FLORIDA – BRAZEN ATTEMPT TO KILL HOMEOWNERS’ RIGHTS
CCFJ.NET: BRAZEN ATTEMPT TO KILL HOMEOWNERS’ RIGHTS The Hammocks Homeowners’ Association of Orange County By Jan Bergemann — April 8, 2014 […]
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ILLINOIS – Illinois Supreme Court: Owners can’t refuse to pay assessments over dispute
Privatopia Blogspot: Illinois Supreme Court: owners can’t refuse to pay assessments over dispute April 9, 2014 — By Evan McKenzie This is
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On The Commons: Barry Silver April 12th
The dictionary has many definitions for the word “home” but to me home is that safe place we all go
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ARIZONA – Homeowner complains to HOA about neighbors weeds, HOA tells him to clean it up
NEWS 4 Tucson: Homeowner complains to HOA about neighbors weeds, HOA tells him to clean it up House vacant for
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TEXAS – North Texas homeowners association loses battle to shut down Orthodox Jewish services
culturemap Dallas: North Texas homeowners association loses battle to shut down Orthodox Jewish services By Claire St. Amant — April 10, 2014
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FLORIDA – Homeowner association accountability bill dead
Palm Beach Post: Homeowner association accountability bill dead (Despite ‘floods of homeowner complaints about their associations’) By Kimberly Miller — April 9,
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CALIFORNIA – Drought bill targets homeowner association rules
utsandiego.com: Drought bill targets homeowner association rules April 3, 2014 — By Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A bill moving through
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PENNSYLVANIA – Middle Smithfield tells private community to solve its own problem
POCONO RECORD: Middle Smithfield tells private community to solve its own problem By Wayne Witkowski — Pocono Record Writer April 05,
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VIRGINIA – Day care controversy sparks wider debate in Brandermill
TimesDispatch.com: Day care controversy sparks wider debate in Brandermill By John Ramsey — April 4, 2014 Chesterfield County’s largest subdivision is
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UTAH – 27-home subdivision disbands homeowners association, reverts to control of Smithfield City
HJNews.com: 27-home subdivision disbands homeowners association, reverts to control of Smithfield City By Kelly Cannon — April 5, 2014 SMITHFIELD —
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NATIONAL – Foreclosures by Homeowners’ Associations Rising as Their Financial Condition Worsens
nakedcapitalism.com: Foreclosures by Homeowners’ Associations Rising as Their Financial Condition Worsens By Yves Smith — January 8, 2014 While foreclosures are
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FLORIDA – Oasis condo owners could be forced out, but not by the bank
NEWS-PRESS.com: Oasis condo owners could be forced out, but not by the bank Condo Purchase – $431,800; Mortgage – $345,520; Current
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FLORIDA – Condo treasurer accused of stealing association funds
Sun Sentinel: Condo treasurer accused of stealing association funds By Rebeca Piccardo — March 31, 2014 The treasurer of a Deerfield
On the Commons
On The Commons with Shu and Dr. Gary Solomon – 4/5/14
The horror stories and tales of abuse in America’s HOAs keep pouring in and there seems to be no end
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FLORIDA – Bill would make homeowner association meetings accessible to all
BayNews9.com: Bill would make homeowner association meetings accessible to all By Sally Mamdooh, Reporter Last Updated: Thursday, April 03, 2014,
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ARIZONA – Peoria homeowners fight back against HOA
arizona.newszap.com: Peoria homeowners fight back against HOA By Jason Barry KPHO Channel 5 Official Media PartnerUpdated April 2, 2014 PEORIA,
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COLORADO – NATIONAL – Who or What is the Community Associations Institute (CAI): You May Be Surprised
Coloradohoaforum: Who or What is the Community Associations Institute (CAI): You May Be Surprised Tuesday March 25, 2014 — By Stan
National
NATIONAL – Saving Lives Verses (sic) Driveway Mildew – Our Skewed Values
HuffingtonPost.com: Saving Lives Verses (sic) Driveway Mildew — Our Skewed Values (HOA Threatens Court Action For Dirty Driveway) Posted: 03/31/2014
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Texas: It’s Time to Fight
Homeowners had no warning. Homeowners didn’t surrender. Quietly and without fanfare, the Texas legislature took away our property rights and
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FLORIDA – Delay prolongs Mizner Trail golf course development push
Sun Sentinel: Delay prolongs Mizner Trail golf course development push Residents frustrated over delays; sides can’t reach a compromise By Andy
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FLORIDA – Justice Watch: Suit Claims D.R. Horton Left Miami Gardens HOA In A Mess
DailyBusiness Review.com: Justice Watch: Suit Claims D.R. Horton Left Miami Gardens HOA In A Mess John Pacenti March 28, 2014
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FLORIDA – Bill aims to resolve conflict over homeowner association managers
The Tampa Tribune: Bill aims to resolve conflict over homeowner association managers By James L. Rosica March 27, 2014 TALLAHASSEE
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NATIONAL – Homeowners Associations Are Short on Cash
Kiplinger.com: Homeowners Associations Are Short on Cash March 4, 2014 By Sandra Block Robert Riddick of Moreno Valley, Cal., has
News from Massachusetts
Massachusetts: Right to Dry – Call Senator Rosenberg
Time to turn up the heat in the dryer struggle. Currently, the Massachusetts “Right to Dry” bill is before the
