NATIONAL – Is your condo association run by a ‘bully board’?
MarinaCityOnline.com: Is your condo association run by a ‘bully board’? By Don DeBat April 19, 2015 “Bully boards” are so […]
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FLORIDA – Poinciana HOA leaders meet to discuss president’s future, mishandled funds
WFTV.COM: Poinciana HOA leaders meet to discuss president’s future, mishandled funds By Nancy Alvarez April 10, 2015 OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla.
News from Utah
UTAH – Homeowner told to remove US Navy flag from house
myfox8.com: Homeowner told to remove US Navy flag from house By CNN WIRE April 8, 2015 LEHI, Utah — A homeowners’
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NATIONAL – Disbanding an HOA
Neighbors at War: Disbanding an HOA By Ward Lucas April 14, 2015 Posted on April 14, 2015 by Ward Lucas
News from Texas
TEXAS – Navy vet gets house back after HOA foreclosure
FOXSANANTONIO.com: Navy vet gets house back after HOA foreclosure State Rep. Roland Gutierrez, D-San Antonio, has introduced legislation (HB1335) to
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Washington, DC: Banning speech close to home
The Washington Post: Banning speech close to home By John Jordan April 3, 2015 About 20 percent of Americans live
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On The Commonswith Shu and David Russell – 4/11/15
Confucius said, “The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home”. Given the lack of integrity in
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On The Commons with Shu and Jan Bergemann – 4.4.15
Hosted and produced by Shu Bartholomew, On The Commons is a weekly radio show dedicated to discussing the many issues
News from Texas
TEXAS – Prime property center of court dispute in the Woodlands
Houston Chronicle: Prime property center of court dispute in the Woodlands Yet every homeowner in The Woodlands has a covenant
News from Florida
FLORIDA – No charges in HOA dispute
Ocala Star Banner: No charges in HOA dispute Felony theft is felony theft,” he (Kronen) said. “You steal money. It’s gone.
News from California
CALIFORNIA – Chula Vista homeowners face HOA fines for children playing on driveway, sidewalk
10NEWS.com: Chula Vista homeowners face HOA fines for children playing on driveway, sidewalk By 10News Digital Team, Cristin Severance March 24,
News from Florida
FLORIDA – Property Management Consultants settles with state, will pay fines
Ocala Star Banner: Property Management Consultants settles with state, will pay fines … a member of the coalition, called the DBPR’s
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NATIONAL – HOA Embezzlement Hits All, From High & Mighty to Small & Weak
NEIGHBORSATWAR.com: HOA Embezzlement Hits All, From High & Mighty to Small & Weak By Deborah Goonan March 15, 2015 Some
News from Minnesota
MINNESOTA – Minnetonka condo residents win settlement in federal lawsuit
StarTribune: Minnetonka condo residents win settlement in federal lawsuit Arbitrary rules that restrict the rights of children to enjoy the
News from California
CALIFORNIA – Homeowners say HOA crossing the line selfie stick
10News.com: Homeowners say HOA crossing the line selfie stick … California Civil Code 4925 prevents HOA boards from blocking homeowners from
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NATIONAL – The unconstitutional delegation of implied rulemaking powers to HOAs
George K. Staropoli: The unconstitutional delegation of implied rulemaking powers to HOAs In regard to the delegation of legislative powers
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NATIONAL – HOA Embezzlement Hits All, From High & Mighty to Small & Weak
NEIGHBORSATWAR.com: HOA Embezzlement Hits All, From High & Mighty to Small & Weak By Deborah Goonan March 15, 2015 Some
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NATIONAL – THE BOTTOM LINE: HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS IN AMERICA
Professor Gary Solomon: THE BOTTOM LINE: HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS IN AMERICA January 14, 2015 History dictates: Not knowing the truth is
News from Texas
Texas: 2015 List of Bills Filed Concerning HOA/POA/COAs
March 13th was the official date that all bills needed to be file by. Listed below are HOA bills filed
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NATIONAL – Community Association Managers, Lawyers, and Tooth Whitening?
LawfirmRBS.com: Community Association Managers, Lawyers, and Tooth Whitening? The key to boards avoiding claims of antitrust appears to be “active
News from Florida
FLORIDA – Florida law could help rich investors force condo owners from their homes
Tampa Bay Times: Florida law could help rich investors force condo owners from their homes … a “bulk buyer” like Grande
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On the Commons with Shu and Sara Benson 3/21/14
Hosted and produced by Shu Bartholomew, On The Commons is a weekly radio show dedicated to discussing the many issues
News from South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA – S.C. grapples with HOA complaints
BlufftonToday.com: S.C. grapples with HOA complaints By Sarita Chourey March 12, 2015 COLUMBIA — Neighborhood Nazi. Condo Commando. Bullies. The
News from Georgia
GEORGIA – HOA cuts water to disabled resident for unpaid fines
WSB-TV2: HOA cuts water to disabled resident for unpaid fines The homeowner’s daughter says her mother is up to date
News from New Jersey
NEW JERSEY – N.J. men accused of stealing more than $75K from condominium
NJ.com: N.J. men accused of stealing more than $75K from condominium By Kathryn Brenzel March 11, 2015 JERSEY CITY –
News from Arizona
ARIZONA – DiCiccio: ‘Ugly politics’ and the ABM HOA election
Ahwatukee Foothills News: DiCiccio: ‘Ugly politics’ and the ABM election Late last year, after it increased its budget by 5
Opinions
Ward Lucas: Have some guts and start investigating racketeering in HOAs all over the country!
