KEYETV.com: HOA Threatens Lawsuit over Energy-Efficient Shingles By Melanie Torre August 6, 2015 A Round Rock couple has been threatened with a lawsuit because of the new, white shingles on their house. The heavy rain in May, particularly on Memorial … 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 frequently … Continue reading
The Survey says…. Well, that’s where we need YOUR help. Over the past several decades housing and homeownership has changed dramatically. Gone are the days when a house was a stand alone dwelling, where the owner had full sovereignty of … Continue reading
NEWS UNITED: Homeowner Wins $614,000 Judgment Against HOA Collection Companies …violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices act and Civil Racketeering LAS VEGAS, Aug. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — A Nevada jury awarded a homeowner $466,000 plus her attorneys fees and … Continue reading
JDSUPRA BUSINESS ADVISOR: Courts, States Continue to Wrestle with Homeowners Association Assessment Liens By Kenneth Jarin, Joseph E. Lubinski, Abran Vigil, Roger Winston – Ballard Spahr LLP August 3, 2015 The circumstances under which a condominium or homeowners association (HOA) … Continue reading
Orange County Register: In their words: GRF and Associa GRF Fires Associa By Scott Bosco, Staff Writer July 31, 2015 On July 2, the Golden Rain Foundation announced it would terminate its contract for management services with Associa/PCM. Questions as … Continue reading
NEWS UNITED: Homeowner Wins $614,000 Judgment Against HOA Collection Companies …violations of the Fair Debt Collection Practices act and Civil Racketeering LAS VEGAS, Aug. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — A Nevada jury awarded a homeowner $466,000 plus her attorneys fees and … Continue reading
THE FRIDAY FLYER: Almost 300 members call for recall of three Directors By Sharon Rice, Editor, The Friday Flyer July 31, 2015 At a meeting of the Canyon Lake Property Owners Board of Directors last Tuesday, July 21, former POA … Continue reading
Las Vegas Review-Journal: Real estate agents, HOAs battle over liens By Jennifer Robison July 25, 2015 It’s a Nevada Supreme Court decision that didn’t resolve much. The court’s September ruling in SFR Investments Pool 1 LLC v. U.S. Bank gave … Continue reading
Las Vegas Review-Journal: Ex-real estate agent once again defending himself at trial Hunt said it was “impossible to calculate” the economic harm in Southern Nevada from Depue’s scheme. By Jeff German July 27, 2015 For the third time in three … Continue reading
CCFJ.NET: CEVA HOA takes on new role: home owner Article Courtesy of Your Observer By Pam Eubanks Published July 27, 2015 LAKEWOOD RANCH — Looking at the cream-colored home on Sandhills Place, it’s hard to notice any difference between it and … Continue reading
CHAMPION NEWSPAPERS: Suspected embezzler in court July 25, 2015 A former treasurer of the Carbon Canyon 1 Homeowners Association in Chino Hills charged with two felony counts of embezzlement is scheduled for a pre-preliminary hearing Tuesday, Aug. 25, in Rancho … Continue reading
This Week’s Show The Survey says…. Well, that’s where we need YOUR help. Over the past several decades housing and homeownership has changed dramatically. Gone are the days when a house was a stand alone dwelling, where the owner had … Continue reading
ccfj.net: Deployed family returns to squatters, HOA getting rent …home vacant, because of issues with Chinese drywall. Channel 10 News Tampa July 25, 2015 A military family returns to their vacant Hillsborough County home to discover squatters had moved in, … Continue reading
ASBURY PARK PRESS: Letter: Lawmakers reject oversight of homeowners’ associations By Art Mooney July 20, 2015 To stick one’s head in the sand and pretend that a problem does not exist is commonly known as the ostrich approach. State legislators … Continue reading
FIRST COAST NEWS: Spencer’s Plantation HOA Board, residents entangled in ugly fight By Ken Amaro July 9, 2015 ORANGE PARK, Fla.– There are 222 homes in Spencer’s Plantation and some of those homeowners are in a fight with the Homeowners … Continue reading
