MarinaCityOnline.com: Is your condo association run by a ‘bully board’? By Don DeBat April 19, 2015 “Bully boards” are so prevalent in the world of condominiums that the term is commonplace among community association property managers and real estate attorneys.It’s … Continue reading
WFTV.COM: Poinciana HOA leaders meet to discuss president’s future, mishandled funds By Nancy Alvarez April 10, 2015 OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — A special meeting was called in Poinciana Friday to find out what happened to the funds that were allegedly … Continue reading
myfox8.com: Homeowner told to remove US Navy flag from house By CNN WIRE April 8, 2015 LEHI, Utah — A homeowners’ association in Lehi is facing backlash online after sending a letter to a resident and telling her to remove a … Continue reading
Neighbors at War: Disbanding an HOA By Ward Lucas April 14, 2015 Posted on April 14, 2015 by Ward Lucas I think I’ve written about this before, so forgive me if this is repetitive. But a friend of mine lives … Continue reading
FOXSANANTONIO.com: Navy vet gets house back after HOA foreclosure State Rep. Roland Gutierrez, D-San Antonio, has introduced legislation (HB1335) to cap HOA attorneys’ fees associated with the foreclosure process. SAN ANTONIO – A retired petty officer is getting his home … Continue reading
The Washington Post: Banning speech close to home By John Jordan April 3, 2015 About 20 percent of Americans live in communities regulated by a homeowners association (HOA), run by boards that, under state and federal law, have nearly unchecked … Continue reading
Confucius said, “The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home”. Given the lack of integrity in residential America and the ill health of our homes, I would say the strength of our nation is in serious … 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 Homeownership was once … Continue reading
Houston Chronicle: Prime property center of court dispute in the Woodlands Yet every homeowner in The Woodlands has a covenant included in their deed designed to protect the beauty of the master-planned community of 100,000 By Cindy Horswell March 27, … Continue reading
Ocala Star Banner: No charges in HOA dispute Felony theft is felony theft,” he (Kronen) said. “You steal money. It’s gone. They proved it. Somebody should pay the price.” By Richard Anguiano March 30, 2015 Expect no criminal charges in the … Continue reading
10NEWS.com: Chula Vista homeowners face HOA fines for children playing on driveway, sidewalk By 10News Digital Team, Cristin Severance March 24, 2015 CHULA VISTA, Calif. – Some Chula Vista homeowners contacted Team 10, furious that their homeowners association is fining them … Continue reading
Ocala Star Banner: Property Management Consultants settles with state, will pay fines … a member of the coalition, called the DBPR’s actions against PMC “a slap on the wrist.” By Richard Anguiano, Business Editor March 25, 2015 A developer paid $17,350 … Continue reading
NEIGHBORSATWAR.com: HOA Embezzlement Hits All, From High & Mighty to Small & Weak By Deborah Goonan March 15, 2015 Some readers may be under the impression that embezzlement of HOA funds only happens to Homeowners’ Associations (HOAs) with hundreds or … Continue reading
StarTribune: Minnetonka condo residents win settlement in federal lawsuit Arbitrary rules that restrict the rights of children to enjoy the places where they live are not acceptable. By KELLY SMITH March 20, 2015 Suit accused Minnetonka condo association of discriminating … Continue reading
10News.com: Homeowners say HOA crossing the line selfie stick … California Civil Code 4925 prevents HOA boards from blocking homeowners from attending regular meetings. By Cristin Severance March 16, 2015 SAN DIEGO – UPDATE (March 17, 2015): Mira Mesa homeowners were … Continue reading
George K. Staropoli: The unconstitutional delegation of implied rulemaking powers to HOAs In regard to the delegation of legislative powers to private entities, a review of the fuzzy case history of the Non-delegation doctrine indicates a constitutional requirement for governmental … Continue reading
NEIGHBORSATWAR.com: HOA Embezzlement Hits All, From High & Mighty to Small & Weak By Deborah Goonan March 15, 2015 Some readers may be under the impression that embezzlement of HOA funds only happens to Homeowners’ Associations (HOAs) with hundreds or … Continue reading
Professor Gary Solomon: THE BOTTOM LINE: HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS IN AMERICA January 14, 2015 History dictates: Not knowing the truth is a road to social disaster. Introduction Many readers are familiar with my academic work related to Homeowners Associations(HOAs): HOA: Crisis … Continue reading
March 13th was the official date that all bills needed to be file by. Listed below are HOA bills filed with the legislature for 2015. Most are single-issue bills.However, SB1168 – West and its companion bill HB2797 – Villalba are … Continue reading
LawfirmRBS.com: Community Association Managers, Lawyers, and Tooth Whitening? The key to boards avoiding claims of antitrust appears to be “active supervision” by the state. March 11, 2015 So, what do state boards that regulate community association managers and dentists have … Continue reading
Tampa Bay Times: Florida law could help rich investors force condo owners from their homes … a “bulk buyer” like Grande Oasis Investments would not have to pay compensation if it disclosed in its termination plan that it intended to sell … 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 There was a … Continue reading
BlufftonToday.com: S.C. grapples with HOA complaints By Sarita Chourey March 12, 2015 COLUMBIA — Neighborhood Nazi. Condo Commando. Bullies. The dictatorship. Those were some of the terms property owners and officials used to describe bad actors in South Carolina’s thousands … Continue reading
WSB-TV2: HOA cuts water to disabled resident for unpaid fines The homeowner’s daughter says her mother is up to date with the monthly homeowner association assessment, but cannot afford to pay all the fines By Tom Regan March 12, 2015 … Continue reading
NJ.com: N.J. men accused of stealing more than $75K from condominium By Kathryn Brenzel March 11, 2015 JERSEY CITY – Three men allegedly stole at least $75,000 from a Jersey City condominium, pocketing money intended for repairs, loan repayments and … Continue reading
