TheBlaze.Com: What Happened After This Family Put Statues of Jesus and the Virgin Mary on Their Lawn Could Spark Legal Battle By Billy Hallowell September 19, 2014 A Florida family is locked in an intense battle with a homeowners association … Continue reading
CCFJ.NET: CAMS and KICKBACKS – ONLY ALL TOO COMMON! Opinion by Jan Bergemann September 27, 2014 I have over the years seen many attempts to “bribe” CAMs, but none as blatant as this postcard: (See article) This postcard was mailed … Continue reading
Florida Association News: Appellate Court Decision Alters 23 Years Of Collection Practices For Condominium Associations September 22, 2014 In a somewhat surprise decision, the Florida 2nd District Court of Appeal has ruled that, in certain circumstances, associations may not rely upon the … Continue reading
Evan McKenzie on Las Vegas Fraud Case: It makes no sense to put untrained, uncompensated, and often unqualified volunteers in charge of billions of dollars, based on a bogus ideology of privatism. http://m.reviewjournal.com/news/las-vegas/new-details-revealed-hoa-fraud-caseWhat this massive fraud reveals is how vulnerable … Continue reading
KTNV: Homeowners association accused of hiding dozens of vehicles By Darcy Spears September 15, 2014 Las Vegas, NV (KTNV) — A homeowners association is part of an investigation by the state and Contact 13 after angering residents by hiding 70 cars. … Continue reading
Las Vegas Review-Journal: New details revealed in HOA fraud case By Jeff German September 13, 2014 After months of maneuvering behind the scenes, losing a $7 million contract to fix defects at the Vistana condominium complex was not an option … Continue reading
WNCN.COM: City threatens to cut off water, renters insist they paid dues Renters say the HOA has not paid its utility bill By Justin Quesinberry September 10, 2014 DURHAM, N.C. – Renters in a Durham complex say the city threatened to cut … Continue reading
EXPLORERNEWS.COM: Such the Spot – A case of the HOA blues By Darcie Maranich September 12, 2014 Before I lived in one, I always thought that neighborhoods with Homeowner’s Associations were better than those without. I imagined manicured lawns and … Continue reading
Naples Daily News: Florida law lets investors force out condo owners at a loss By James L. Rosica September 8, 2014 TALLAHASSEE — Condo owners say a 7-year-old change in state law now is forcing them from their homes as … Continue reading
NJTODAY.NET: Free speech on trial in co-op’s leafleting ban case Question: “… why it is fair for the board to pass out leaflets that are political in nature and at the same time prohibit residents from doing so?” By Michael Booth … Continue reading
ABC 10 News: Red tag could force hundreds out of National City’s Bayview Tower The homeowners association filed a $14 million lawsuit against the Pacifica Companies. By Joe Little September 9, 2014 NATIONAL CITY, Calif. – Hundreds of South Bay … Continue reading
Houston Chronicle: Homeowners plan protest over pool that was never built Cypress residents say developers not delivering recreational features promised when they bought homes By Erin Mulvaney September 5, 2014 A job transfer brought the Logans here from Chicago. Good … Continue reading
The Charlotte Observer: Meeting puts the focus on HOA rights Since taking office in 2011, Moore said, he’s received at least 3,000 complaints from state residents complaining about homeowners associations. By Elisabeth Arriero September 2, 2014 Residents fed up with … Continue reading
By Nicole Estaphan, FOX 5 Digital Reporter — Posted September 4, 2014 Several Homeowner Association board members say their bank accounts are empty and they were all being serviced by the same management company, Pride Services Group. Dunwoody police investigators … Continue reading
By Kim Miller — Posted September 5, 2015 The Palm Beach Post Florida Gov. Rick Scott has asked the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation Secretary Ken Lawson to come up with recommendations on changing a 2007 law that … Continue reading
MSN Real Estate: Forced-out condo owners ask governor for help By Diana Olick, CNBC August 28, 2014 Florida condominium owners in danger of losing their homes are making a final desperate plea, hoping that Gov. Rick Scott will intervene.These owners … Continue reading
By Joseph Adams on September 2nd, 2014Posted in Assessment Collection, Owner Payment Responsibility, Reader Q&A Question: Our condominium association is undertaking a very large repair project involving the structure of our building. It is a several million dollar job, and would involve a huge special assessment. … Continue reading