News from California
CALIFORNIA – Drought battle focuses on homeowner rules, meters
U-T San Diego: Drought battle focuses on homeowner rules, meters By Michael Gardner — March 26, 2014 SACRAMENTO — With California in
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FLORIDA – Dade City HOA loses suit; can’t charge for legal fees
The Tampa Tribune: Dade City HOA loses suit; can’t charge for legal fees March 25, 2014 By Laura Kinsler | Tribune
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Florida – Clash over wheelchair access dims hopes for dream home
By Laura Kinsler | Tampa Tribune Staff Published: March 21, 2014 One would think that HOA meetings would require that they be
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Florida – DICTATORS HATE OVERSIGHT AND FAIR ELECTIONS
An Opinion By Jan Bergemann President, Cyber Citizens For Justice, Inc. — Published March 22, 2014 Broward Coalition opposes owner-friendly
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NEBRASKA – Cars must go in garage, judge says
JournalStar.com: Cars must go in garage, judge says By Lori Pilger — March 20, 2014 When the tow truck driver hoisted Matt
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VIRGINIA – Slippery slope for HOAs’ “litigious culture”
FairfaxTimes.com: Slippery slope for HOAs March 21, 2014 For those who live in one of Fairfax County’s 1500-plus homeowner or
News from Colorado
COLORADO – Tumbleweeds overtake HOA neighborhood and trap families in their homes
Yahoo! News: Tumbleweeds overtake HOA neighborhood and trap families in their homes By Charlene Sakoda March 19, 2014 Recent tornado-like
On the Commons
On The Commons with Shu and Martha Boneta – 3/22
Black’s Law Dictionary defines property in part as “…that which belongs exclusively to one.” It goes on to say; “In
News from Texas
TEXAS – Windcrest economic director, contractor accused of swindling Stone Oak HOA
KENS5.COM: Windcrest economic director, contractor accused of stealing money by Dillon Collier / KENS 5 — Posted on March 19, 2014
News from Georgia
GEORGIA – Homeowners left picking up bankrupt developer’s tab
The Telegraph: Homeowners left picking up bankrupt developer’s tab By Jim Gaines March 16, 2014 The handful of streets that
News from Florida
FLORIDA – Condo association tries to make cancer survivor remove pink ribbon
News.yahoo.com: Condo association tries to make cancer survivor remove pink ribbon By Will Lerner March 17, 2014 16 years ago,
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FLORIDA – Mold in Florida Condominium Complex Upset Residents; AGC Environmental Suggests Early Florida Air Quality Testing to Avoid Its Worst Effects
Channel 9: Mold in Florida Condominium Complex Upset Residents; AGC Environmental Suggests Early Florida Air Quality Testing to Avoid Its Worst
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VIRGINIA – Astute Analysis Of The Virginia HOA Debacle
Neighbors at War: Astute Analysis Of The Virginia HOA Debacle March 12, 2014 — By George Staropoli I thank Ward (Lucas) for
News from Missouri
MISSOURI – A Missouri Homeowner’s Association Wants Residents to Hide Their Trucks
complex.com: A Missouri Homeowner’s Association Wants Residents to Hide Their Trucks By Ian Servantes Mar 12, 2014 I’m rarely shocked by
News from North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA – Residents petition town to reverse HOA decision
The Weekly Herald: Residents petition town to reverse HOA decision March 13, 2014 By Carrie C. Causey Conflict pertains to
On the Commons
On The Commons with Shu and Stan Hrincevich – March 15th
Times they are a changing. Some of you may remember leaving your house or car unlocked, confident in the knowledge
News from Florida
FLORIDA – Democracy or Dictatorship?
ccfj.net: Democracy or Dictatorship? A Florida Man’s Fight Against his Homeowners’ Association and the Local Judicial System By Steve Reilly, Staff Writer –
News from Arizona
ARIZONA – Painted into a corner; Homeowners battling HOA over paint job
MYFOXPHOENIX.com: Painted into a corner; Homeowners battling HOA over paint job March 11, 2014 — By Marc Martinez PHOENIX (KSAZ) -You’d
News from Virginia
VIRGINIA – Relief from ‘homeowners association nightmares’ – Gov. McAuliffe should veto Virginia bill
The Washington Times: Relief from ‘homeowners association nightmares’ Gov. McAuliffe should veto Virginia bill March 10, 2014 By The Washington
News from North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA – Scott Mooneyham: Why reining in homeowner associations is difficult
DailyAdvance.com: Scott Mooneyham: Why reining in homeowner associations is difficult March 10, 2014 RALEIGH — A couple of years ago,
News from Tennessee
TENNESSEE – Money missing from Murfreesboro neighborhood HOA fees
WSMV.COM: Money missing from Murfreesboro neighborhood HOA fees March 11, 2014 — Reported by Larry Flowers MURFREESBORO, TN (WSMV) – Money
News from North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA – Dark money comes to light
WRAL.COM: Dark money comes to light — (Pat to play culture is not withering away) March 7, 2014 — By Mark Binker
On the Commons
On The Commons with Shu and Frank Short: March 8
Joining us On The Commons this week is Frank Short. Frank, an attorney and staunch advocate for individual property rights tracks three of the
News from Nevada
NEVADA – Sandoval replaces three members of HOA oversight panel
Las Vegas Review-Journal: Sandoval replaces three members of HOA oversight panel March 5, 2014 By SEAN WHALEY LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
News from North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA – Woman blames HOA treatment for decision not to build
The Brunswick Beacon: Woman blames HOA treatment for decision not to build By Laura Lewis — March 4, 2014 SUPPLY —
National
Petition to Prohibit Mandatory Membership in an H.O.A. as a Condition of Home Ownership.
Republicans believe that contracts requiring membership in a labor union as a condition of employment should be outlawed. It is