News2: Neighborhood attempting to overthrow HOA By Mayci McLeod August 22, 2016 Often, News 2 hears from people who are unhappy about their Homeowners Association (HOA). Now, a group of neighbors in Shadowmoss Plantation in West Ashley are banding together … Continue reading
DSNEWS.COM: Connecticut Supreme Court Clarifies Condition Precedent for HOA Foreclosure Actions By Kendall Baer August 16, 2016 Adam L. Bendett is President and shareholder of Bendett & McHugh, P.C. He is currently the Managing Attorney for the Connecticut Foreclosure Group … Continue reading
STRONGTOWNS.ORG: SUBURBAN POVERTY MEETS HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATIONS By Nathaniel M. Hood August 16, 2016 What will happen to Homeowner’s Associations in an America with increasing suburban poverty? It will be messy. The Atlantic went so far as to label suburbs as … Continue reading
CBSDFW: McKinney Homeowner Fights Back When HOA Cracks Down On Political Signs By Gabriel Roxas August 25, 2016 McKINNEY (CBS11) – A McKinney homeowner says his freedom of speech is under attack after his HOA cracked down on political signs … Continue reading
By: Coalition for Community Housing Policy in the Public Interest The typical homeowners or condominium association puts either a profit-motivated Developer or your neighboring property owners (people you may barely know, and who often lack relevant qualifications) in charge of … Continue reading
WNCN.COM: $500,000+ possibly stolen from 29 HOAs in Wake and Johnston counties, police say By CBS North Carolina August 16, 2016 GARNER, N.C. (WNCN) — More than $500,000 may have been stolen from 29 home owners associations in Wake and … Continue reading
Former HOA treasurer admits embezzling more than $100,000 August 25, 2016 By Judy Thomas The former treasurer of a Kansas City homeowners association pleaded guilty Thursday to stealing more than $100,000 from her HOA over 2 1/2 years. Loretta A. Lock, 78, … Continue reading
HONOLULU CIVIL BEAT: Ian Lind: Wrongful Foreclosure Claims Rock The Condo World By Ian Lind August 31, 2016 A class action lawsuit recently filed in federal court accuses two prominent law firms, and more than 70 condominium associations they represent, … 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 Over the years … 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 Symptoms are warning … Continue reading
THE KANSAS CITY STAR: Critics say many avenues can lead to reforming the HOA mess By Juudy L. Thomas August 3, 2016 As HOAs continue to proliferate, critics and a few lawmakers increasingly are calling for more regulations to protect … Continue reading
THE KANSAS CITY STAR: Angry residents dig for truth amid signs of decay in HOA By Judy L. Thomas August 3, 2016 At first glance, Quivira Falls seems a tranquil hamlet, tucked away in a tree-lined neighborhood in Overland Park. … Continue reading
THE KANSAS CITY STAR: It’s not easy to take on an HOA, but it’s possible to win By Judy L. Thomas July 28, 2016 For six years, Ferne Skidmore and her friends gathered weekly at the Velda Rose Estates clubhouse … Continue reading
The Wall Street Journal: Neighbor Disputes Turn Wealthy Areas Into War Zones By KATY MCLAUGHLIN July 28, 2016 The battle between homeowner Marshall Jenney and the Seabreeze Homeowners Association in Rehoboth Beach, Del., began innocently enough: Some of Mr. Jenney’s … Continue reading
SPRING HAPPENINGS: Homeowners Association Says Blue Memorial Ribbons Must Come Down Spring, Texas July 19th, 2016 Read article at link below. Poll taken for: Do Homeowner Associations have too much control? Results Morning 7/20/16: Yes – 91.49% No – 6.74% Undecided 1.77% … Continue reading
AUSTIN, Texas, July 19, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Hohmann, Brophy & Shelton, PLLC, announces that it has filed a putative class action lawsuit and is investigating further claims of wrongdoing by Niemann & Heyer, L.L.P., and other Texas Homeowner Association (HOA) … 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 I am beginning … Continue reading