Written by Bob Hunt on Tuesday, 02 September 2014 12:16 pm When a condominium is sold, who should pay the cost of providing the buyer with various HOA (Homeowner Association) documents, the buyer or the seller? The purchase and sale of a … Continue reading
By Brendan Buschi | Sep 03, 2014 The events which resulted in our move to Sussex County last year originated from our desire to be free of involvement in a homeowners association. The challenge of finding property, building a home, … Continue reading
KOB.COM: Realty employee allegedly embezzled $100,000+ from Rio Rancho homeowners association Updated: 09/02/2014 10:39 PM | Created: 09/02/2014 8:56 PM By: Erica Zucco, KOB Eyewitness News 4 RIO RANCHO — For weeks, Rio Rancho police have investigated a business they say … Continue reading
by: Diana Olick | Stephanie Dhue — CNBC Posted: Thursday, 28 Aug 2014 Florida condominium owners in danger of losing their homes are making a final desperate plea, hoping that Gov. Rick Scott will intervene. These owners are not in foreclosure, nor are … Continue reading
New York Times: Seeing Discolored Lawns, California Businesses Apply Dab of Green Some homeowner associations have been known to fine up to $500 if a resident’s front yard is deemed insufficiently tended. By Jennifer Medina September 1, 2014 LONG BEACH, … Continue reading
ORLANDO SENTINEL: Homeowners take control of MetroWest August 26, 2014 By Mary Shanklin Almost 30 years after the 1,800-acre MetroWest community opened, homeowners there will soon control Orlando’s largest development. At a meeting of the MetroWest Master Association last week, … Continue reading
CCFJ.NET: Allegations of bully tactics, misspent money Article and Video Courtesy of Local 10 News By Bob Norman Published August 26, 2014 Local 10 ‘s Bob Norman delves into a Coral Springs community called Glen Walk plagued by homeowners’ association politics and allegations of … Continue reading
By: North Carolina HOA Law Blog Posted 8/28/2014 The North Carolina Court of Appeals recently rendered an opinion reiterating that all amendments to the restrictive covenants (“CCRs”) governing a planned community must be reasonable. As background, the existing law is … Continue reading
Posted by AtHomeNet Blogs on Friday, August 29, 2014 HOA laws are generated at the state level. Some states require licensing and others do not. Connecticut is one state that requires certification as well as licensure to prove you have what it … Continue reading
by: Howard Dakoff CHICAGO TRIBUNE Posted: August 30, 2014 There have been quite a few Illinois legislative, judicial and executive developments affecting condominium associations recently. Part one is below, and next week’s column will cover additional developments. Electronic communications to be … Continue reading
By: Pamela Dittmer McKuen — CHICAGO TRIBUNE Posted: August 30, 2014 The Community Association Manager Licensing and Disciplinary Act is undergoing its first major revision. This law as of Oct. 1, 2012, requires anyone who performs paid management services to Illinois community … Continue reading
AZCENTRAL.COM: Avondale HOA thwarts Boy Scout’s American flag project By David Madrid, The Republic August 27, 2014 Kyle Tucker just wants to plant a flagpole at his Avondale high school on his way to becoming an Eagle Scout. Instead, he’s … Continue reading
Posted August 26, 2014 We often hear from owners and their counsel who claim that Illinois associations cannot evict an owner for failing to pay condominium or common interest community assessments. This is simply incorrect, and it has been well-settled … Continue reading
The Desert Sun: Despite drought, Indio development requires grass “Typically the city does not get involved in an HOA. Obviously a drought is different” By Tatiana Sanchez August 25, 2014 While agencies throughout the Coachella Valley and across California are … Continue reading
By Mary Ellen Podmolik,Tribune reporter — Posted August 19, 2014 Gov. Pat Quinn on Tuesday killed a bill that would have limited the amount of money due to a condominium association when a foreclosed unit is sold. The governor, who had to … Continue reading
By Steve Vaughan — The Virginia Gazette — 5:51 p.m. EDT, August 19, 2014 A simmering dispute over future development at Kingsmill has resulted in postponement of a scheduled election for the community’s board of directors while a court clarifies disputes over election … Continue reading
