South Carolina – More than 100 homeowners voice their HOA concerns in public hearing
WMBF NEWS: More than 100 homeowners voice their HOA concerns in public hearing Hembree explained one clear solution at this […]
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NEVADA – Banks’ New Foe: Homeowners Associations
BloombergView: Banks’ New Foe: Homeowners Associations Nevada and about 20 other states have laws that allow HOA liens to get
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SOUTH CAROLINA: HOA hearing to hone delegation’s legislative path
Posted – October 25, 2014 ……At least some of them are expected to speak at a Wednesday hearing the Horry
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Indiana: Homeowners association threatened with civil lawsuit
The Hancock County prosecutor has threatened to sue a local homeowners association in response to a dispute over a flagpole
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FLORIDA – State investigation leads to Fort Lauderdale condo president’s arrest
LOCAL10.com: State investigation leads to Fort Lauderdale condo president’s arrest By Bob Norman October 20, 2014 FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. –
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TEXAS – A Frisco Homeowners Association Is Suing to Stop Homeless Teens from Moving In
DALLAS OBSERVER: A Frisco Homeowners Association Is Suing to Stop Homeless Teens from Moving In “The Board of Directors has
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GEORGIA – Property manager accused of stealing $180K from HOAs
WSB-TV.COM: Property manager accused of stealing $180K from HOAs By Mike Petchenik October 21, 2014 DEKALB COUNTY, Ga — A
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Illinois: Rating system evaluates community associations
When shopping for a condominium or town house, checking out living spaces is easy. But getting information about building maintenance
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On the Commons: with Shu and Andy Ostrowski
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CALIFORNIA – Marin resident denied solar panels by homeowners association
San Jose Mercury News: Marin resident denied solar panels by homeowners association By Megan Hansen October 20, 2014 Plans to
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INDIANA – War Vet Hangs Two Flags On His Property; Homeowners’ Association Demands He Remove Them
Opposing Views: War Vet Hangs Two Flags On His Property; Homeowners’ Association Demands He Remove them By Lina Batarags October
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NEVADA – Letter: HOA policy encourages wasting needed water
Reno Gazette-Journal: Letter: HOA policy encourages wasting needed water October 21, 2014 By Joe Bower Reno – I read how
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INDIANA – Veteran not backing down after homeowners association says his flag pole must go
FOX59.com: Veteran not backing down after homeowners association says his flag pole must go By Kendall Downing October 20, 2014
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Georgia: Woman charged with taking $267K from group
Posted: October 18, 2014 by Associated Press An east Georgia woman is charged with stealing more than $267,000 from her
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California: AB 1738 – What’s the Hubbub About the New HOA IDR Law in California?
Written on October 17, 2014 by Beth Grimm in IDR IDR stands for internal dispute resolution. It’s supposed to help
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Maryland: A Portion of a Maryland Condominium Assessment Lien Takes Priority Over Mortgages and Deeds of Trust
October 14, 2014 by Raymond D. Burke Under Section 11-110 of the Maryland Condominium Act, in the event of a foreclosure
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CONNECTICUT: Ex-treasurer accused of stealing $87,000 from Torrington homeowner’s association
THE REGISTER CITIZEN: Ex-treasurer accused of stealing $87,000 from Torrington homeowner’s association By Esteban L. Hernandez October 9, 2014 TORRINGTON
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ARIZONA – Gilbert couple suing HOA
azfamily.com: Gilbert couple suing HOA Charge HOA violating fair housing laws. by Amanda Goodman October 16, 2014 GILBERT, Ariz. —
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NEVADA – Crime spree raises hackles of Vegas HOA
Las Vegas Review Journal: Crime spree raises hackles of Vegas HOA “Our small community of 178 homes has hosted at
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Nevada: Tips on Fighting HOAs
Posted: Oct 13, 2014 8:56 AM EDT Updated: Oct 13, 2014 10:00 AM EDT By Michelle Mortensen, Investigative Reporte
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Colorado: Construction Defect Claims Tackled By Lakewood
10/8/2014 by Jared Berg, John Mill, Chris Mosley The impact of construction defect lawsuits on condominium development in Colorado has
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CALIFORNIA – HOA recall removes boardmember
UTSanDiego.Com: HOA recall removes Shames In a record turnout, homeowners voted to remove Shames 112 to 15. By Jeff McDonald
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FLORIDA – VA hospital called police on condominium shooting suspect
Palm Beach Daily News: VA hospital called police on condominium shooting suspect By Michele Dargan October 6, 2014 Police apprehended
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NEVADA – Federal Civil Rights Suit Updated Against Henderson Police
ANTHEM VOICE BLOG: Federal Civil Rights Suit Updated Against Henderson Police The IRS audit proved Frank and Stebbins were correct
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MONTANA – New city policy in Whitefish prohibits gated communities
KCFW.com: New city policy in Whitefish prohibits gated communities By Alli Friedman, KCFW Reporter October 10, 2014 KALISPELL, Mont. –