WTSP.COM: FROM $150 FEE TO FORECLOSURE By Kendra Conlon July 12, 2016 Hillsborough County homeowners are battling their HOA in a foreclosure fight, but one missed payment could cost the family their home. “Because of $150, we’re going to lose … 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 On The Commons … Continue reading
KXAN: Hutto HOA says homeowners need permission to fly U.S.flag By Lauren Kravets June 22, 2016 HUTTO, Texas (KXAN) — A flag flap had some Hutto homeowners on the defensive, facing off with their homeowners’ association on when they can fly … Continue reading
Anthem Opinions: Anthem Highlands President Removed – Must Personally Pay Hearing Costs and Legal Fees By Tim Stebbins June 20, 2016 The Commission for Common-Interest Communities (the Commission) is a tribunal of 7 persons appointed by the Governor with … Continue reading
HOUSTON CHRONICLE: Judge sides with residents in Garden Oaks case By Erin Mulvaney June 13, 2016 A Harris County judge has ruled that even though a Garden Oaks family’s garage violated the deed restrictions in the popular neighborhood, the group that … Continue reading
LAS CRUCES SUN-NEWS: Courts” Covenants narrowly interpreted By Lawrence M. Wells, John S. Campbell, Montgomery & Andrews, P.A. Albuquerque – A ruling by the New Mexico Court of Appeals this spring over homeowners’ rights to keep chickens as pets, despite a … Continue reading
CCFJ.net: South Florida condo boards rip off consumers with high application fees Article Courtesy of The Miami Herald By Nicholas Nehamas Published June 6, 2016 Condo associations across South Florida are ripping off consumers with high application fees in violation … Continue reading
ABC15 Arizona: Can HOA tell you how to use your garage? By Joe Ducey June 6, 2016 H-O-A. They are three letters that can bring up some strong emotions. So do you love or loathe your homeowner’s association? One Gilbert … Continue reading
About the Film “The HOAX” is an independent examination of the abuse of power and lack of regulation in the homeowners’ association (HOA) industry; a business whose key selling point is the protection of property values. The film follows an … Continue reading
California State Assembly: Assembly Member Wagner’s Bill to Protect Homeowners Fails in Committee By David Scheidt May 4, 2016 SACRAMENTO – Assembly Bill 1720 by Assembly Member Donald P. Wagner (R-Irvine) recently failed in the Housing & Community Development Committee. The … Continue reading
Wednesday, May 18, 2016 Trotwood HOA responds to liens, worn facilities | Dayton News | www.whio.com Trotwood HOA responds to liens, worn facilities | Dayton News | www.whio.comAnd here is the HOA’s response to media coverage of owners withholding assessment … Continue reading
ABC13.COM: HOA SELLS HOME OF WOMAN WITH OUTSTANDING DUES By Lauren Lea May 23, 2016 TOMBALL, TX (KTRK) — A woman is being evicted from her home near Tomball after she says her homeowner’s association foreclosed on her home and … Continue reading
CCFJ.NET: Condo fraud laws must be strengthened, say politicians and police Resident: “We don’t want this to remain just promises” Article Courtesy of The Miami Herald By Brenda Medina Published May 14, 2016 It was an open secret. For years, … Continue reading
ABC13 NEWS: FAMILY, HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION BATTLE OVER FOOD TRUCK BUSINESS By Mayra Moreno May 13, 2016 SUGAR LAND (KTRK) — A battle is brewing in one Sugar Land community over a family’s food truck. The New Territory HOA is telling a … Continue reading
JDSUPRA BUSINESS ADVISOR: Nevada District Judge Voids HOA Foreclosure Following Evidence that HOA Hindered Efforts to Preserve its Mortgage By G. Benjamin Milam – Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP May 11, 2016 Nevada Eighth Judicial District Judge Elizabeth Gonzales has … Continue reading
ABC 13 NEWS: YOU ASK. WE INVESTIGATE. Woman says HOA issued violation for parked moving truck 13 Action News reached out to her HOA, … and were able to get Fisher some help. By Marissa Kynaston May 11, 2016 NORTH LAS VEGAS … Continue reading