by Margaret Banks — Posted August 18, 2014 Vestal Property Management paid five water bills for Heritage House in 2012, which seems to contradict the owner’s claim that he managed the condos in name only.Canceled checks released by the city … Continue reading
By Jason Stoogenke — Posted: August 20, 2014 Many of you contact Action 9, upset with your homeowners association. But, sometimes, homeowners associations are the victims. Lakisha Allen is a parent, a full-time IT specialist, and HOA president. “A lot of work,” she … Continue reading
Division on Civil Rights Director Craig T. Sashihara announced today that the Division has posted a new Disability Accommodation Fact Sheet on its Web site that explains disability accommodation rights for the owners and occupants of condominiums, cooperatives and other … Continue reading
AccessNorthGa.com: ‘Remove flags or be fined’ homeowner told by HOA By Staff August 16, 2014 GAINESVILLE – A Gainesville woman has been told by her homeowners’ association that she must remove the Israeli and American flags on display in her … Continue reading
The Dallas Morning News: Texas law lets developers ban solar panels while subdivisions are growing By Wendy Hundley August 16, 2014 Eric Schirmer thought the time was right to add solar panels to his Plano home to cut electricity costs … Continue reading
Denver Business Journal: Colorado officials demand change to condo defects law at State of the City address By Molly Armbrister August 15, 2014 Three mayors, a state legislator and the leader of a nonprofit all came together Friday at the Denver … Continue reading
Las Vegas Review-Journal: Delay sought for HOA fraud trial By Jeff German August 13, 2014 Defense lawyers for the six defendants charged in the massive scheme to take over homeowners associations, including alleged mastermind Leon Benzer, have asked to delay … Continue reading
Las Vegas Review-Journal: $2 million awarded to couple in condo fraud case August 15, 2014 By CARRI GEER THEVENOT A couple was awarded $2.4 million on Friday in a federal breach-of-contract and fraud case involving a condominium they purchased in … Continue reading
The Wall Street Journal: In Florida, Condo Battles Play Out Fallout From Real-Estate Bust Now Pits Developers vs. Unit Owners By Kris Hudson and Arian Campo-Flores August 5, 2014 The drama of Florida’s boom-then-bust real-estate market is now playing out … Continue reading
CBS5AZ.com: Scottsdale HOA sues property management Their property management company is accused of embezzling more than $3.4 million. By Jason Barry August 14, 2014 SCOTTSDALE, AZ (CBS5) – Some North Scottsdale homeowners are angry and they want answers.Their property management company is … Continue reading
TAMARAC TALK: Former HOA President Arrested for Grand Theft August 11, 2014 By Sharon Aron Baron A former president of a Tamarac homeowners association has been arrested and charged with grand theft and fraud for stealing up to $200,000 from … Continue reading
MyrtleBeachOnline: HOA law in South Carolina gathering support from Horry delegation By Steve Jones August 9, 2014 Momentum may be building among members of the Horry County legislative delegation for introducing a bill that would address at least some of … Continue reading
ABA JOURNAL: Condo owners in Florida battle developers seeking forced sale of their unit By Debra Cassens Weiss August 7, 2014 A change to Florida law that makes it easier to change condo buildings to apartments has spurred litigation by … Continue reading
WFSB.COM:Deteriorating condo complex finally being fixed By Susan Raff By Rob Polansky August 8, 2014 WATERBURY, CT (WFSB) – City officials in Waterbury are aiming to fix safety and building code violations at a condominium complex. In an unprecedented move, the … Continue reading
Ocala Star Banner: Property management company is under state review By Richard Anguiano Business Editor August 2, 2014 State officials are looking into the alleged misdeeds of an Ocala property management company after members of several local homeowners groups sent … Continue reading
By Richard Anguiano Business editor Published: Saturday, August 2, 2014 at 7:27 p.m. State officials are looking into the alleged misdeeds of an Ocala property management company after members of several local homeowners groups sent them complaints. The Office of General … Continue reading
by Shelah Lynn, Katherine Noonan, Roger Winston Ballard Spahr LLP August 1, 2014 A recent Nevada Supreme Court decision suggests that community association common areas may be subject to property tax based upon the value of common area improvements, even if the underlying land … Continue reading