By Andrew Doughman — Posted May 23, 2013 Anyone living in a homeowners association in Nevada might want to pay attention to the next few weeks at the Legislature. Lobbyists representing investors, debt collectors, property management companies, real estate firms and banks … Continue reading
by Jay Root — posted May 21, 2013 INDIO, Calif. — The slick brochure advertising homes in the Sun City Shadow Hills neighborhood near Palm Springs has escapist senior fantasy written all over it. “Get Ready For The Next Great Chapter Of Your Life,” … Continue reading
By Anna Merlan Published Mon., May 20 2013 at 10:44 AM Carona John Carona, our Republican state senator from Dallas, learned some hard lessons this session about how his fellow lawmakers’ business interests tend to dominate the doings in … Continue reading
Posted May 21, 2013 Governor Martin O’Mally has signed legislation passed by the Maryland Senate and House of Delegates that permits closed condominium board meetings for the purpose of discussion business transactions. House Bill 388 and Senate Bill 197 were both … Continue reading
by Martin A. Schwartz — posted May 13, 2013 HB 73- Omnibus Legislation This bill containing 74 pages is a “stripped down” version of a bill which passed the House last year but failed to obtain Senate approval. It contains a … Continue reading
May 20, 2013 Governor Martin O’Malley has signed into law legislation passed by the Maryland General Assembly that amends the Maryland Contract Lien Act as it relates to the foreclosure of liens by condominiums and homeowners associations. The new law modifies Section 14-204 of the Real Property … Continue reading
This is one in a series of occasional stories about ethics and transparency in the part-time Texas Legislature. It was produced in partnership with Texas Monthly. INDIO, Calif. — The slick brochure advertising homes in the Sun City Shadow Hills … Continue reading
by Jay Root — May 20, 2013 This is one in a series of occasional storiesabout ethics and transparency in the part-time Texas Legislature. It was produced in partnership with Texas Monthly and appears in print in the June issue of the magazine. … Continue reading
May 13, 2013 Belle Isle, Fla. – There are plans to turn a house in the middle of a quiet residential neighborhood into an assisted living facility. The house is in a subdivision in Belle Isle. On a quiet cul-de-sac … Continue reading
By Claire Cardona — May 17, 2013 The House on Friday approved a bill that would prevent homeowner’s associations from restricting drought-resistant landscaping, also known as xeriscaping. According to the bill by Sen. Kirk Watson, D-Austin, an association could require a … Continue reading
By Elisabeth Arriero — May 17, 2013 Charlotte residents would be better protected from homeowners associations if the General Assembly passes several key pieces of legislation, lawmakers said last week. The N.C. House of Representatives is reviewing several bills that … Continue reading
Effective March 1st, a series of new Marion County Small Claims Court rules went into effect. Many of these will impact the association’s rights and abilities when it comes to collecting past due assessments. Rules worthy of note are as … Continue reading
This bill containing 74 pages is a “stripped down” version of a bill which passed the House last year but failed to obtain Senate approval. It contains a potpourri of changes to the Condominium Act, the Cooperative Act and the … Continue reading
By Diane K. Wohlfarth, Esq. On March 6, 2013, the Pennsylvania Legislative Action Committee of CAI presented a legal symposium in King of Prussia called “Hot Cases and Trends in Condo and HOA Law.” Marshal Granor, Esq., Stefan Richter, Esq., … Continue reading
by Dennis Ferrier — March 27, 2013 NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) – Foreclosures have always been an ugly, heartbreaking business. But now, instead of just feeling sorry for people who have lost their homes, Tennesseans might soon be paying money for … Continue reading
By Cindy George — May 18, 2013 The relationship between homeowner association boards and residents of the communities they oversee can be contentious. And then, there’s the legendary level of toxicity. Neighbors take sides. Camps form. Community bulletin boards and Facebook posts … Continue reading
The information in this document is current as of May 13, 2013, noon, and may change for various reasons at any time. The following bills are STILL MOVING: CSHB 3803 (McClendon) As presented, this bill relating to the municipal and county … Continue reading
By Tamara Sone — May 10, 2013 RANCHO MIRAGE — More than two months after a fight erupted during an HOA meeting at The Springs that sent one man to the hospital, that man has filed a lawsuit accusing the … Continue reading
By Brendan Pierson — May 10, 2013 Months after Hurricane Sandy devastated buildings all over New York City, co-op and condo owners are still filing lawsuits accusing their building managers of negligence in preparing for the storm. These plaintiffs face a … Continue reading
By Jean Winters — May 10th, 2013 This has been a busy year for homeowner association (HOA) bills. Early in the year, Senator Hays proposed SB596 that was a blanket rewrite of Chapter 720, originally proposed by a “consumer advocacy” … Continue reading
by Bill Vogrin — Published: May 9, 2013 Water-guzzling Kentucky bluegrass and other non-native turf can no longer be mandated by homeowners association covenants under a bill that passed theGeneral Assembly and is awaiting a signature by Gov. John Hickenlooper. If Senate Bill 183 is signed into law, … Continue reading
Reporter: Patrick Price — May 7, 2013 EVANS, Ga. (WRDW) — Money is tight these days for Erica Passey. “We’re just careful about where every penny goes,” she said. Five months ago, she found out exactly where her pennies went. “We’re always … Continue reading
