Big changes in store for Colorado HOA collections
By Noah Klug Posted June 19, 2013 Two new laws will have a big effect on homeowners associations (HOAs) in Colorado. The […]
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What are the new laws governing condo associations in Florida?
From Naples News.com — Posted June 16, 2013 Q. I am on the board of my condominium association. We want
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SC: Court sides with Del Webb, Pulte over Sun City residents
By Morris News Service — Posted June 17, 2013 COLUMBIA — Del Webb Communities and Pulte Homes have notched a victory
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Vermont Human Rights Commission
The Vermont Human Rights Commission (VHRC) investigates allegations of housing discrimination in the state. It also investigates allegations of housing
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Maryland Court of Special Appeals upholds board’s decision to deny architectural application
Whiteford Taylor & Preston LLP —- Roberto M. Montesinos Posted: June 10 2013 Randall Reiner, et ux. v. Clifford Ehrlich, et al.
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Indiana Civil Rights Commission issues probable cause finding
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Civil Rights Commission has found probable cause to believe that Michael T. and Angela M. Lazo
Buyer Beware
What’s the Deal With Special Assessments?
Q. I am a first-time home buyer. I was looking to buy a condo for $167,000, until I discovered there
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General Assembly Passes Three Important Condo Bills In Connecticut
By George Coppolo — posted June 7, 2013 The Legislature passed three condominium-related bills during its 2013 Regular Session that
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AZ: New law restricts HOA’s established after 2015 from enforcing street parking
By Dale Stansel — Posted June 7, 2013 PHOENIX – A new homeowner associations’ reform bill signed into law earlier
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Legislation To Prevent Limits On The Rights Of Condominium Owners To Bring Claims Fails To Come To A Floor Vote In The Maryland House
Posted June 7, 2013 A bill that would have prevented residential condominium developers from including provisions in declarations, bylaws and sales contracts
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Bill To Expand Rights To Terminate Developer Contracts Fails in Maryland House
Posted June 7, 2013 The Maryland House of Delegates did not vote on a Senate bill that would have changed the
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Measure curbs powers of HOAs around Arizona
PHOENIX — State senators voted Wednesday to ensure that if you like to hang your clothes out on the line,
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Parkside HOA members to vote on Waldo Canyon fire-repair payments
On behalf of Reutzel & Associates, LLC posted in Condominiums and Cooperatives on Friday, May 31, 2013. In terms of real estate,
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Bill To License And Regulate Property Managers Fails In Maryland General Assembly
Posted May 30, 2013 A bill to license and regulate property managers that had passed in the Maryland House of
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Court Invalidates Restriction on Dues Increases in Association’s Bylaws
Posted May 31, 2013 In late 2011, the board of directors of the Sudden Valley Community Association approved a budget
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Short Sale – “Dual Tracking” and the Homeowner’s Bill of Rights in Nevada May 2013
Posted by Darren Welsh — May 31, 2013 “Short Sale – Dual Tracking” during residential foreclosure is where the lender
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Condominium Decks Collapse — Who is Responsible
By Condo Law — May 28, 2013 Wildwood Missouri residents who reside at the Sandalwood Creek Condominium Community need to
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Solar Panels And Community Associations: Sparks Can Fly
News from the WA State Chapter of Community Associations Institute – Posted May 28,2013 Green living sometimes can be at
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NV: Higher dues for homeowners at stake in HOA legislation
By Andrew Doughman — Posted May 23, 2013 Anyone living in a homeowners association in Nevada might want to pay attention to
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Maryland Governor Signs Legislation Permitting Closed Condominium Board Meetings To Discuss Business Transactions
Posted May 21, 2013 Governor Martin O’Mally has signed legislation passed by the Maryland Senate and House of Delegates that
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Condominium and homeowners bills enacted by the 2013 Florida legislature
by Martin A. Schwartz — posted May 13, 2013 HB 73- Omnibus Legislation This bill containing 74 pages is a “stripped
