On the Commons: with Shu and Deborah Goonan 9/20/14
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News from Nevada, Opinions
NEVADA – Comment by Evan McKenzie
Evan McKenzie on Las Vegas Fraud Case: It makes no sense to put untrained, uncompensated, and often unqualified volunteers in
News from Nevada
NEVADA – Homeowners association accused of hiding dozens of vehicles
KTNV: Homeowners association accused of hiding dozens of vehicles By Darcy Spears September 15, 2014 Las Vegas, NV (KTNV) — A
News from Nevada
NEVADA – New details revealed in HOA fraud case
Las Vegas Review-Journal: New details revealed in HOA fraud case By Jeff German September 13, 2014 After months of maneuvering
News from North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA – City threatens to cut off water, renters insist they paid dues
WNCN.COM: City threatens to cut off water, renters insist they paid dues Renters say the HOA has not paid its utility bill
News from Arizona
ARIZONA – A case of the HOA blues
EXPLORERNEWS.COM: Such the Spot – A case of the HOA blues By Darcie Maranich September 12, 2014 Before I lived
On the Commons
On the Commons: with Shu and Tyler Berding 9/13/14
Hosted and produced by Shu Bartholomew, On The Commons is a weekly radio show dedicated to discussing the many issues
News from Florida
FLORIDA – Florida law lets investors force out condo owners at a loss
Naples Daily News: Florida law lets investors force out condo owners at a loss By James L. Rosica September 8,
News from New Jersey
New Jersey – Free speech on trial in co-op’s leafleting ban case
NJTODAY.NET: Free speech on trial in co-op’s leafleting ban case Question: “… why it is fair for the board to pass
News from California
CALIFORNIA – Red tag could force hundreds out of National City’s Bayview Tower
ABC 10 News: Red tag could force hundreds out of National City’s Bayview Tower The homeowners association filed a $14
News from Texas
TEXAS – Homeowners plan protest over pool that was never built
Houston Chronicle: Homeowners plan protest over pool that was never built Cypress residents say developers not delivering recreational features promised
News from North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA – Meeting puts the focus on HOA rights
The Charlotte Observer: Meeting puts the focus on HOA rights Since taking office in 2011, Moore said, he’s received at
News from Florida
FLORIDA – Forced-out condo owners ask governor for help
MSN Real Estate: Forced-out condo owners ask governor for help By Diana Olick, CNBC August 28, 2014 Florida condominium owners
On the Commons
On the Commons: with Shu and Frank Short – Feeding the HOA Fines Vortex – 9/6/14
Hosted and produced by Shu Bartholomew, On The Commons is a weekly radio show dedicated to discussing the many issues
National
NATIONAL – Titleholder Equity Is The Association’s Windfall
Neighbors at War: Titleholder Equity Is The Association’s Windfall By Donie Vanitzian JD September 3, 2014 Human Capital is used
News from New Mexico
NEW MEXICO – Realty employee allegedly embezzled $100,000+ from Rio Rancho homeowners association
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
News from California
CALIFORNIA – Seeing Discolored Lawns, California Businesses Apply Dab of Green
New York Times: Seeing Discolored Lawns, California Businesses Apply Dab of Green Some homeowner associations have been known to fine
News from Florida
FLORIDA – Homeowners take control of MetroWest
ORLANDO SENTINEL: Homeowners take control of MetroWest August 26, 2014 By Mary Shanklin Almost 30 years after the 1,800-acre MetroWest
News from Florida
FLORIDA – Allegations of bully tactics, misspent money
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
News from Arizona
ARIZONA – Avondale HOA thwarts Boy Scout’s American flag project
AZCENTRAL.COM: Avondale HOA thwarts Boy Scout’s American flag project By David Madrid, The Republic August 27, 2014 Kyle Tucker just
News from California
CALIFORNIA – Despite drought, Indio development requires grass
The Desert Sun: Despite drought, Indio development requires grass “Typically the city does not get involved in an HOA. Obviously
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On the Commons: with Shu and Bill Davis 8/23/14
Hosted and produced by Shu Bartholomew, On The Commons is a weekly radio show dedicated to discussing the many issues
News from Georgia
GEORGIA – ‘Remove flags or be fined’ homeowner told by HOA
AccessNorthGa.com: ‘Remove flags or be fined’ homeowner told by HOA By Staff August 16, 2014 GAINESVILLE – A Gainesville woman
News from Texas
TEXAS – Texas law lets developers ban solar panels while subdivisions are growing
The Dallas Morning News: Texas law lets developers ban solar panels while subdivisions are growing By Wendy Hundley August 16,
News from Colorado
COLORADO – Colorado officials demand change to condo defects law at State of the City address
Denver Business Journal: Colorado officials demand change to condo defects law at State of the City address By Molly Armbrister
News from Nevada
NEVADA – Delay sought for HOA fraud trial
Las Vegas Review-Journal: Delay sought for HOA fraud trial By Jeff German August 13, 2014 Defense lawyers for the six
News from Nevada
NEVADA – $2 million awarded to couple in condo fraud case
