On The Commons Discussion — Fining by HOAs – Sat, June 8
One of the most despicable and abusive practices that has become an acceptable part of the American culture recently is […]
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News from Maryland
Bill to limit attorney fees and foreclosures in Maryland becomes law on October 1, 2013
By Evan McKenzie — June 2, 2013 A new bill limiting foreclosures and attorney fees passed the Senate 46-0 (SB 161) and the
News from Florida
FLORIDA – Port Orange man shot into homes after disagreement with HOA, police say
By Katie Kustura —- June 1, 2013 A Port Orange man, frustrated over a disagreement with his homeowners association, fired shots
News from Washington
WASHINGTON – Bonney Lake woman sentenced as first-time offender in HOA/employer theft case
By DANIEL NASH May 22, 2013 Bonney Lake woman Jeanette Kay Sturtz, 57, was sentenced Wednesday to 30 days community service
News from Georgia
GEORGIA – UPDATED ON 6: Treasurer Arrested, Accused of Stealing HOA Money
May 7, 2013 Randy Key Dee Griffin Evans, GA – Nestled neatly along a country road, the Stratford neighborhood is
News from Nevada
Las Vegas Review-Journal: Benzer, accused in HOA scheme, indicted on tax evasion charges
May 14, 2013 By JEFF GERMAN LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL The accused mastermind of a massive scheme to take over homeowners
News from Nevada
Las Vegas Review-Journal: Key figure indicted in Las Vegas HOA scheme claimed Attorney General Masto approved his plan
May 21, 2013 By JEFF GERMAN LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL Leon Benzer, the accused mastermind of a massive scheme to take
News from Missouri
MISSOURI – Residents wait more than 10 months to return after fire, say repair work shoddy and incomplete
kmov.com: Residents wait more than 10 months to return after fire, say repair work shoddy and incomplete Calls to HOA
News from California, News from Texas
California Retirees Have Carona’s Company in Crosshairs
by Jay Root — posted May 21, 2013 INDIO, Calif. — The slick brochure advertising homes in the Sun City Shadow Hills neighborhood near
News from Texas
Associa CEO and State Senator John Carona’s Many Colorful Conflicts of Interest
By Anna Merlan Published Mon., May 20 2013 at 10:44 AM Carona John Carona, our Republican state senator from
News from Texas
For Senator John Carona, Conflicts and Interests
by Jay Root — May 20, 2013 This is one in a series of occasional storiesabout ethics and transparency in the
News from Florida
Converting house to assisted living facility upsets some Belle Isle residents
May 13, 2013 Belle Isle, Fla. – There are plans to turn a house in the middle of a quiet
News from Tennessee
TN bill would pass foreclosure fees to neighborhoods
by Dennis Ferrier — March 27, 2013 NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) – Foreclosures have always been an ugly, heartbreaking business. But
News from Texas
HOA, resident go to court in flagpole dispute
By Cindy George — May 18, 2013 The relationship between homeowner association boards and residents of the communities they oversee can be
News from Texas
Texas Legislative Update May 13, 2013
The information in this document is current as of May 13, 2013, noon, and may change for various reasons at
News from California
Suit filed over Rancho Mirage HOA meeting fight
By Tamara Sone — May 10, 2013 RANCHO MIRAGE — More than two months after a fight erupted during an
News from Georgia
Stratford homeowners react to treasurer’s charges
Reporter: Patrick Price — May 7, 2013 EVANS, Ga. (WRDW) — Money is tight these days for Erica Passey. “We’re just careful
News from Nevada
Investigators snared HOA suspect using hidden microphone, bottle of wine
By JEFF GERMAN LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL — Posted May 5, 2013 Edith Gillespie marveled at the way her half-brother, former construction
News from Florida
Green Cove Springs woman arrested at homeowners meeting over dispute about nativity scene, according to Sheriff’s Office
By Drew Dixon — Posted May 4, 2013 A Green Cove Springs woman was arrested Thursday at a homeowners meeting over
News from Texas
San Antonio homeowner says HOA sued him $200,000 over ‘ridiculous’ violations
by Phil Anaya / KENS 5 — May 3, 2013 A northwest San Antonio resident is being sued by his homeowners
News from Florida
More Homeowners Associations Victimized
By Alex de Armas – Published April 24th, 2013 GAINESVILLE- The scandal involving homeowners’ associations being ripped off is growing. Today
News from Georgia
Rob Jenkins: Hey, teacher, my HOA is bullying me again
By Rob Jenkins – April 26, 2013 The buzziest buzzword in education these days is “bullying.” Teachers and administrators constantly regale
News from Texas
Texas Homeowners need HB 3803
TCAA in its late April 2013 newsletter stated:” It has not been demonstrated that embezzlement is a problem for POAs.” yet the link
News from Texas
Senior citizen ambushed, pistol whipped in gated community
by Drew Karedes / KHOU 11 News – April 30, 2013 HOUSTON — A senior citizen who was ambushed in her
News from Florida
Disabled Palm Harbor woman sues Highland Lakes HOA for barring her from boat
By Stephen Thompson | Tribune Staff – April 21, 2013 PALM HARBOR – Her arms and legs left immobile by multiple sclerosis, Anne
News from New Mexico
Residents want state or county to take over Santa Teresa Country Club
By Veronica Macias – April 28, 2013 – Plan to create one master homeowners association Las Cruces – Residents of Santa Teresa Country Club are creating
News from Florida
House unanimously approves HOA legislation 37-0 Bill heads to Governor’s desk for his signature
Author: Mike Holfeld – April 26, 2013 TALLAHASSEE.Fla. – The Florida House unanimously approved new home owners association reform legislation by a vote
News from Georgia
Do HOA security guards overstep their bounds?