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Maryland Governor Signs Bill Requiring Liens To Be Based Only Delinquent Assessments And Not Other Charges Such As Fines
May 20, 2013 Governor Martin O’Malley has signed into law legislation passed by the Maryland General Assembly that amends the Maryland Contract Lien Act as
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Retirees Have Carona’s Company in Crosshairs
This is one in a series of occasional stories about ethics and transparency in the part-time Texas Legislature. It was
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TX: Xeriscaping bill passes House preventing HOA’s from restricting drought-resistant landscaping
By Claire Cardona — May 17, 2013 The House on Friday approved a bill that would prevent homeowner’s associations from restricting
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NC: Pending bills would regulate homeowners associations
By Elisabeth Arriero — May 17, 2013 Charlotte residents would be better protected from homeowners associations if the General Assembly
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Indiana Legal Update 2013: Assessments
Effective March 1st, a series of new Marion County Small Claims Court rules went into effect. Many of these will
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Condominium And Homeowners Bills Enacted By The 2013 Florida Legislature
This bill containing 74 pages is a “stripped down” version of a bill which passed the House last year but
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Pennsylvania Legal Update
By Diane K. Wohlfarth, Esq. On March 6, 2013, the Pennsylvania Legislative Action Committee of CAI presented a legal symposium
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Sandy-Related Suits Against Co-ops, Condos Face Unique Challenges
By Brendan Pierson — May 10, 2013 Months after Hurricane Sandy devastated buildings all over New York City, co-op and condo
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FL: Perspectives on 2013 Legislative Session – New homeowner association law
By Jean Winters — May 10th, 2013 This has been a busy year for homeowner association (HOA) bills. Early in
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CO: Lawmakers pass HOA-related bills in final hours of session
by Bill Vogrin — Published: May 9, 2013 Water-guzzling Kentucky bluegrass and other non-native turf can no longer be mandated by homeowners association
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Florida: Formal Advisory Opinion Request Regarding Community Association Managers
Notice of Filing Proposed Advisory Opinion The Standing Committee on UPL, pursuant to R. Regulating Fla. Bar 10-9.1(f)(3), provides this
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FL: Dying man in a fight with condominium
By Kelli Stegeman — May 2, 2013 A Fort Myers Beach veteran fighting a deadly illness is desperate. He says his condo
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FL: What’s in a name? Tamarac HOA to resident: Back off
By Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel posted May 5, 2013 The Woodlands Homeowners Association has threatened to sue one of its residents,
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FL: Police investigating property manager over missing funds
By Anthony Clark — Posted May 2, 2013 Law enforcement is investigating a Gainesville property management company after several homeowners
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FL: Robert Bucchere arrested in Ocean Ridge on charges that he stole $62,000, police say
By: Dave Gould Posted May 2, 2013 OCEAN RIDGE, Fla. – Robert Bucchere has been arrested by Ocean Ridge police
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Florida Leads the Way with Giving Homeowner Rights and Protection
If only all states could follow Florida’s lead what a difference could be made. The Florida House unanimously passed a Property Owner
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Colorado: HB 1134 Clears Senate on Party Line Vote
May 2, 2013 As expected, House Bill HB 1134 (HB 1134) has cleared the Senate on a 20 to 15
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Florida 2013 HOA Legislation Highlights
May 2, 2013 Last week the House of Representatives and the Senate passed Bill 7119 providing many needed amendments to
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Deputy Accused Of Taking HOA Money
Some residents of the Trailwood Home Owners Association told WFTV’s Myrt Price that they can’t believe that someone they trusted,
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Handicapped Woman Hit With HOA Violation
A Jacksonville couple believes their homeowner’s association isn’t allowing them to park in a handicapped space, despite having all of
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Mississippi Court – Policy Not Triggered By Real Estate Scheme
In its recent decision in State Farm Fire & Cas. Co. v. Anderson, 2013 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 57837 (S.D. Miss.