Neighbors at War.com: Ward Lucas: I know there are some FBI people who read this blog. Have some guts and
News from Florida
FLORIDA – Residents: North Bay Village condo has gone criminal
Local10.com: Residents: North Bay Village condo has gone criminal Bob Norman, Reporter March 5, 2015 NORTH BAY VILLAGE, Fla. –
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On the Commons: with Shu and Tom DeWeese
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News from Arizona
ARIZONA – Trying to close enforcement gap: Condos live under own rules; compliance mixed
arizona.newszap.com: Trying to close enforcement gap: Condos live under own rules; compliance mixed March 4, 2015 By Rusty Bradshaw Independent
News from Nevada
NEVADA – HOA scheme straw buyer, attorney say they feared for their lives
Las Vegas Review-Journal: HOA scheme straw buyer, attorney say they feared for their lives March 4, 2015 By Jeff German
News from Tennessee
TENNESSEE – $28K missing from Murfreesboro Homeowners Association
WKRN.com: $28K missing from Murfreesboro Homeowners Association By WKRN web staff February 25, 2015 MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WKRN) – The homeowners
News from Nevada
Nevada – Witness describes payoffs, rigging elections in HOA fraud trial
Las Vegas Review-Journal: Witness describes payoffs, rigging elections in HOA fraud trial March 2, 2015 By Jeff German Ralph Priola
Buyer Beware, Opinions
The HOAX, a film by Rodney Gray
“The HOAX” is an independent examination of the abuse of power and lack of regulation in the homeowners’ association (HOA)
News from California
CALIFORNIA – HOA board could be liable for disclosure of owners’ personal data
LATIMES: HOA board could be liable for disclosure of owners’ personal data Q&A: Reining in HOA management company’s inappropriate self-promotion
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NATIONAL – The Hidden Impact of HOA Delinquencies
Mortgage Servicing News: The Hidden Impact of HOA Delinquencies By Rosie Biundo February 26, 2015 Homeowners association claims pose serious threats to
News from Nevada
NEVADA – HOA fraud trial kicks off this week
Las Vegas Review-Journal: HOA fraud trial kicks off this week By Jeff German February 21, 2015 In the wake of
News from Florida
FLORIDA – HOA spat gets nasty as meeting door slammed on owner
THE TAMPA TRIBUNE: HOA spat gets nasty as meeting door slammed on owner By Mike Salinero | Tribune Staff Published:
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On The Commons with Shu and Dr. Gary Solomon -2/28/2015
This Week’s Show This show is dedicated to the memory of Monica (M.J.) Sadler 1956-2015 In his new book HOA: Crisis
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On the Commons: OTC with Shu, Fred Fischer and Jill Schweitzer 2/21/15
Sometimes Mother Nature gets in the way of our plans. This week is a perfect example. Because of snow, ice
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NATIONAL – Reform the Condominium
The New York Times: Reform the Condominium By Matthew Gordon Lasner February 17, 2015 FROM New York to Miami, from
News from Florida
FLORIDA – Residents allege condo leaders are cashing in on positions
Local10.com: Residents allege condo leaders are cashing in on positions State investigating Oakland Park condo for allegedly failing to release
News from South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA – York County woman fed up with homeowners association
wbtv.com: York County woman fed up with homeowners association By Sarah-Blake Morgan February 13, 2015 INDIAN LAND, SC (WBTV) –
News from Texas
TEXAS – Church’s Restrictive Reserve “E” Not Subject to HOA Deed Restrictions
Harris County Court Judgment: Church’s Restrictive Reserve “E” Not Subject to HOA Deed Restrictions Filed February 9, 2015 The Court
News from Texas
TEXAS – Measure Would Limit Attorneys Fees
WOAI.com: Measure Would Limit HOA Attorneys Fees By Jim Forsyth, February 12th 2015 Members of the Texas Legislature are taking aim
News from Texas
TEXAS – San Antonio Homeowner Loses Home to HOA for Exorbitant Attorney Fees
TEXAS Family COUNCIL: San Antonio Homeowner Loses Home to HOA for Exorbitant Attorney Fees February 10, 2015 Updated: Tuesday, February 10
News from Texas
TEXAS – Tracking the Dough
KRGV.COM: Tracking the Dough Residents are paying money to neighborhood associations, but not seeing any improvements February 10, 2015 Channel
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On The Commons with Shu, Fred Fischer and Jill Schweitzer
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News from Florida
FLORIDA – Floridians forced to sell their homes at huge losses
ALJAZEERA AMERICA: Floridians forced to sell their homes at huge losses A state law can force some Floridians out of
News from Nevada
NEVADA – Former Henderson woman pleads guilty in real estate fraud
Las Vegas Review-Journal: Former Henderson woman pleads guilty in real estate fraud … high-end condominiums (used) as collateral without the knowledge of