By Jodie Fleischer – April 25, 2013 FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A Channel 2 Action News investigation found private security guards pulling over
News from Florida
Wall Street betting billions on single-family homes in distressed markets
By Michael A. Fletcher, — April 22, 2013 MIAMI — Big investors are pouring unprecedented amounts of money into real estate
News from North Carolina
North Carolina: second battleground for people’s rights in HOAs
By George Staropoli — April 18, 2013 North Carolina is proud that it was the first state to vote for independence
News from Florida
State sues Collier condo association, alleges discrimination against disabled
By AISLING SWIFT — Naples Daily News — Posted April 15, 2013 at 6:15 a.m. EAST NAPLES — Pickup trucks parked in driveways are
News from Arizona
Arizona bill tells HOAs that they do not control public streets
By George K. Staropoli — April 17, 2013 Arizona Session Law Ch. 103 (2013), SB 1278, reaffirms local municipality control
News from Illinois
Employee used condo association credit card for jewelry
Park Ridge Herald-Advocate: Employee used condo association credit card for jewelry Updated: April 17, 2013 12:09PM MAINE TOWNSHIP — A
News from California
Author Pulls California AB968: HOA Elections
CCHAL NewsBrief – April 15, 2013 Thanks to all who phoned/emailed the author of AB968, the California bill exempting 17,000 homeowner associations from
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April 13: Frank Askin – Constitutional Litigation Clinic at Rutgers University
Frank Askin is the Law Professor, who established the Constitutional Litigation Clinic at Rutgers University. His law students have worked on
News from Tennessee
Homeowners Lose Their Water, Forced To Move
by Melissa Moon – Posted on April 2, 2013, Memphis – A $30,000 outstanding water bill has put some Raleigh homeowners
News from Texas
HOA Accountability Bill Stirs Debate at Capitol
by Jay Root — April 9, 2013 Texas Tribune: HOA Accountability Bill Stirs Debate at Capitol A bill aimed at making nonprofit homeowners
News from Texas
Texas HB3803 (McClendon) for Oversight of Property Associations
Texas is considering a law that will begin some oversight to Property Associations in Texas. Property owners within these regulated
News from Florida
Former West Palm Beach-area condo association head, 86, accused of cashing checks in personal account
By Alexandra SeltzerPalm Beach Post Staff Writer – April 1, 2013 For years, acting as the president of a suburban West Palm
News from Florida
Port Orange HOA Tells Residents Yard Statues Aren’t Allowed
By AOL Real Estate Editors – Apr 5th 2013 A grieving widow in Port Orange, Fla., has a statue of an angel in
News from Florida
Trayvon Martin’s parents settle wrongful death claim Homeowners association is believed to have paid more than $1 million
By Rene Stutzman, Orlando Sentinel April 5, 2013 SANFORD – Trayvon Martin‘s parents have settled a wrongful death claim for an amount believed
On the Commons
April 6, 2013 – Dr. Gary Solomon – HOA Syndrome
It is commonly accepted that stress causes psychological, emotional and physical harm. The effects of stress and our reaction to
News from Texas
Copperfield neighborhood watch president in legal scrape
By Anita Hassan — April 3, 2013 Lawbreaking motorists are not tolerated by the Copperfield Coalition. The watchdog group is committed
News from Florida
County sues to defend disabled woman’s parking rights at Hollywood condo
By Brittany Wallman — February 11, 2013 Condo board sees no reason to exempt her from its ban on motorcycles Had
News from Florida
Couple fighting HOA over removal of pit bull that chased suspect out of their home
By John W. Davis, Reporter Sunday, March 31, 2013, WINTER GARDEN — A Winter Garden couple is fighting their homeowners association’s
News from North Carolina
N.C. Standoff Ends With Suspect, Two Others Dead; Victims were on HOA Board
Cameron Steele — The Charlotte Observer Created: March 30, 2013 HARRISBURG, N.C. — A six-hour SWAT team standoff ended late Friday
News from Florida
Former U.S. Marine told his flagpole violates Hypoluxo code
By Ana M. Valdes — March 29, 2013 Hypoluxo – A retired U.S. Marine from Hypoluxo is the most recent Palm
Buyer Beware
Homeowner horror stories: Associations are heaven or hell
By Paul Bannister • Bankrate.com To many people it’s Shangri-La. Heaven. Paradise. Everybody’s lawn is manicured. No one’s gone to an electric