MASSACHUSETTS – Condo bill would toughen rules for document access
The Boston Globe: Condo bill would toughen rules for document access (Problem: Bill in support of homeowners is stalled in House […]
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News from Colorado
COLORADO – HOA tries unusual method to serve downtown couple
aspendailynews.com: HOA tries unusual method to serve downtown couple Condo association: Husband and wife are ducking lawsuit By Chad Abraham
News from Illinois
ILLINOIS – Condo Unit Owner Sues Condo Association and Former President
MarinaCityOnline.com: Condo Unit Owner Sues Condo Association and Former President July 24, 2014 By Steven Dahlman Chicago – – A condominium
News from Illinois
ILLINOIS – New Lenox Man Allegedly Embezzled $150K From Windermere West Homeowners Association
NewLenox.Patch.com: New Lenox Man Allegedly Embezzled $150K From Windermere West Homeowners Association By Joseph Hosey June 25, 2014 A New
On the Commons
On The Commons: Shu and Larry Murphree – 7/19/14
Have you noticed how often the phrase, “it protects property values” is used to justify the most ridiculous behavior in
News from Nevada
NEVADA – Dilapidated driveways put Forest Hills in HOA Hall of Shame
KTNV News: Dilapidated driveways put Forest Hills in HOA Hall of Shame By Darcy Spears July 15, 2014 Las Vegas,
News from Florida
FLORIDA – Drama unfolds at condo over unlicensed work
YourObserver.com: Drama unfolds at condo over unlicensed work By Alex Mahadevan July 16, 2014 A legal battle has begun at
News from Colorado
COLORADO – AG sues Colorado’s largest foreclosure law firms alleging massive fraud
The Denver Post: AG sues Colorado’s largest foreclosure law firms alleging massive fraud By David Migoya July 16, 2014 Colorado’s
News from North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA – Residents take HOA to court – and win
The Herald Weekly: Residents take HOA to court – and win By Sarah Obeid July 17, 2014 HUNTERSVILLE – Sam and
News from Florida
FLORIDA – Law gives homeowner-board members new emergency powers
ORLANDO SENTINEL: Law gives homeowner-board members new emergency powers Jan Bergemann: … the new provisions are unnecessary and dangerous. July
News from California
CALIFORNIA – Real Estate Developers Want To Evict 98-Year-Old Woman To Turn Her Apartment Into Condos
THINKPROGRESS.ORG: Real Estate Developers Want To Evict 98-Year-Old Woman To Turn Her Apartment Into Condos …the majority of Ellis Act
News from Pennslyvania
PENNSYLVANIA – Second arrest made in ballot tampering case in Wild Acres Community Association
POCONO RECORD: Second arrest made in ballot tampering case in Wild Acres Community Association By Beth Brelje Pocono Record Writer May
News from New Jersey
NEW JERSEY – Magnetic Car Sign Creates Stir For Mom In Need Of A Kidney Donor For Her Daughter
CBS PHILLY: Magnetic Car Sign Creates Stir For Mom In Need Of A Kidney Donor For Her Daughter The 52-year-old
News from North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA – Don’t Like Your Neighbor’s House? Sue Them.
But should a difference in taste lead to a court date? July 12, 2014 By Allison Arieff RALEIGH, N.C. —
News from Texas, Opinions
Opinion: Overview of Texas HOA’s
An overview: By Lanty Wylie — http://godslittlehoa.com/ The Courts are beginning to realize that Non Profits – more especially Homeowners Associations
News from California
CALIFORNIA: Beachwalk Homeowners Association Pays Plaintiff for Not Following Election Laws
Defendant Beachwalk Homeowners Association (association) held an election to amend its bylaws. Plaintiffs Paul Wittenburg and Raymond Dukellis filed suit
News from Florida
FLORIDA – HOA sues two Pasco County homeowners; says their security signs are against deed restrictions
WFLA.com: HOA sues two Pasco County homeowners; says their security signs are against deed restrictions By Shannon Behnken June 19,
News from Florida
FLORIDA – Ex-condo association president, 82, arrested on embezzlement charges in West Palm Beach
The Palm Beach Post: Ex-condo association president, 82, arrested on embezzlement charges in West Palm Beach By Aleese Kopf July
News from Florida
FLORIDA – Florida condo owners fighting takeovers mobilize, lobby lawmakers
The Palm Beach Post: Florida condo owners fighting takeovers mobilize, lobby lawmakers By Kim Miller July 9, 2014 A group
News from Maryland
MARYLAND – Community leader convicted of theft from Severn condo association
The Baltimore Sun: Community leader convicted of theft from Severn condo association By Pamela Wood July 10,2014 An Anne Arundel
News from Pennslyvania
PENNSYLVANIA – Candidate for A Pocono Country Place board fights disqualification
POCONO RECORD: Candidate for A Pocono Country Place board fights disqualification By Jenna Ebersole July 11, 2014 A candidate is
News from Connecticut
CONNECTICUT – Man charged with bilking thousands from Cromwell condos
Middletownpress.com: Man charged with bilking thousands from Cromwell condos Bengston “would ask for certain documents that should have been readily
News from Rhode Island
RHODE ISLAND – ‘Just cause’ eviction legislation becomes law in Rhode Island
Rhode Island – ‘Just cause’ eviction legislation becomes law in Rhode Island NBC 10 News July 9, 2014 Newly-passed legislation
News from Hawaii
HAWAII – Battle continues at Hilo Country Club condos
West Hawaii Today: Battle continues at Hilo Country Club condos July 9, 2014 By JOHN BURNETT Stephens Media Hawaii The
On the Commons
On the Commons with Shu and Tom DeWeese – 7/12
This Week’s Show This is an encore presentation. When I started producing the show 14 years ago, I wondered if
News from Florida
FLORIDA – Did elderly Naples couple lose home over 10 cents?
