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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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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More Homeowners Associations Victimized
By Alex de Armas – Published April 24th, 2013 GAINESVILLE- The scandal involving homeowners’ associations being ripped off is growing. Today
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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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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
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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.
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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
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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
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Illinois Supreme Court: Chicago ordinance allowing unit owners to see records is valid
The primary issue in this appeal is whether a City of Chicago ordinance allowing condominium unit owners to inspect condominium association financial