By JEFF GERMAN LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL — Posted May 5, 2013 Edith Gillespie marveled at the way her half-brother, former construction company boss Leon Benzer, was spreading money around town. While sharing a bottle of wine at her home with a … Continue reading
By Drew Dixon — Posted May 4, 2013 A Green Cove Springs woman was arrested Thursday at a homeowners meeting over a dispute about her holiday lawn nativity scene, according to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office. Kathleen Sue Thomas, 61, was … Continue reading
Notice of Filing Proposed Advisory Opinion The Standing Committee on UPL, pursuant to R. Regulating Fla. Bar 10-9.1(f)(3), provides this notice of filing a proposed advisory opinion on the activity of community association managers. The proposed opinion will not change … Continue reading
By Kelli Stegeman — May 2, 2013 A Fort Myers Beach veteran fighting a deadly illness is desperate. He says his condo association is threatening to punish him for using a critical tool that’s helping keep him alive. He wants to know … Continue reading
By Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel posted May 5, 2013 The Woodlands Homeowners Association has threatened to sue one of its residents, a self-proclaimed “loudmouth” who has a website about the going-ons within the community. An attorney for the law firm Becker … Continue reading
By Anthony Clark — Posted May 2, 2013 Law enforcement is investigating a Gainesville property management company after several homeowners associations reported that money was missing from their accounts. The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office is working with the Gainesville Police … Continue reading
By: Dave Gould Posted May 2, 2013 OCEAN RIDGE, Fla. – Robert Bucchere has been arrested by Ocean Ridge police on charges that he took almost $62,000 from the Wellington Arms Condominium Association. An arrest report issued by police says … Continue reading
by Phil Anaya / KENS 5 — May 3, 2013 A northwest San Antonio resident is being sued by his homeowners association for hundreds of thousands of dollars in violations he calls “ridiculous”. “We’ve lived in this community going on 18 … Continue reading
By Alex de Armas – Published April 24th, 2013 GAINESVILLE- The scandal involving homeowners’ associations being ripped off is growing. Today we learned at least four more associations are involved in the Sun Lu Properties investigation. Yesterday we told you that … Continue reading
By Rob Jenkins – April 26, 2013 The buzziest buzzword in education these days is “bullying.” Teachers and administrators constantly regale kids with anti-bullying mandates, speeches and slogans. Actually, to say that they “regale kids” might be an understatement. In some … Continue reading
TCAA in its late April 2013 newsletter stated:” It has not been demonstrated that embezzlement is a problem for POAs.” yet the link below lists just some of the fraud and embezzlement news stories. Homeowners in Texas have great difficulty proving fraud and … Continue reading
by Drew Karedes / KHOU 11 News – April 30, 2013 HOUSTON — A senior citizen who was ambushed in her garage and pistol whipped repeatedly is speaking out. Peggy Wood says she doesn’t want to see anyone else go through … Continue reading
May 2, 2013 As expected, House Bill HB 1134 (HB 1134) has cleared the Senate on a 20 to 15 party line vote. HB 1134 is the bill that will study the need for expanded regulatory authority for the HOA … Continue reading
May 2, 2013 Last week the House of Representatives and the Senate passed Bill 7119 providing many needed amendments to Florida Statute 720, the statute regulating homeowner associations. We are now waiting for the governor to sign the bill into … Continue reading
By Stephen Thompson | Tribune Staff – April 21, 2013 PALM HARBOR – Her arms and legs left immobile by multiple sclerosis, Anne Kiekhofer doesn’t take advantage of many of the amenities offered by Highland Lakes, a 55-and-over community overlooking Lake Tarpon. Not … Continue reading
Some residents of the Trailwood Home Owners Association told WFTV’s Myrt Price that they can’t believe that someone they trusted, a law enforcement officer and someone who had been their HOA president for seven years, could be accused of something … Continue reading
A Jacksonville couple believes their homeowner’s association isn’t allowing them to park in a handicapped space, despite having all of the required placards. They called the On Your Side team to see whose rules supersede whose and to get help.and … Continue reading
By Veronica Macias – April 28, 2013 – Plan to create one master homeowners association Las Cruces – Residents of Santa Teresa Country Club are creating one master homeowners association so they can demand changes from property owner Greg Collins. Homeowners in the area would like for Dona … Continue reading
In its recent decision in State Farm Fire & Cas. Co. v. Anderson, 2013 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 57837 (S.D. Miss. Apr. 23, 2013), the United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi had occasion to consider coverage for … Continue reading
Author: Mike Holfeld – April 26, 2013 TALLAHASSEE.Fla. – The Florida House unanimously approved new home owners association reform legislation by a vote of 37-0 Friday sending what advocates are calling “much needed consumer protection” to Governor Rick Scott’s desk for his signature. … Continue reading
By Jodie Fleischer – April 25, 2013 FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A Channel 2 Action News investigation found private security guards pulling over drivers in several local neighborhoods. They use lights, sirens, and even write traffic tickets, but they aren’t real police officers. … Continue reading
The primary issue in this appeal is whether a City of Chicago ordinance allowing condominium unit owners to inspect condominium association financial books and records is a valid exercise of the City’s home rule power. We affirm the appellate court’s holding that the City’s … Continue reading