CCFJ.NET: Did elderly Naples couple lose home over 10 cents? By Liza Fernandez July 4, 2014 NAPLES, Fla – Lots
News from Florida
FLORIDA – Owners in Harbor Hills HOA Celebrate Victory Over Developer
CCFJ.NET: OWNERS IN HARBOR HILLS HOA CELEBRATE VICTORY OVER DEVELOPER Top Priority: The creation of a regulatory agency for homeowners’ associations. By
News from Florida
FLORIDA – Florida vet says, ‘Bring it on,’ as he faces eviction over flower pot flag
FOXNEWS.com: Florida vet says, ‘Bring it on,’ as he faces eviction over flower pot flag “…if anybody on that board
News from Florida
FLORIDA – Palm Beach County family battling homeowner’s association over pet pig
WPTV.COM: Palm Beach County family battling homeowner’s association over pet pig By Dan Corcoran June 27, 2014 SUBURBAN LAKE WORTH,
News from North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA – Greensboro councilman wants Heritage House closed, cites squalor
News & Record: Greensboro councilman wants Heritage House closed, cites squalor Records show that in the past 12 months, police
News from Georgia
GEORGIA – Columbus condo owner (a double amputee) struggles to find solution for severe leak in roof
WTVM.com: Columbus condo owner (a double amputee) struggles to find solution for severe leak in roof By Roslyn Giles June 24,
News from Florida
FLORIDA – Veteran May Lose Home Because He Displayed an American Flag
The Stir: Veteran May Lose Home Because He Displayed an American Flag – $8,000 foreclosure lien on home Freedom to
News from Texas
TEXAS – Condo Association, Dog Owner, Unit Owner Face Lawsuit in Dog Mauling Fatality
Houston Chronicle: Condo Association, Dog Owner, Unit Owner Face Lawsuit in Dog Mauling Fatality By Cindy George June 25, 2014 Houston
News from Georgia
GEORGIA – Residents outraged by car booting over HOA fees
WSB-TV: Residents outraged by car booting over HOA fees June 24, 2014 By Amy Napier Viteri DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — Neighbors in
News from Florida
FLORIDA – Colony Beach and Tennis Resort goes to auction
Tampa Bay Business Journal: Colony Beach and Tennis Resort goes to auction By Margaret Cashill June 18, 2014 Claims related
News from Nevada
NEVADA – HOA case defendant gets yearlong federal prison term
Las Vegas Review-Journal: HOA case defendant gets yearlong federal prison term By Jeff German June 20, 2014 The first defendant
News from Colorado
COLORADO – HOA Fines Resident For Flying ‘His’ American Flag
CBS Denver: HOA Fines Resident For Flying ‘His’ American Flag June 14, 2014 LITTLETON, Colo. (CBS4) – On this Flag Day
News from Colorado
COLORADO – Condo owners in showdown with HOA over plans for $15k charge for repairs
KDVR.com: Condo owners in showdown with HOA over plans for $15k charge for repairs By Tammy Vigil June 17, 2014
News from Florida
FLORIDA – Controversy over gun-toting security guards at Lauderhill complex
Local10.com: Controversy over gun-toting security guards at Lauderhill complex By Roger Lohse June 18, 2014 LAUDERHILL, Fla. – Some residents of
National
National – Condo towers rise again in U.S. rebound
The Herald: Condo towers rise again in U.S. rebound Bloomberg News June 12, 2014 LOS ANGELES — For the first
News from Florida
FLORIDA – “Threatened” Boynton Beach condo owners sue takeover company
The Palm Beach Post: “Threatened” Boynton Beach condo owners sue takeover company By Kim Miller June 16, 2014 Owners in
National
NATIONAL – Condominium Ownership Is Becoming the American Nightmare
The Motley Fool: Condominium Ownership Is Becoming the American Nightmare By Amanda Alix June 15, 2014 Many homeowners who have bought
News from Florida
FLORIDA – Tenants caught in quagmire of homeowners association foreclosures
Tampa Bay Times: Tenants caught in quagmire of homeowners association foreclosures By Susan Taylor Martin June 15, 2014 In February, a
News from Texas
TEXAS – Texas HOA Demolishes Home For Failing To Maintain; Self Help Is Not Always A Good Idea
HOALawBlog.com: Texas HOA Demolishes Home For Failing To Maintain; Self Help Is Not Always A Good Idea By David C.
News from Nevada
NEVADA – New details emerge in construction boss’ role in HOA scheme
Las Vegas Review-Journal: New details emerge in construction boss’ role in HOA scheme June 6, 2014 By Jeff German Federal
News from Florida
FLORIDA – Hope turns to desperation at Orange’s Tymber Skan enclave
Orlando Sentinel: Hope turns to desperation at Orange’s Tymber Skan enclave June 14, 2014 By David Damron They called it
On the Commons
On the Commons with Shu – 6/14
Hosted and produced by Shu Bartholomew, On The Commons is a weekly radio show dedicated to discussing the many issues
News from New York
New York – Homeowners want ‘crazy cat lady’ to quit feeding strays
N.Y. Daily News: MEOW NIX: Homeowners want ‘crazy cat lady’ to quit feeding strays By Melissa Chan — June 10,
News from Texas
TEXAS – Sharyland Homeowner at Odds With Owners Association
KRGV.com: Sharyland Homeowner at Odds With Owners Association June 11, 2014 SHARYLAND – A homeowner is at odds with his property