VIRGINIA – Democrat, tea party hammer homeowner-condo bill
Watchdog.org: Democrat, tea party hammer homeowner-condo bill By Kenric Ward — March 4, 2014 RICHMOND, Va. — A bill giving draconian extra-legal powers to […]
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TEXAS – Damages Demanded After Double Murder
Courthouse News Service: Damages Demanded After Double Murder March 4, 2014 — By David Lee DALLAS (CN) – An elderly Texas
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FLORIDA – Elderly man faces homelessness after being evicted for growing a garden
CBS12.com: Elderly man faces homelessness after being evicted for growing a garden By Josh Repp — March 3, 2014 Boynton Beach, Fla.
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CALIFORNIA – HOA head in RSF is paid $275K – plus
UTSANDIEGO.COM: HOA head in RSF is paid $275K – plus Board president questioned compensation and got ousted By Ashly McGlone — March
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NORTH CAROLINA – Leland board OKs ban on future gated communities
starnewsonline.com: Leland board OKs ban on future gated communities By Terry Reilly — February 21, 2014 A decision by the Leland Town Council
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VIRGINIA – Homeowners association bill hits skids
DAILY PRESS: Homeowners association bill hits skids Tide has turned against controversial measure, leading critic says By Travis Fain — February
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FLORIDA – Court case could increase cost for homeowners associations
Herald Tribune: Court case could increase cost for homeowners associations By Josh Salman — Published: Thursday, February 27, 2014 at 9:25 p.m.A pending
Buyer Beware, Opinions
Which Has The Greatest Risks? Owning In An HOA Or Casino Gambling?
Neighbors at War: Which Has The Greatest Risks? Owning In An HOA Or Casino Gambling? February 28, 2014 — By Nila
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NEVADA: Victory for prosecution: Judge sets Oct. 6 trial in HOA takeover case
By JEFF GERMAN — LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL February 26, 2014 Federal prosecutors won a hard-fought victory Wednesday in the high-profile criminal
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SOUTH CAROLINA – HOA board evicting some pets in Myrtle Beach area
myrtlebeachonline.com: HOA board evicting some pets in Myrtle Beach area By Steve Jones — February 27, 2014 Sheila and Sherm Bertrand
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FLORIDA – HOA REFORM BILL PART II
Posted February 28, 2014 By: Cyber Citizens For Justice, Inc. Senator Alan Hays filed yesterday S 1348 — our HOA REFORM BILL PART II.
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INDIANA – Family hopes deck collapse video will educate about potential deck dangers
WAVE 3 NEWS: Family hopes deck collapse video will educate about potential deck dangers By Eric Flack — February 25, 2014
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NEVADA – Rally Against Las Vegas HOA Bully Boards Will Only Grow
LawyersandSettlements.com: Rally Against Las Vegas HOA Bully Boards Will Only Grow February 14th, 2011 By AbiK Thinking of Martha Stewart Gustavian Blue for
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VIRGINIA – Homeowner associations may get more power
Daily Press: Homeowner associations may get more power By Travis Fain — February 26, 2014 RICHMOND — Legislation that would give
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FLORIDA – Blind woman sues nudist community over guide dog
FOX 13 News: Blind woman sues nudist community over guide dog By Aaron Mesmer — February 27, 2014 Lutz (FOX 13)
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March 1st – On The Commons with Shu and Greg Dorchak
Joining us On The Commons this week is Greg Dorchak. The multitalented Greg is an award winning actor, a film producer and director, a
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VIRGINIA – Homeowners associations fighting back in Virginia legislature
The Washington Post: Homeowners associations fighting back in Virginia legislature (Bill would allow HOAs to charge fines not in declarations) February
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FLORIDA – Matanzas Woods golf course remains in limbo
The Daytona Beach News-Journal: Matanzas Woods golf course remains in limbo By Tony Holt — February 13, 2014 PALM COAST —
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FLORIDA – Termites take over Treasure Island Condos, HOA refuses to tent
WTSP.com: Termites take over Treasure Island Condos, HOA refuses to tent February 19, 2014 — By Jennifer Titus Treaure Island, Florida
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Florida: Homeowners who feel like rent hostages
Posted: February 22, 2014 By: CCFJ The situation at Windmill Villages has escalated — and there is little protection for the
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TEXAS – Veteran says HOA retaliating against him over lawsuit victory
KHOU.com: Veteran says HOA retaliating against him over lawsuit victory by Rucks Russell / KHOU 11 News Posted on February
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LOUISIANA – HOA tells family to remove sailor’s ‘Welcome Home’ banner
ODD NEWS: HOA tells family to remove sailor’s ‘Welcome Home’ banner February 20, 2014 — By Charlene Sakoda A family in
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TEXAS – Crumbling walls in McKinney subdivision leave HOA, residents at odds
Dallasnews.com: Crumbling walls in McKinney subdivision leave HOA, residents at odds By LIZ FARMER LIZ FARMER The Dallas Morning News Published: 21
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COLORADO – CAI Guts Colorado Transfer Fee Bill
Neighborsatwar.com: CAI Guts Colorado Transfer Fee Bill February 17, 2014 — By Ward Lucas The Community Associations Institute has once again
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NEVADA – Honest mistake or harassment? Local man fears he could lose home
KTNV: Honest mistake or harassment? Local man fears he could lose home Darcy Spears — Feb. 14, 2014 Las Vegas,
National
NATIONAL – Homeowners Associations in Crisis as 70% Are Underfunded
RealEstate.aol.com: Homeowners Associations in Crisis as 70% Are Underfunded Reuters January 15, 2014 — By Michelle Conlin For six years, Ingrid
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ILLINOIS – HOA faces wrongful-death suit over Dumpster fatality
CONSUMERAFFAIRS.com: HOA faces wrongful-death suit over Dumpster fatality By Jennifer Abel — 2/13/2014 The widow of a suburban Chicago man accidentally crushed
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COLORADO – HOA Forum Questions Transfer Fees
DENVER.CBSlocal.com: HOA Forum Questions Transfer Fees February 10, 2014 — CBS Local HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. (CBS4) – Colorado lawmakers are working on
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FLORIDA – DeBary man battles HOA over Lady Liberty statue
myfoxorlando.com: DeBary man battles HOA over Lady Liberty statue By Keith Landry, Reporter — February 3, 2014 DEBARY, Fla. (WOFL FOX
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FLORIDA – How best to preserve Pinella’s dwindling green space?