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FLORIDA – Failed condominium conversion could be sold in Bankruptcy Court
Article Courtesy of The South Florida Business Journal By Brian Bandell Published October 5, 2014 An apartment complex in West Palm Beach
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Louisiana: Property manager sued by man allegedly injured after falling into dumpster
October 6, 2014 6:40 PM By KYLE BARNETT A condo association is being sued by a man who claims he
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Pennslyvania: Homeowners’ Associations – A Need for Congressional Action
Is there a political candidate that understand the plight of those who live within HOA’s finally? Someone who might be
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California: Tenants (and HOA owners) Get New Rights to Grow Food
By: Westside Today Staff Posted October 4, 2014 AB 2561, by Assembly Member Steven Bradford (D-Gardena), ensures that landlords and
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South Carolina: Myrtle Beach based Realtors looking for input on HOAs
BY STEVE JONES Posted: October 3, 2014 At last there is someplace where homeowners can go for answers in disputes
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TEXAS – Mission Bend faces city problems without city powers
HoustonChronicle.com: Mission Bend faces city problems without city powers Houston could find itself ringed by blighted communities if counties, utility
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FLORIDA – Kissimmee HOA lets couple keep religious statues
ccfj.net: Kissimmee HOA lets couple keep religious statues By Deneige Broom September 30, 2014 A homeowners association threatened legal action
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FLORIDA – Wild fight at Sunrise condo board caught on video
ccfj.net: Wild fight at Sunrise condo board caught on video Former condo president pleads no contest to battery By Bob
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Virginia: Requests to Inspect and Copy Community Association or Company Records: Should it be this complicated?
A Virginia Beach jury found a condominium association liable for failing to permit unit owners an opportunity to inspect and
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Annual Meetings In Arizona
Date: August 2014 Written By: Allison Preston Arizona law requires homeowners associations to hold at least one membership meeting per
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Maryland: Condominium Expenditures In Excess of 15 Percent of the Budget Must Approved By Amendment
Posted October 1, 2014 Where a residential condominium expenditure results in an assessment increase that exceeds 15% of the amount
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Colorado: Board Communications and E-mails
10 | 1 | 2014 Posted By Lindsay S. Smith In 2012, the Colorado legislature changed the laws governing community
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Colorado – Blotter: HOA member harassed
Adrian D. Garcia, The Coloradoan3:52 p.m. MDT October 1, 2014 On Wednesday, Sept. 24, a Windsor police officer responded to
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Florida: Flag fight continues with $1 million countersuit
By Erica Bennett Posted: September 29, 2014 The last few years have been a revolving cycle for 72 year-old Larry
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Arizona – Responding to HOA Records Requests
Date: July 2014 Written By: Christina Morgan HOAs and community managers receive requests for records and information almost daily. In
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NORTH CAROLINA – Man And HOA At Odds Over Gate
WLOS.COM: Man And HOA At Odds Over Gate September 26, 2014 BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. — A Fairview man is fighting with his
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Idaho: Annual Meetings
Date: June 2014 Written By: Brindee Probst Idaho law requires homeowners associations that are incorporated as non-profit corporations to hold
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Florida: Recent Arbitration Decision Offers Stern Warning to Associations Making Certain Alterations Without a Membership Vote
POSTED ON: SEPTEMBER 25, 2014 , BY LAURA MANNING-HUDSON An arbitration decision rendered earlier this year by the State of
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Utah – Amending Governing Documents
Date: June 2014 Written By: Tyler LaMarr A common question of HOA directors and managers is “How often should the
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Arizona: Guns at HOA Meetings
Date: April 2014 Written By: Christina Morgan Gun violence at HOA meetings is rare, but receives much media attention. No
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Oregon: Amending Governing Documents: An Overview
Written By: Greg Coxey There are many topics to consider when discussing community association governing documents. This includes the differences
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Nevada: State issues citations after HOA Hall of Shame report
Action 13 News By Kean Bauman. CREATED Sep 25, 2014 A Contact 13 HOA Hall of Shame brought swift action
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Michigan: What are the top 5 signs that your Condominium Documents need to be amended in Michigan?
It is the responsibility of the Board to enforce the Master Deed and Bylaws. MCL 559.190 allows for the Condominium
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FLORIDA – Clearwater condo fraud case leads to federal indictments
Tampa Bay Times: Clearwater condo fraud case leads to federal indictments Investors paid up to $600,000 and $700,000 for the
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Utah: Guns at HOA Meeting
Date: April 2014 Written By: Carson Bagley Gun violence at HOA meetings is rare, but receives much media attention. No