Homeowner’s Association Turned Away by Unanimous Court of Appeals
Few things are more offensive to the rights of homeowners than an overreaching homeowners’ association (HOA) board of directors. The […]
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Arizona: A New Law That Might Actually HELP a Homeowner – HB2033
This is the season for new Arizona statutes to take effect from the session’s summer end. One of those bills
News from Illinois
Checking the financial health of a condo association
ChicagoTribune.com: Checking the financial health of a condo association Pamela Dittmer McKuen Community Living — September 27, 2013 Before you buy
News from Washington
Washington Court Voids HOA Committee’s Decision Enforcing View Covenant
The Washington Court of Appeals recently issued a published opinion that invalidated the decision of a homeowners association’s covenants review
News from Maryland
Maryland: Law Limiting Liens And Related Fees And Charges
Posted September 25, 2013 An amendment to the Maryland Contract Lien Act, as it relates to the foreclosure of liens
Opinions
There’s No Place Like Home (Owners Associations)
by James A. Bacon — posted September 25, 2013 Developers hewing to the New Urbanism school of design pay close
News from Florida
Florida: Issue Created By Language Used In Deed Restrictions
Heleski v. Harrell, 2D12-4136 (Fla. 2d DCA 2013): The Heleskis began building a structure on their property without notifying or getting approval
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Second District Reversed Order Denying Motion To Compel Arbitration (FL)
Pulte Home Corp. sought review of an order denying its renewed motion to compel arbitration of an action brought by
News from Illinois
Illinois: Video of Oral Arguments Spanish Court Two Condominium Association v. Carlson
Oral arguments, Illinois Supreme Court, of a major case. The Appellate Court held that the duty to pay was not absolute.
Opinions
The price of peace with the homeowners’ association
by Doris Goldstein on 09 Sep 2013 I used to think homeowners’ associations had the potential to be great democratic institutions. I
National
Housing counsel: Can condos bar people ‘living in sin?’
By Benny L. Kass, Published: September 12, 2013 Can condominium associations ban people who are “living in sin”? That’s what the headlines called
News from Pennslyvania
Amendments to Pennsylvania’s Uniform Condominium Act and Uniform Planned Communities Act
Recently, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett signed into law House Bill 1122 (the “Amendment”), which amends the Uniform Condominium Act and
News from Arizona
Arizona – New state laws about HOAs voided
September 06, 2013 7:45 pm • By Howard Fischer Capitol Media Services 5 PHOENIX — Saying legislators likely violated the Arizona Constitution,
News from California
California Community Associations May Be Required to Provide the Owners Email Addresses As Part of An Owner’s Request for Owner Contact Information
By David Swedelson, Partner at SwedelsonGottlieb, Condo Lawyer and HOA Attorney – September 3, 2013 Disgruntled homeowner association members often want
National
Don’t Clear The Dishes? Federal Rule Prohibits Many Satellite Dish And Antenna Restrictions
Satellite dishes and exterior antennas are sometimes considered an eyesore. Accordingly, many community associations would like to regulate—or even prohibit—them.
News from California
(CA) Governor Brown Signs “Clean Up” Legislation for Revised Davis-Stirling Act
California Governor Jerry Brown recently signed SB 745 into law. The bill is a multi-issue omnibus bill, and as to
News from Florida
(FL) Another recent 4th DCA opinion underscores importance of verifying “starting balances” in assessment foreclosure
By Jean Winters — August 30th, 2013 On Wednesday, the Fourth District Court of Appeals issued another opinion with significant
News from New York
NY Court: Queensbury homeowners can display political signs
August 30, 2013 8:15 pm • JAMIE MUNKS – [email protected] QUEENSBURY — A local homeowners association doesn’t have the authority to
News from Minnesota
Condo, Townhome and HOA Association Liens in Minnesota
POSTED ON AUGUST 27, 2013 BY LYNN WARTCHOW In Minnesota, if you have unpaid condominium or townhome association assessments—which are often called “HOAs”—these
News from Florida
Recent ruling important to homeowners challenging recorded covenants
By Jean Winters, Esq. — August 23rd, 2013 Homeowners now have an important ruling enabling them to challenge covenants that
News from Illinois
Illinois Supreme Court Grants Leave to Appeal Controversial Condominium Decision
January 31, 2013 by Kirk Jenkins May a condominium owner refuse to pay monthly and/or special assessments, in whole or in
News from Florida
Florida — Condos must follow law when demanding money from lenders
August 21, 2013 — By Donna DiMaggio Berger On August 14, Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal ruled that a
News from Florida
Bank awarded fees after condominium association pushes too far!