DAILY DOSE: FHFA Vows to Keep Fighting HOA Super Priority Liens By Brian Honea May 10, 2016 The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has reaffirmed its support of authorized servicer reliance on the Housing and Economic Recovery Act (HERA) … Continue reading
CCFJ.NET: Fla. App. Court (3rd DCA) Upholds Limits on Amounts Due by Mortgagees for HOA Charges Article Courtesy of Lexology By Maurice Wutscher Published May 2, 2016 The Third District Court of Appeal of the State of Florida recently affirmed final judgment … Continue reading
The Washington Post: Man admits stealing $2.5 M from homeowner associations By Associated Press May 4, 2016 BALTIMORE — A man who prosecutors say financed a lifestyle of nightclubbing, NBA games, manicures and limousines by stealing $2.5 million from his … Continue reading
JDSUPRA BUSINESS ADVISOR: Florida Appellate Court Bolsters Statutory HOA Safe Harbor By Jose Vega – Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP April 26, 2016 A significant opinion from the Florida Third District Court of Appeal further clarifies the extent of the … Continue reading
The Tribune-Democrat: Accused homeowner association embezzler placed on probation By Patrick Buchnowski April 14, 2016 A family allegedly at the center of a scheme to embezzle money from a Richland Township homeowner association have paid back the money – some … 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 Reporters are finally … Continue reading
Miami Herald: Hundreds protest against condo fraud in South Florida By Brenda Medina April 16, 2016 More than 250 South Florida condo residents marched Saturday through the streets of Doral to demand that authorities take steps to stop a wave … Continue reading
Kiplinger: 5 reasons You Hate Your Homeowners Association 5. Some home buyers simply refuse to consider homes governed by an HOA, limiting your market By Bob Niedt April 20, 2016 When you rent, it’s understood you’re playing by the landlord’s … 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 Newton discovered that … Continue reading
My Palm Beach Post: Latest ruling makes inspecting HOA, condo records more cumbersome By Ryan Poliakoff April 16, 2016 One of the cornerstone rights of unit owners in condominiums, homeowners’ associations and cooperatives is the right to inspect the association’s … Continue reading
TheDenverChannel.com: Stapleton HOA blocking a homeowner’s radon mitigation system comes under fire By Jaclyn Allen March 25, 2016 DENVER – The Stapleton HOA that blocked a homeowner from installing a radon mitigation system is now coming under fire. “I actually … Continue reading
2016 Black Hills Film Festival: The HOAX will be screening on Friday, May 6 By Rodney Gray April 15, 2016 The HOAX will be screening at the Black Hills Film Festival in Rapid City, SD: Friday, May 6 – Journey … Continue reading
Herald Tribune: Buyer beware – That HOA could be a source of remorse In 2014…The total (association collected fines from members) reported: $66, 738. By Tom Lyons April 18, 2016 When Nicole Onorato bought a house in Lakewood Ranch in 2012, … Continue reading
Sentinel & Enterprise: Leominster condo owners stuck with big debt as ex-association president, son charged in theft By Joe Atmonavage April 10, 2016 LEOMINSTER — Last summer, Joe Butkiewicz was doing what he had been doing monthly since he and … Continue reading
Tampa Bay Times: Tampa firm probed by Attorney General Pam Bondi accused of fake bidding in foreclosure auctions By Susan Taylor Martin April 15, 2016 Two years ago, the homeowners association of Pasco County’s Quail Ridge Villas got a final … Continue reading
Topeka Veteran a home By Tyler Carter March 22, 2016 TOPEKA (KSNT) – A Topeka veteran is left without a home after a local homeowners association denied his VA loan after originally giving him approval. Stan Simmons decide to put … Continue reading
lowellsun.com: Former condo manager ordered to pay restitution, placed on probation …he stole more than $95,000… The Lowell Sun March 29, 2016 LOWELL — A Dracut man admitted on Tuesday he stole more than $95,000 from the condo association of the Parkview … Continue reading