Tampa Bay Times: How best to preserve Pinella’s dwindling green space? (Problem: How to revamp privately owned recreational land, like a
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CALIFORNIA – Fines for brown yards even amidst drought
KTVU.com: Fines for brown yards even amidst drought By Mike Mibach — January 23, 2014 SAN LORENZO, Calif. — Despite the
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Pennsylvania – Hidden Valley Homeowner Association Members – Battle for Safe Living Conditions
WOULD YOU LIVE UNDER THESE CONDITIONS? Electrical shorts and sparks Discolored water- (rotten egg like odor) Sewage back up in
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CALIFORNIA – Fighter ace Chuck Yeager sued by homeowners group
wvgazette.com: Fighter ace Chuck Yeager sued by homeowners group February 6, 2014 — By McClatchy Newspapers SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Retired U.S. Air Force
National
National – The Baby Is Sick!!!
Neighborsatwar.com: The Baby Is Sick!!! Yes, the Feds have only gone after 11 Homeowners Associations out of 335,000. February 4,
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COLORADO – HOA “exit tax” will surprise home sellers
YourHub.DenverPost.com: Your Voice: HOA “exit tax” will surprise home sellers Stan Hrincevich — Colorado HOA Forum — February 3, 2014 Selling
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NEVADA – Lawyer accused of stealing from clients pleads guilty in HOA scheme
Las Vegas Review-Journal: Lawyer accused of stealing from clients pleads guilty in HOA scheme February 3, 2014 By JEFF GERMAN LAS
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Opinion: If You Want To See Vision For America, Look At H.O.A.s
IF YOU WANT TO SEE THE LIBERTARIAN PARTY and REPUBLICAN PARTY VISION FOR AMERICA, LOOK AT H.O.A.s by Robert In
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FLORIDA – Orange County tells subdivisions to take surveillance cameras off public property
wftv.com: Orange County tells subdivisions to take surveillance cameras off public property January 23, 2014 ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Orange
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FLORIDA – Former Hallandale condo manager gets 10-year sentence in kickback scheme
sun-sentinel.com: Former Hallandale condo manager gets 10-year sentence in kickback scheme By Rafael Olmeda — January 24, 2014 The former manager
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COLORADO – Renegade HOA delays action on flawed bylaws
KOAA.com: Renegade HOA delays action on flawed bylaws Jan 23, 2014 — by Andy Koen FALCON – The members of the Woodmen Hills
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ARIZONA – Valley man shocked by HOA lawyer fees
abc15.com: Valley man shocked by HOA lawyer fees January 31, 2014 — By Joe Ducey PHOENIX – You know the feeling
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FLORIDA – Florida man fined by homeowners association for flying Wounded Warrior flag
GUNS.com: Florida man fined by homeowners association for flying Wounded Warrior flag By Brent McCluskey — January 30, 2014 A Florida resident is being charged
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FLORIDA – Homeowner battles HOA to remove damaging tree
CBS12.com: Homeowner battles HOA to remove damaging tree January 20, 2014 — Story by J. Israel Balderas / CBS 12 News
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NEVADA – Federal HOA investigation still mired in secrecy
Las Vegas Review Journal: Federal HOA investigation still mired in secrecy January 20, 2014 By JEFF GERMAN LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Opinions
Opinion: One Way Ticket to Hell
This song sums up life in some POA properties. The download is well worth it! Click: One Way Ticket to
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FLORIDA – Water shutdown roils residents
Ocala Star Banner: Water shutdown roils residents By Bill Thompson Staff writer — Published: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at 5:10 p.m. Lakeview Woods
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TEXAS – Condo Manager sentenced for embezzling
texomashomepage.com: Condo Manager sentenced for embezzling January 17, 2014 Embezzler had been stealing since 2007. Read story: http://www.texomashomepage.com/story/condo-manager-sentenced-for-embezzling/d/story/21g3MC2o1EOKEw-kh5nVJQ
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TEXAS – Grandmother nearly lost home to HOA fees in ‘misunderstanding’
abc13.com: Grandmother nearly lost home to HOA fees in ‘misunderstanding’ By Jeff Ehling — January 17, 2014 HOUSTON (KTRK) — Depending
National
Rising community association fees are squeezing homeowners on tight budgets
The Washington Post: Rising community association fees are squeezing homeowners on tight budgets By Tara Bahrampour Published: January 11, 2014 When Brenda
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FLORIDA – Former Hallandale Beach condo manager pleads guilty in kickback scheme
Sun Sentinel: Former Hallandale Beach condo manager pleads guilty in kickback scheme $3,000,000 cost to condo owners By Rafael Olmeda