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
“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
Reno Gazette-Journal: Letter: HOAs are callous busybodies By Elizabeth Beck December 14, 2014 As I drive through my Ridgeview neighborhood, I reflect on the HOA. I admire the beautiful lights because this year we will have none. The hypocrisy is … Continue reading
Neighbors at War: HOA War in North Carolina By Ward Lucas November 28, 2014 North Carolina is certainly a state where the HOA system has gotten way out of control. Fortunately, outspoken advocates like Ole Madsen (HEAR4NC.org) are articulating the … Continue reading
HUNTINGTONNEWS.NET: Book Review: ‘Escaping Condo Jail’: Comprehensive Book Explores Pitfalls of Condominium, Home Owner Association Real Estate with Research, Wit Reviewed by David M. Kinchen November 18, 2014 If you have your heart set on buying a condo, cooperative apartment … Continue reading
Posted: September 26, 2014 By Rob M. Davies Before you buy into a homeowners association, you should know what you are getting yourself into. A new homeowner moves into a neighborhood governed by a private association, receives an invitation to … 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
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
An overview: By Lanty Wylie — http://godslittlehoa.com/ The Courts are beginning to realize that Non Profits – more especially Homeowners Associations (“HOA”) – are acting like quasi Government entities and should be brought into a legal construct of accountability. HOA’s charge … Continue reading
An Opinion By Jan Bergemann President, Cyber Citizens For Justice, Inc. — Published March 22, 2014 Broward Coalition opposes owner-friendly legislation — as usual! http://www.ccfj.net/CCFJBCOPP.htm Like every good dictator the ladies of the Broward Coalition board oppose oversight and fair elections. … Continue reading
Neighbors at War: Which Has The Greatest Risks? Owning In An HOA Or Casino Gambling? February 28, 2014 — By Nila Ridings I’ve heard it so many times. “I don’t gamble.” “I’m too tight with my money to gamble.” “I wouldn’t … Continue reading
IF YOU WANT TO SEE THE LIBERTARIAN PARTY and REPUBLICAN PARTY VISION FOR AMERICA, LOOK AT H.O.A.s by Robert In Colorado, there are an estimated 12,000 – 15,000 H.O.A. corporations, governing the homes of 1 million to 2 million Coloradans. … Continue reading
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Most states do not require any type of education for Property Managers. (See what your state requires.) There are more licensing requirements for that “roach coach” to sell you a hot dog on the street than there are licensing requirements … Continue reading
Are you aware when you purchase a property in an HOA that you are being assessed a fee called a “Transfer Fee?” Most buyers purchasing a HOA home are totally unaware of the transfer fee until they are signing documents … Continue reading
by James A. Bacon — posted September 25, 2013 Developers hewing to the New Urbanism school of design pay close attention to the arrangement of public spaces, the architectural details of the buildings and the profitability of their projects. Typically, … Continue reading
by Doris Goldstein on 09 Sep 2013 I used to think homeowners’ associations had the potential to be great democratic institutions. I also believed that I was put on this earth to write the ideal homeowner association document. If I could deliver … Continue reading
Neighbors at War!: Is it possible you are not really an American? Posted on August 11, 2013 by Ward Lucas OK, quick! Give me a definition of “United States citizen.” I really mean it, give me the shortest possible definition of citizenship. Hard? It shouldn’t … Continue reading
August 10, 2013 9:04 pm A deal is a deal, except when it violates the state or federal constitution. On first blush, the case of Peter and Peg Jasinski of Queensbury seems straightforward. The Jasinkis voluntarily bought a house in … Continue reading
Homeowner’s Associations. Love ‘em or hate ‘em. Buyers are sometimes not aware about certain rules and regulations when they purchase their home in a HOA If you are thinking of buying a home in a Homeowner’s Association below are questions you … Continue reading
Posted: Tuesday July 16, 2013 “… There is therefore a deep conflict in the lower courts.” Thanks to “Right to Own” for this alert: The Volokh Conspiracy (a libertarian law professor blog) reports that The Cato Institute, a libertarian think … Continue reading
George K. Staropoli — June 9, 2013 The following topics have been proposed as issues of substance for the National HOA Member Citizens League Study Committees, Have homeowners given their consent to agree to the governing documents and to the waiver or … Continue reading
If only all states could follow Florida’s lead what a difference could be made. The Florida House unanimously passed a Property Owner Association (POA) HB7119 bill that significantly restored homeowner rights and protections. This bill includes, but is not limited to, the … Continue reading
By: Beanie Adolph Buying into an HOA is far worse than co-signing a note with strangers. A note has a fixed amount, defined terms, and can be paid off. In an HOA there is a lien that can never be … Continue reading
Texas is just like Arizona- the CAI controls the legislature. From George Staropoli: Observations on AZ legislative treatment of HOA reform bills If you listen carefully to the HB 2371 sponsor and committee chair explain her bill you would hear the familiar … Continue reading