In the Steiner Ranch Community in northwest Austin, there are three areas with neighborhood tennis courts, and some of them have pickleball lines. Residents can make reservations to play either game, but recently a debate has landed on the courts at the Bella Mar community center over whether a tennis court should be converted into […]
Making a splash: Developing a community association pool policy
Summer is just around the corner, which means it’s almost time for pool season. Maintaining the perfect oasis is about more than just warm weather and water. Creating a safe, positive environment for residents to escape, unwind, and make cherished memories requires an ongoing process of routine checks, equipment upgrades, and meticulous planning. Read the […]
Steiner Ranch residents vie over pickleball court proposal (TX)
Two groups of Steiner Ranch residents are at odds over the proposed introduction of pickleball courts within the homeowners association community. On April 4, a group of residents created a petition that advocated for converting one tennis court at the Bella Mar Community Center into four semi-permanent pickleball courts. The petition alluded to a recent […]
Pickleball in your Community Association: 10 Considerations (IL)
Pickleball is sweeping the nation as a popular activity for all ages. It’s one of the fastest growing sports with over 8 million estimated pickleball players in the US. Before jumping on the bandwagon, consider whether your condominium, homeowner (HOA), or townhome community association has the space, budget, and interest to support a pickleball court. […]
Bixby City Council votes in favor of developer’s plans to convert golf course into homes (OK)
The Bixby City Council voted to pass an amendment that approved the developer’s plans to convert the White Hawk Golf Course into homes, according to the Homeowners Association president. Three City councilors voted for it and two opposed the motion. Read the article…………………………….
Pickleball causes racket at Cape Shores (DE)
One of Lewes’ core values is busy days and quiet nights. But, it is noise happening during the day that has led to a lawsuit against the Cape Shores community. Dr. Michael Katz and his wife Patricia are suing their homeowner’s association and President Janice Erich claiming the racket generated from pickleball on their neighborhood […]
$15M settlement for man who fell through N.J. condo’s pool stairs
ABergen County man severely injured when he fell through a wooden stairway while working at a condominium swimming pool has agreed to settle his lawsuit for $15 million. James Visconti, 59, of Saddle Brook, was servicing the pool at Harmon Cove IV community pool in Secaucus on Sept. 6, 2018, when wooden steps collapsed beneath […]
River’s Edge Golf Course sold to homeowners association (OR)
The River’s Edge Community Master Association announced its purchase of Bend’s River’s Edge Golf Course. The members of the association closed the sale and received the recorded title to the property on Friday morning. “This is a wonderful day for the community,” said Jeff Kramer, president of the association. “We saved the golf course, and […]
Boynton’s Valencia Reserve is renovating clubhouse for $9.3M. Here is what homeowners will pay. (FL)
Homeowners in the Valencia Reserve development west of Boynton Beach have overwhelmingly approved a referendum calling for the expenditure of $9.3 million to rebuild their 13-year-old, 42,000-square-foot clubhouse. Each of the 1,043 homeowners will need to pay about $8,000 for what will be one of the most expensive renovation projects undertaken in Palm Beach County […]
Wellness Amenities and Their Impact on Resident Satisfaction (FL)
Wellness amenities can not only improve the health and happiness of your community members but can also drastically improve the property values and attraction to your neighborhood. As the leading HOA management company, Wise Property Management can provide the highest quality homeowners association management Read the article…………………………….
Florida family in legal fight with HOA over backyard pool construction (FL)
Who knew a tiny pool could cause such a major headache? Leo and Maidolys Aguado saved for years to build a pool for their six and twelve-year-old daughters. However, they made a big mistake by hiring the contractor before asking the Whispering Oaks Home Owners Association for permission for the project last August. Read the […]
Pasco golf course-turned-forest nears resolution, at least for some neighbors (FL)
Now the Lowman Links property is under contract with Ryan Homes, which plans to build 218 homes, a developer’s representative told Pasco planning commissioners last week. Part of the agreement also included an offer to two of the community’s village homeowners associations that back up to the golf course property. Read the article…………………………….
Top 10 Amenities Residents Want In A Condominium Corporation (ON)
Many condominium corporations have amenities that give residents even more opportunities to enjoy their community. These amenities, funded primarily through common element fees, play a pivotal role in shaping the quality of neighbourhood life. They also help a condominium corporation remain competitive in the homebuying market and increase property values. Read on to learn the […]
Creative Ways to Use HOA Amenities for Community Events
Your homeowners association (HOA) plays a vital role in cultivating a strong sense of community in your neighborhood. While their primary responsibility is overseeing and enforcing neighborhood regulations, association benefits typically include community amenities. Community amenities provide more than just recreational spaces – they offer a canvas for fostering connections among residents. Beyond the traditional […]
Tamarac’s Deal to Buy Shaker Village Clubhouse Still on Hold (FL)
Tamarac’s controversial plan to buy the dilapidated Shaker Village Clubhouse will remain on hold for another three months while a lawsuit challenging the deal’s legality plays out. Read the article………………………….
