HEATSTREET: California Homeowner Association Tells Wife of Deployed Marine to Stop Flying American Flag By Andrew Stiles November 30, 2016 A local homeowner association has ordered the wife of a deployed Marine to stop flying the American flag outside the couple’s … Continue reading
Former Lantana HOA president accused of stealing more than $300,000 Article Courtesy of The Palm Beach Post By Julius Whigham II Published November 22, 2016 LANTANA — The former president of a Lantana homeowners association was arrested Wednesday for allegedly … Continue reading
CCFJ.NET: Condo rip-off: Tenant sues association over high fees Article Courtesy of The Miami Herald By Nicholas Nehamas Published November26 , 2016 A tenant is suing a Miami condo association over its excessive application and move-in fees, saying they violate … Continue reading
San Antonio Express-News: Schertz neighborhood threatens lawsuit against developer over high HOA fees By Richard Webner November 18, 2016 Residents of a neighborhood in Schertz are threatening to sue local developer Chris Price, who they say has hoarded control of … Continue reading
CCFJ.NET: PBSO employee and husband accused of fraud, grand theft from HOA Article Courtesy of CBS 12 News Published November 19, 2016 LAKE WORTH — A husband and wife from Lake Worth, who are former leaders of the Lantana Homes … Continue reading
Houston Chronicle: Texas court upholds ruling against short-term rentals …opinion …conflicts with the ruling of a similar case in Austin… By Nancy Sarnoff November 17, 2016 Thinking about leasing your home during Super Bowl LI? You might want to check … Continue reading
CCFJ.NET: Hammocks Community Association Employees Charged in Thefts …they had diverted $148,050.17 of HCA funds… Article Courtesy of The Office of Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle Published November 1, 2016 Hammocks Community Association (HCA) employee Angie Rose Lantigua and … Continue reading
KRQE NEWS 13: Albuquerque realtors look to cap processing fee statewide By Jeannie Nguyen November 12, 2016 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An unexpected fee has been hitting homeowners looking to sell their homes, and it’s not cheap. It’s something the … Continue reading
eagletribune.com: Property management company to pay restitution NH condos among those bilked by Shawmut Properties execs By Peter Francis November 3, 2016 SALEM, Mass. — Four condominium associations in New Hampshire and Massachusetts will be receiving restitution from Andrew Raynor, … Continue reading
CCFJ.NET: Hammocks Community Association Employees Charged in Thefts …they had diverted $148,050.17 of HCA funds… Article Courtesy of The Office of Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle Published November 1, 2016 Hammocks Community Association (HCA) employee Angie Rose Lantigua and … Continue reading
NEIGHBORS AT WAR: Be Afraid! Be Very Afraid! HOA Abuse of Authority By Ward Lucas November 6, 2016 Video presentation by the late Arizona HOA activist, Jill Schweitzer, author of ‘Buying into an HOA with Your Eyes Wide Open’. http://neighborsatwar.com/2015/11/be-afraid-be-very-afraid/
Chron.com: Memorial residents allegedly uncover HOA holding secret elections after ‘willfully deceiving’ notification practices By Jaimy Jones November 7, 2016 The Clayton Woods Homeowners Association was supposed to hold its annual meeting and board member elections Wednesday evening, but at noon that … Continue reading
The Foundation for Community Association Research estimates that there are at least 18,600 “Homeowners Associations” (or “HOAs” for short)[1] in the State of Texas, and that the total value of all homes that are governed by a Texas HOA is … Continue reading
THE DAILY JOURNAL: Embezzler pleads no contest: Former Woodlake homeowners’ association manager faces about three years prison By Samantha Weigel September 28, 2016 The former manager of San Mateo’s Woodlake condominium homeowners’ association accused of stealing $2.8 million could serve … Continue reading
Las Vegas Review Journal: HOAs, foreclosures and property rights September 17, 2016 By Nona Tobin From our Readers Your Sunday editorial, “Super liens: What about property rights?” really missed the mark. It was easy for you to make the same mistake … Continue reading
13 Action News: HOA HALL OF SHAME: Homeowner sues Rancho Bel Air By Darcy Spears September 2, 2016 LAS VEGAS (KTNV) – Most of us in Southern Nevada live under the rule of a homeowners association. That means paying dues … Continue reading