CCFJ.NET: HOA shuts down boy’s lemonade stand By Michael Shingleton July 17, 2015 RUSKIN (FOX 13) – It wasn’t tax evasion, insider trading, health code violations or bankruptcy; eleven-year-old Gavin Gundersen’s lemonade stand was shut down because four neighbors complained, … Continue reading
NeighborsatWar.com: Stan “The Man” and the Transfer Scam Ward Lucas July 10, 2015 In my book, Neighbors At War, I wrote about a nasty little piece of HOA theft called ‘transfer fees. ‘ They’re hidden deep within the text of … 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 They don’t build … 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 They don’t build … Continue reading
BRICK.SHOREBEAT.COM:Pending N.J. Bill Could Affect Brick Homeowner Associations’ Governance By Daniel Nee July 13, 2015 Local officials have pledged to fight a bill pending in the New Jersey legislature that would lead to a state agency becoming more involved with … Continue reading
CapitalGazette.com: Attorney for community association claims recall votes are invalid The association racked up about $34,000 in legal fees. By Cindy Huang June 22, 2015 The Russett community in Laurel remains a community divided. Last week, homeowners took a vote … Continue reading
FORSYTH HERALD: Neighbor dispute escalates June 22, 2015 FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A man wanted to document harassing communications from his neighbor on Upland Court June 6. The man told officers he was approached by a neighbor who received a … Continue reading
Neighbors at War: Kicking Kids Around Ward Lucas June 13, 2015 guest blog by Dave Russell How to ‘legally’ discriminate against children in HOAs…… It’s pretty simple, and it only takes one word! A Fair Housing case was just settled … Continue reading
Los Angeles Times: Q&A – It’s wrong to fine owner for not watering lawn during drought By Donie Vanitzian June 13, 2015 Question: My homeowner association board won’t let me plant drought-resistant vegetation, saying it’s not in keeping with a … Continue reading
Consumer Affairs: Homeowners’ association threatens to sue residents over wheelchair ramp Because learning from someone else’s mistake is just too easy By Jennifer Abel June 10, 2015 Last month, a homeowners’ association in Franklin, Tennessee paid $156,000to settle (with no … Continue reading
Las Vegas Review-Journal: How Las Vegas HOA fraud costs are calculated could boost prison terms By Jeff German June 15, 2015 Las Vegas – In a bid to add as much as 10 years to the sentences of key figures … Continue reading
CCFJ.NET: Is this the condo from hell? Article and Video Courtesy of Channel 10 News Miami By Bob Norman June 20, 2015 The dream of living on the ocean is alive and well in Hollywood Beach. “It was my dream … Continue reading
CCFJ.net: Century Village investor to elderly owners: I’m buying your condo Article Courtesy of The Palm Beach Post By Tony Doris Published June 16, 2015 WEST PALM BEACH — Nancy Salmi moved to Century Village in suburban West Palm from California’s high … Continue reading
NEIGHBORS AT WAR: Are We Winning? Hunter’s Run Decision Says We Are! By Ward Lucas June 17, 2015 I never thought I’d see this day. But doesn’t it seem to you like more and more Homeowners Associations are losing big … Continue reading
Orlando Sentinel: Condo reform does not help all owners By Mary Shanklin June 19, 2015 Gov. Rick Scott this week signed a law aimed at protecting the rights of condo owners when developers are trying to convert complexes into rental … Continue reading
CCFJ.net: HOA, homeowner at odds over ‘Florida-friendly’ grass May 26, 2015 ORANGE COUNTY — A west Orange County community homeowner’s attempt to improve some landscaping has led to a three-year battle with the neighborhood’s homeowners association. The Summerport HOA rules … Continue reading
ASBURY PARK PRESS: Clubhouse foreclosure, $275K tax bill stuns Lakewood seniors By Shannon Mullen June 3, 2015 Story Highlights Residents first learned the foreclosure was in its “final stages” on Feb. 12 $91,000 tax lien has grown to $275,000 debt … Continue reading
KXAN.com: Homeowner told flood debris violates HOA rules By Angie Beavin June 5, 2015 HUTTO, Texas (KXAN) — Lisa Taylor’s Hutto home flooded knee deep on Memorial Day. The water rushed through their home, in the back door and out … Continue reading