On August 14, 2013, Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal ruled that a bank which had taken title to two
Feeds To Review, News from Nevada
How will recent laws affect HOAs? (Nevada)
By BARBARA HOLLAND — HOA EXPERT Posted August 19, 2013 This is the first of a four-part series of articles
News from Florida
Justice Department Reaches Settlement with HOA and Management Company in Fair Housing Lawsuit Involving Occupancy Limits
The Justice Department announced today that the Townhomes of Kings Lake HOA Inc. (HOA) and Vanguard Management Group Inc. have
Feeds To Review, News from New Jersey, Opinions
No sign of free speech on lawns
August 10, 2013 9:04 pm A deal is a deal, except when it violates the state or federal constitution. On
Buyer Beware
Condo-HOA Smart Helps Homebuyers Perform Due Diligence, Find Best Communities and Reduce Risk
On the list of most stressful life events, buying a home ranks in the top five. Luckily, Condo & HOA
Feeds To Review, News from Florida
FL: Community Associations Affected by the 2013 Legislative Session – Pt. II
By Joseph Adams on August 6th, 2013 — Posted in Legislation, Reader Q&A Today’s column continues with our review of laws of interest to community associations
Feeds To Review, News from Missouri
Trouble in Missouri: The fight for solar rights
However, all is not good in this community as far as solar energy is concerned. Householders who want to install
Buyer Beware, Opinions
21 Questions to Ask the Homeowner’s Association
Homeowner’s Associations. Love ‘em or hate ‘em. Buyers are sometimes not aware about certain rules and regulations when they purchase
News from Missouri
Certain Owners Exempt from Special Assessment
Green v. Lake Montowese Association, 387 S.W. 3d 413 (Mo. Ct. App. 2012) Here, the Missouri Court of Appeals determined
News from Texas
HOA’s Arrest of Homeowner is Malicious Prosecution
Alamo County Club Owners Association v. Shelton, 12-1—00300-VB (Tex. App. 2012) Sometimes personal disregard for a fellow homeowner can overlap
News from Texas
Texas HOA Law – 2013 Legislative Update
On May 27, 2013, the Texas Legislature concluded the 2013 legislative session. Unlike the 2011 legislative session, in which the
News from New Jersey
When do condominium associations have standing to sue under the (NJ) Consumer Fraud Act?
By Porzio Bromberg & Newman PC and Peter J. Gallagher Posted July 10, 2013 In a recent decision, the Appellate Division
News from Florida
Case Summary Of Pulte Home Corp. v. Vermillion Homeowners Association
By Nichole Soto — July 9, 2013 In a lawsuit alleging construction defects in homeowners’ individual townhomes, Florida’s Second District
News from North Carolina
North Carolina updates HOA laws
By Michael Hunter — Posted: Thursday, Jul. 11, 2013 The North Carolina legislature recently passed some new laws that will impact
News from Florida
Florida Supreme Court: Law protecting builder went too far
Posted – July 14, 2013 The Supreme Court says Gov. Rick Scott and the Legislature went too far when it
News from California
Appeals Court Ensures Equal Access During HOA Elections – Davis-Stirling Act
By: Community Associations Institute California Legislative Action Committtee — Posted July 9, 2013 A California appellate court recently overruled a trial
News from Florida
2013 statutory revisions to condominium, homeowners’ association and cooperative acts (FL)
Posted — July 5, 2013 by: Roetzel & Andress – Steven M. Falk, Ashley D. Lupo, Sean Ellis and Jennifer A. Nichols Three bills have
News from Virginia
Disclosure Packets and Resale Certificates Revisited: Recent Statutory Amendments
Posted on June 30, 2013 by Lori Schweller Bills recently passed in the Virginia General Assembly extend the list of items
News from Washington
Two New Laws Affect Washington Community Associations
Posted – July 1, 2013 Almost every session of the Washington Legislature produces new laws pertaining to Washington condominium and
News from Texas
New Texas Statutes from the 2013 Legislative Session Affecting Associations
This month the governor signed ten legislative bills affecting Associations into law, as discussed below. An omnibus bill provides multiple
News from California
California Community Associations May be Required to Provide Owners’ Email Addresses
The Greater Los Angeles Chapter of Community Associations Institute has published its May/June issue of Focus Magazine, which features an
News from Florida
Appellate Court Reverses Foreclosure Judgment for Lack of Proper Notice to Unit Owners by Association
POSTED ON: JUNE 24, 2013 , BY LAURA MANNING-HUDSON A decision earlier this month by the Third District Court of Appeal serves as a
News from Arizona
AZ: Gov. signs last minute bill with major issues for HOA’s
By CRISTINA SILVA, Associated Press — posted June 20, 2013 PHOENIX (AP) — Homeowner associations were dealt a kick in
News from California
Homeowner Has No Right to Lawyer at Association Meeting—CA Court of Appeal
A property owner’s right to attend a meeting of a homeowner’s association does not necessarily include the right to send
News from New Mexico
HOA Doesn’t Have Authority to Restrict Lot Usage
By D. Ryan McCabe Posted June 19, 2013 The New Mexico Court of Appeals affirmed a ruling that a Homeowners’