Ahwatukee Foothills News: DiCiccio: ‘Ugly politics’ and the ABM election Late last year, after it increased its budget by 5 percent and raised our assessment, ABM hired a political operative … — our HOA hired a political consultant March 12, … Continue reading
Neighbors at War.com: Ward Lucas: I know there are some FBI people who read this blog. Have some guts and start investigating racketeering in HOAs all over the country! March 6, 2015 By Ward Lucas Guns? Organized crime? Fear of … Continue reading
Local10.com: Residents: North Bay Village condo has gone criminal Bob Norman, Reporter March 5, 2015 NORTH BAY VILLAGE, Fla. – The Kennedy House condominium is located on Biscayne Bay in North Bay Village, but many of its residents said the … 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 When I was … Continue reading
arizona.newszap.com: Trying to close enforcement gap: Condos live under own rules; compliance mixed March 4, 2015 By Rusty Bradshaw Independent Newsmedia, Inc. USA SUN CITY, Ariz. — Sun City resident Richard LeBass looks across the street from his condominium property … Continue reading
Las Vegas Review-Journal: HOA scheme straw buyer, attorney say they feared for their lives March 4, 2015 By Jeff German Suspended lawyer Brian Jones testified Wednesday that he was fresh out of law school working at a high-powered law firm … Continue reading
WKRN.com: $28K missing from Murfreesboro Homeowners Association By WKRN web staff February 25, 2015 MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WKRN) – The homeowners association of the Villages at Hazelwood reported to Murfreesboro police that nearly $28,000 is missing from their account. The Villages … Continue reading
Las Vegas Review-Journal: Witness describes payoffs, rigging elections in HOA fraud trial March 2, 2015 By Jeff German Ralph Priola was a busy man during the height of the massive scheme to take over anddefraud Las Vegas-area homeowners associations between … Continue reading
“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 investigative reporter, homeowners, … Continue reading
LATIMES: HOA board could be liable for disclosure of owners’ personal data Q&A: Reining in HOA management company’s inappropriate self-promotion By Donie Vanitzian March 1, 2015 “…Homeowner associations, their directors and third-party vendors are subject to statutory requirements governing personal … Continue reading
Mortgage Servicing News: The Hidden Impact of HOA Delinquencies By Rosie Biundo February 26, 2015 Homeowners association claims pose serious threats to servicers and investors. The number of associations in the U.S. is estimated to be between 300,000 and 350,000 and more … Continue reading
Las Vegas Review-Journal: HOA fraud trial kicks off this week By Jeff German February 21, 2015 In the wake of a high-profile investigation that began more than seven years ago, the suicides of three key targets and the guilty pleas … Continue reading
THE TAMPA TRIBUNE: HOA spat gets nasty as meeting door slammed on owner By Mike Salinero | Tribune Staff Published: February 13, 2015 TAMPA — A long-simmering feud between two Brandon residents and their homeowners association board escalated into a … Continue reading
This Week’s Show This show is dedicated to the memory of Monica (M.J.) Sadler 1956-2015 In his new book HOA: Crisis in America Dr. Gary Solomon provides a key piece of the puzzle that allows us to begin to see the real … Continue reading
Sometimes Mother Nature gets in the way of our plans. This week is a perfect example. Because of snow, ice and extremely cold temperatures we were not able to record a new show so please enjoy a rebroadcast of Fred … Continue reading
The New York Times: Reform the Condominium By Matthew Gordon Lasner February 17, 2015 FROM New York to Miami, from South Padre Island, Tex., to Park City, Utah, the American condominium has become the hot new investment for global capital. … Continue reading
Local10.com: Residents allege condo leaders are cashing in on positions State investigating Oakland Park condo for allegedly failing to release financial documents By Bob Norman, Reporter February 4, 2015 OAKLAND PARK, Fla. – The Department of Business and Professional Regulation … Continue reading
wbtv.com: York County woman fed up with homeowners association By Sarah-Blake Morgan February 13, 2015 INDIAN LAND, SC (WBTV) – Taking on a persistent homeowners association is a battle many have faced before, but one York County mother says she’s … Continue reading
Harris County Court Judgment: Church’s Restrictive Reserve “E” Not Subject to HOA Deed Restrictions Filed February 9, 2015 The Court Judgment ordered that: (1) Restrictive Reserve “E” owned by Defendant Mt. Olive Evangelical Lutheran Church is not subject to the … Continue reading
WOAI.com: Measure Would Limit HOA Attorneys Fees By Jim Forsyth, February 12th 2015 Members of the Texas Legislature are taking aim at a familiar target–Home Owners Associations. News Radio 1200 WOAI reports State Rep Roland Gutierrez (D-San Antonio) has filed a … Continue reading
TEXAS Family COUNCIL: San Antonio Homeowner Loses Home to HOA for Exorbitant Attorney Fees February 10, 2015 Updated: Tuesday, February 10 2015, 08:21 AM CST SAN ANTONIO — Richard Miller says he served in the United States Navy for 14 years, … Continue reading
KRGV.COM: Tracking the Dough Residents are paying money to neighborhood associations, but not seeing any improvements February 10, 2015 Channel 5 News McAllen – The money is collected through water bills, but city officials say they are not following their … 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
ALJAZEERA AMERICA: Floridians forced to sell their homes at huge losses A state law can force some Floridians out of their condo units for only a fraction of what they originally paid February 6, 2015 by David Martin ORLANDO – … Continue reading
Las Vegas Review-Journal: Former Henderson woman pleads guilty in real estate fraud … high-end condominiums (used) as collateral without the knowledge of their owner… By Jeff German February 3, 2015 A former Henderson woman pleaded guilty Tuesday in a $1.5 million real … Continue reading