ccfj.net: Is signing foreclosure documents for others forgery? Article Courtesy of The Palm Beach Post By Kimberly Miller Published June 9, 2015 The Nevada attorney general calls signing another person’s name on documents used to repossess a home “forgery” and … Continue reading
Herald-Tribune: Sabal Trace closes its golf course By Christi Womack May 19, 2015 NORTH PORT – Ambitious plans to turn a prominent South County golf course into a tourist destination featuring replicas of famous golf holes have come to a … Continue reading
LAS VEGAS REVIEW JOURNAL EDITORIAL: Release HOA fraud documents June 11, 2015 You’d think the federal government was prosecuting terrorists. Or hiding the existence of aliens. Or prosecuting hidden alien terrorists. But the alarming secrecy surrounding one of the biggest … Continue reading
WFAA.COM: Carrollton homeowners steamed over disappearing trees By David Schecter June 10, 2015 CARROLLTON — Angry residents at the Villages of Greenway Park development want to know why their homeowners’ association cut down two dozen trees without any warning. The … Continue reading
nwfdailynews.com: Private property rights often collide with public use of coastline By Tom McLaughlin June 6, 2015 Each year, thousands flock to the beaches of Northwest Florida to find the peace and serenity offered by sun, surf and sand.But more … Continue reading
CONSUMERAFFAIRS.com: Tennessee HOA pays $156,000 to settle disability-discrimination lawsuit By Jennifer Abel May 27, 2015 A homeowner’s association in Franklin, Tennessee has agreed to pay $156,000 to settle a lawsuit brought by a family who said the HOA unfairly barred … Continue reading
KENS5.com: Board member’s marriage to HOA employee is a conflict of interest Jennifer Bell is the community manager of the Villages of Westcreek in west Bexar County. Her husband, Christopher Bell, was elected to the HOA’s board of directors last … Continue reading
fortbendstar.com: Sugar Land woman says HOA crossed the line By Michael Sudhalter May 22, 2015 Last winter, Sugar Land resident Eleanor Burgess put an 18-inch decorative Christian Cross in her front yard garden as a memorial to her 92-year-old mother … Continue reading
CBS12.com: Foreclosure Crisis Fallout: HOAs Owe Cities Money By Lauren Hills May 21, 2015 BOYNTON BEACH (CBS12) — The Crossings in Boynton Beach is home to hundreds of people and like so many other places, the housing crisis hit hard.City … Continue reading
MYNEWS4.com: Nevada lawmakers want to pare down HOA’s power in foreclosure May 29, 2015 Associated Press CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Lawmakers who say a recent Nevada Supreme Court decision gives homeowners associations too much power to foreclose over unpaid … Continue reading
everythingLUBBOCK.com: Homeowners of ‘African Descent’ Unwelcome in Subdivision May 20, 2015 By Staff ATHENS, TX – David Dodd and the Texas Civil Rights Project announced legal action Tuesday against the Clearwater Bay Homeowners Association at Cedar Creek Lake in East … Continue reading
Las Vegas Review-Journal: State lawmakers should heed federal warnings on housing issues By Kevin Sigstad May 20, 2015 As the Nevada Legislature wraps up its 2015 regular session, state lawmakers will be addressing several issues important to homeowners and the … Continue reading
REALTY BIZ NEWS: Homeowner associations liens cause problems for buyers By Mike Wheatley May 19, 2015 Home buyers may soon face more stringent underwriting standards and even higher interest rates when applying for a mortgage to purchase a home that … Continue reading
KENS5.com: S.A. homeowner fighting back against HOA attorney fees, threats of foreclosure By Phil Anaya May 19, 2015 A single San Antonio mother with a sick daughter said she’s been told her homeowners association intends to move forward with proceedings … Continue reading
WSOCTV.COM: New bill would garnish tax returns for past due HOA fees May 1, 2015 NORTH CAROLINA — Under North Carolina law, if you live in a neighborhood that has a homeowner association and you don’t pay your dues, that … Continue reading
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