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 […]
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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 Pennslyvania
PENNSYLVANIA – Gangs find shelter in Pocono HOA communities
Association leaders learn how to help police – “… sometimes gangs may infiltrate the private security firms that work in these
News from Florida
FLORIDA – New Florida law cracks down on HOA ‘dictatorships’
‘First Step’ legislation goes into effect July 1 Author: Mike Holfeld, Problem Solver, [email protected] Published On: Jun 28 2013 11:14:07 PM EDT ORLANDO,Fla.
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
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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
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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
Arizona homeowners losing their homes to foreclosure through forged documents
By: Dave Biscobing Mark LaMet Posted: 06/20/2013 PHOENIX – Thousands of Arizona families have lost their homes to illegal foreclosures. Illegal foreclosures
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poconorecord.com: $175 rental fee incites landlords in A Pocono Country Place
By David Pierce — Pocono Record Writer — June 21, 2013 A new $175 association fee for renters in A Pocono Country Place will
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Palm Beach Post: Jupiter condo owner stages boxer rebellion
Posted: 3:33 p.m. Saturday, June 15, 2013 By Frank Cerabino — Palm Beach Post Staff Writer Robert Kortenhaus was hoping I could
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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
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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 Texas
Vet protests HOA restriction with upside down flag display
by Rucks Russell / KHOU 11 News — Posted on May 21, 2013 at 9:36 AM HOUSTON—After fighting for his
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Texas HB35: Relating to the authority of a property owners’ association to regulate the use of certain lots for residential purposes
From the 2013 Texas Legislative Session — Posted June 19, 2013 “On Friday, Texas Governor Perry signed into law protection
News from Florida
Miami Herald: Miami Beach seller says Aqua condo board targeting his luxury unit
By Dorothy M. Atkins — Tuesday June 18, 2013 When rich condo owners fight it out over money and property,
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Florida Homeowner’s Association Sues Resident For Critical Blog Comments, Seeks Identity Of Other Commenters
by Mike Masnick — Tuesday, March 26th 2013 from the but-of-course dept I’m not sure what it is about “Homeowners Associations” (HOAs), but I
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’
News from Colorado
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
News from South Carolina
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
News from Vermont
Vermont Human Rights Commission
The Vermont Human Rights Commission (VHRC) investigates allegations of housing discrimination in the state. It also investigates allegations of housing
News from Maryland
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.
News from Indiana
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
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FLORIDA – Accusations of arson and car bombing fly at Clearwater retiree mecca
Peter Jamison — June 1, 2013 CLEARWATER — Ivan “Van” Farber, 68, careens through suburban traffic beneath a Florida sky the
News from Nevada
NEVADA – Justice Department lawyers have turned over 1.5 million pages of records in HOA case
June 7, 2013 By JEFF GERMAN LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL Justice Department lawyers say they have turned over more than 1.5
News from New York
NEW YORK – Residents sue to maintain road
By Susan Chiappone — June 7, 2013 SILVER CREEK – Residents on a stretch of Stewart Avenue in Hanford Bay are
News from Connecticut
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
News from Arizona
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
News from Maryland
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
News from Maryland
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
News from Arizona
Mesa HOA out of control? Homeowners accuse board of misspending funds
By Lauren Gilger — June 6, 2013 MESA, AZ – A routine Homeowner’s Association meeting at Superstition Lakes Condominiums in Mesa
News from Florida
FLORIDA – Condo president gambles away community’s money, police say
By Wayne K. Roustan and Erika Pesantes June 5, 2013 Luck finally ran out for a Pembroke Pines condo association president accused of gambling
News from Arizona
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,
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 Colorado
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,
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 Maryland
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
News from Washington
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
News from Nevada
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
News from Missouri
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
News from Washington
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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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