Las Vegas Review-Journal: $2 million awarded to couple in condo fraud case August 15, 2014 By CARRI GEER THEVENOT A
News from Florida
FLORIDA – In Florida, Condo Battles Play Out
The Wall Street Journal: In Florida, Condo Battles Play Out Fallout From Real-Estate Bust Now Pits Developers vs. Unit Owners
News from Arizona
ARIZONA – Scottsdale HOA sues property management
CBS5AZ.com: Scottsdale HOA sues property management Their property management company is accused of embezzling more than $3.4 million. By Jason Barry
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On The Commons Shu and Janice Fontell – 8/16/2014
Hosted and produced by Shu Bartholomew, On The Commons is a weekly radio show dedicated to discussing the many issues
News from Florida
FLORIDA – Former HOA President Arrested for Grand Theft
TAMARAC TALK: Former HOA President Arrested for Grand Theft August 11, 2014 By Sharon Aron Baron A former president of
National
NATIONAL – Early Efforts on Behalf of “The Amateur Radio Parity Act” HR.4969 Bearing Fruit
ARRL.ORG: Early Efforts on Behalf of “The Amateur Radio Parity Act” HR.4969 Bearing Fruit “HR.4969 only seeks ‘reasonable accommodation’ for
News from South Carolina
South Carolina – HOA law in South Carolina gathering support from Horry delegation
MyrtleBeachOnline: HOA law in South Carolina gathering support from Horry delegation By Steve Jones August 9, 2014 Momentum may be
News from Florida
FLORIDA – Condo units in Florida battle developers seeking forced sale of their unit
ABA JOURNAL: Condo owners in Florida battle developers seeking forced sale of their unit By Debra Cassens Weiss August 7,
News from Connecticut
CONNECTICUT – Deteriorating condo complex finally being fixed
WFSB.COM:Deteriorating condo complex finally being fixed By Susan Raff By Rob Polansky August 8, 2014 WATERBURY, CT (WFSB) – City officials
News from Florida
FLORIDA – Property management company is under state review
Ocala Star Banner: Property management company is under state review By Richard Anguiano Business Editor August 2, 2014 State officials
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On The Commons with Shu and Dennis Kocher – 8/9/14
Hosted and produced by Shu Bartholomew, On The Commons is a weekly radio show dedicated to discussing the many issues
National, News from Michigan
MICHIGAN – Court gives consumers stronger protection from debt collectors
CONSUMER AFFAIRS: Court gives consumers stronger protection from debt collectors “Verification of debt” gets stronger definition By Mark Huffman August
News from Pennslyvania
PENNSYLVANIA – Bethlehem Township, Pa., condos illegal because they effectively forbid residents who use wheelchairs, lawsuit says
The Express-Times: Bethlehem Township, Pa., condos illegal because they effectively forbid residents who use wheelchairs, lawsuit says By Lynn Olanoff
News from Florida
FLORIDA – Man Sues Condo Association For Right To Keep Dog As Service Animal
Daily Business Review: Man Sues Condo Association For Right To Keep Dog As Service Animal Samantha Joseph, Daily Business Review
On the Commons
On The Commons: with Shu and Jill Schweitzer 8/2/14
“If it hurts, it must be good for you”. Remember that one? Fortunately we got smart and realized that if
News from Missouri
MISSOURI – Homeowners faced peculiar problem trying to build above-ground pool
fox4kc.com: Homeowners faced peculiar problem trying to build above-ground pool By Linda Wagar July 28, 2014 PECULIAR, Mo. — A
News from Nevada
NEVADA – Federal magistrate orders medical help for HOA defendant
Las Vegas Review-Journal: Federal magistrate orders medical help for HOA defendant By Jeff German July 29, 2014 Las Vegas –
News from Arizona
ARIZONA – Mesa residents still fighting HOA, claim former board members misspent money
abc15.com: Mesa residents still fighting HOA, claim former board members misspent money By Joe Ducey, Courtney Holmes July 29, 2014
News from Pennslyvania
PENNSYLVANIA – Failed Norristown condos still a burden to buyers
Philly.com: Failed Norristown condos still a burden to buyers By Carolyn Davis, Inquirer Staff Writer Posted: July 29, 2014 Home ownership
News from Idaho
IDAHO – New law to tame down Idaho neighborhood HOAs
KBOI2.com: New law to tame down Idaho neighborhood HOAs By Eric Gonzales June 30, 2014 BOISE, Idaho (KBOI) – A
News from California
CALIFORNIA – AB 968 would shift costs to individuals in homeowner associations
LATIMES.com: AB 968 would shift costs to individuals in homeowner associations Assembly Bill 968 appears to create a new level
News from Pennslyvania
PENNSYLVANIA – Wild Acres ballot tampering case bound for Pike court
PoconoRecord.com: Wild Acres ballot tampering case bound for Pike court By Staff Report July 27, 2014 The two Wild Acres
News from Florida
FLORIDA – Communities in West Boca seek to ban government rental assistance
Sun Sentinel: Communities in West Boca seek to ban government rental assistance Fear of poor people or stories that some homeowners
News from California
CALIFORNIA – Homeowners’ Association: Veteran Can’t Build Furniture For Military Families In Need
CBSLocal.com: Homeowners’ Association: Veteran Can’t Build Furniture For Military Families In Need July 24, 2014 NEVADA COUNTY (CBS13) — A