CCFJ.NET: Settled lawsuit over grass leaves few answers Article Courtesy of The Orlando Sentinel By Kevin Spears Published September 5, 2016 A legal battle between an Orange County homeowner wanting to eliminate irrigation and fertilizing in her yard and a … Continue reading
THE KANSAS CITY STAR: Olathe man’s war with HOA over landscaping: $400,000 at stake By Judy L. Thomas September 7, 2016 Four years ago, Jim Hildenbrand was ready for a change. His kids were grown, his father had died, and … Continue reading
The Daily Courier: Prescott man charged with embezzling $250K By Scott Orr September 22, 2016 PRESCOTT – The president of the Liberty Management Group was arrested Wednesday, Sept. 21, and charged with embezzling more than $250,000 over 10 years from … Continue reading
NEIGHBORS AT WAR: Finally, One CAI Member Gets It Right! By Ward Lucas September 19, 2016 This letter to the editor of a Pennsylvania newspaper by a CAI member is terrifying. He doesn’t use the words ‘fascist’ or ‘communist’ but … Continue reading
CCFJ.NET: Owners at South Beach’s Shelborne fight $30 million assessments, foreclosure Article Courtesy of The Florida Bulldog By Francisco Alvarado Published August 12, 2016 For the past four years, about 40 investors and snowbirds who own 42 rooms in a landmark … Continue reading
CCFJ.NET: Logic goes out window when association trashes flowers? Article Courtesy of The TC Palm By Laurence Reisman Published September 23, 2016 Steve Glaser HAD the nicest yard in his neighborhood. His Realtor even said so. “You had the nicest … Continue reading
CCFJ.NET: Owners at South Beach’s Shelborne fight $30 million assessments, foreclosure Article Courtesy of The Florida Bulldog By Francisco Alvarado Published August 12, 2016 For the past four years, about 40 investors and snowbirds who own 42 rooms in a landmark … Continue reading
AZfamily.com: Grassroots group meets monthly to discuss HOA issues By Lindsey Reiser August 9, 2016 People love their homeowners associations when they prevent their neighbor from painting the house purple but hate them when they get a letter telling them … Continue reading
The Sacramento Bee: HOAs from hell: Homes associations that once protected residents now torment them By Judy L. Thomas August 3, 2016 NASHVILLE, TENN. The frantic cry still haunts Monica Meeker. It punctured the darkness as she and her husband … Continue reading
THE KANSAS CITY STAR: Star series sparks avalanche of HOA horror stories, plus some plaudits By Judy L. Thomas August 12, 2016 Julie and Irl Copley have had some minor run-ins with their homeowners association since building their brick house … Continue reading
NEIGHBORS AT WAR: Nevada HOA Corruption Reaches the Top Ward Lucas August 7, 2016 Once again, Nevada is showing the country that it’s the most corrupt Homeowners Association state in America. Their Supreme Court Chief Justice tipped off her girlfriend, … Continue reading
CCFJ.NET: Riverview homeowners say HOA taking homes Article Courtesy of The Channel 10 News Tampa Bay By Kendra Konlon Published August 16, 2016 Neighbors say a local homeowners’ association is unfairly targeting homeowners. 10News WTSP uncovers more problems with a Bay area HOA. … Continue reading
Scottsdale INDEPENDENT: Arizona citizens band together to address legislative powers of HOAs By Terrance Thornton August 5, 2016 A group of Arizona citizens are gathering at the capitol every month to force a conversation on the legal powers and lack … Continue reading
Las Vegas Review Journal: Appeals Court Dashes Hopes for Investors Who Bought Foreclosed Homes in Nevada By Sean Whaley August 20, 2016 CARSON CITY — Real estate investors who took advantage of a Nevada law during the foreclosure crisis to … Continue reading
NEWS4JAX.com: Disabled combat veteran, family forced from home I-TEAM uncovers real estate scheme affecting at least 25 local properties By Lynnsey Gardner – Investigative reporter , Jodi Mohrmann – Managing Editor of special projects , Eric Wallace – Senior Producer, … Continue reading
FOX31 DENVER: Ticket from HOA parking violation raises concerns with residents By Julia Leonardi August 22, 2016 DENVER — A vague parking violation ticket raises concerns among residents in Northglenn. Cameron Carolus said he was parked outside his girlfriend’s townhouse for … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
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