November 13,2013 — By Isiah Carey HOUSTON (FOX 26) – A Spring man is in a battle with his homeowner’s association after he’s told to take his decorative cross out of the front yard.Chris Bumann … Continue reading
WCNC.com: Condo owner fights HOA for years over repairs By Tony Burbeck / NBC Charlotte — November 6, 2013 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A south Charlotte condo owner says his two-year-long fight with his HOA over foundation repairs hasn’t yielded physical results, despite … Continue reading
Silver City Sun-News: City meeting to explain legislative impact on Homeowners Association Sun-News Report — November 9, 2013 LAS CRUCES – A meeting on Tuesday for board members and residents with the local Homeowner’s Association will discuss how state legislation passed … Continue reading
The Marietta Daily Journal: Embezzled HOA funds are repaid, but man still faces charges By Nikki Wiley — November 8, 2013 The former treasurer of the McEver Woods Homeowners Association in north Cobb is facing felony theft charges despite having repaid … Continue reading
CONTRA COSTA TIMES: Rules against trick-or-treating and playing prompts Blackhawk family to sue By Malaika Fraley Contra Costa Times — 11/07/2013 BLACKHAWK — A family that says its children were banned by their homeowners association from trick-or-treating or playing outside has sued … Continue reading
heraldonline.com: Florida Homeowner Scores Permanent Injunction Against HOA After Guests Denied Entry to His Home By David Acosta ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 4, 2013 — /PRNewswire/ — A circuit court judge has ordered a Central Florida homeowners association to stop its practice … Continue reading
nbc-2.com: Condo association manager accused of grand theft November 5, 2013 By Lucas Seiler, Charlotte County Reporter PORT CHARLOTTE, FL – A former Port Charlotte condo association manager has been charged with grand theft after investigators say she stole over … Continue reading