Pickleball In HOAs: Yay Or Nay? (NC)
The debate surrounding pickleball in HOA communities has heightened in recent years. The rise in popularity of this sport has led to discussions about whether or not it should be allowed within the confines of HOA-regulated neighborhoods. However, there is more to this contentious issue than meets the eye, and the decision to permit it […]
Orlando-area homeowners faced down their developer over hefty membership fees — and won (FL)
A community of residents 55 years old and up, displaying endurance and spunk, is emerging from a marathon legal battle with a big win over a leading home builder who charged them hefty “membership fees” to use pools, clubhouses and other amenities in their own neighborhood. Read the article…………………………….
‘Wait and see’ is golf course conclusion (FL)
Residents of the Gulf Gate neighborhood adjacent to the golf course, who formed the Gulf Gate Community Association, have addressed the commission in pushing a plan for the county to purchase the land and enhance it for stormwater storage, clean runoff into Sarasota Bay, and potentially reduce flooding in the area before it is developed […]
PBC Owner: Condo says I can lease my unit, but renters can’t use pool, etc. Can they do that? (FL)
Question: Our condominium has several recreational/common areas — swimming pools, saunas, tennis courts, a small gym/workout room, a billiard room, etc. Our board limits usage to some of the areas to owners only. I was under the impression that tenants have the right to use all common/recreational areas that owners enjoy Read the Q&A………………………………
Months after community gets HOA to repair their pool, 7 Investigates finds potentially dangerous problem left behind (FL)
Residents at a condo community turned to 7 investigates to get their pool repaired and reopened. They thought the situation was solved, but it turned out there was an even bigger problem lurking beneath the surface. Read the article…………………………………
Communities Adding Pickleball Should Consider Mitigating Noise Disruptions (FL)
A recent survey of nearly 700 community association managers and board members conducted by the Foundation for Community Association Research found that more than 66 percent of the communities represented in the survey already have or are committed to building pickleball courts. However, of those communities that are embracing and incorporating the fast-growing sport, nearly […]
Saving Lives in Your Community Association: Defibrillators (AEDs), Bleeding Control Kits (BCKs), and CERTs
Does your community association have an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) or a Bleeding Control Kit (BCK) on hand in the worst-case scenario and do you have trained people on hand to use these devices? Do you have a gym, pickleball/tennis courts, and other recreational amenities where a cardiac event may be more likely? Listen to […]
Pickleball Popularity Comes with Challenges for HOAs
Pickleball, the rapidly growing paddle sport, is taking community associations by storm. Unfortunately, this newfound popularity also has brought with it some challenges, particularly related to the “pok-pok” noise generated when paddle hits ball. Read the article…………………………….
HOA suing over creation of Prescott Preserve at former golf course site will seek to negotiate settlement (CA)
Until the lawsuit is resolved, the organization that purchased the property, Oswit Land Trust, has been prevented from making major changes, including any significant restoration. Read the article………………………………
Straw vote will gauge whether Riviera Golf Estates residents want to buy their golf course (FL)
A straw vote will give residents of Riviera Golf Estates a voice in the future of the community’s golf course, but it won’t be binding. After asking for tweaks to the language, Collier County commissioners recently decided to move forward with an opinion poll. It’s a step toward finalizing a proposed settlement that would stop […]
Panel finds owners of shuttered Silverstone Ranch in breach of contract (NV)
An arbitration panel has found that the owners of the Silverstone Ranch development’s golf course is in breach of contractual obligations to maintain the course, which has been closed for eight years. Read the article………………………..
How to cool your swimming pool water temperature
A popular question pool companies often get asked from swimming pool owners in the heat of summer is “How can I cool down my pool water?” Below are a few suggestions to be considered: Read the article………………………..
Homeowners are increasingly taking legal action over pickleball racket (CA)
Jaye Gleyzal moved to the Sea Cliff gated community in Carlsbad six years ago. She enjoyed exploring its many walking paths and listening to the gentle buzz of busy hummingbirds on her patio. But that idyllic tranquility didn’t last. Read the article………………………..
Condo Amenities: 2023 Power Rankings (ON)
At a time when applications for new builds are seemingly endless, not all condo amenities are created equal. The common denominator is convenience: amenities should remove the requirement for residents to leave the building for everyday routines and rhythms. But, as life evolves, so do the types of amenities today’s (and tomorrow’s) condo dwellers really […]
A year after being destroyed by a fire, Tellico Village looks to rebuild Tanasi Golf Clubhouse (TN)
Sunday will mark one year since a fire destroyed Tellico Village’s Tanasi Golf Clubhouse in Loudon County. On the Saturday afternoon of Aug. 27, 2022, a fire broke out in the kitchen of the Tanasi Golf Clubhouse. The fire quickly spread and engulfed the entire building, reducing it to ash and smoldering ruins. Read the […]
Virginia Beach neighborhoods unite to block possible housing development at former Signature golf course (VA)
Fourteen neighborhoods representing about 3,100 homes have rallied behind the Villages at West Neck’s campaign to persuade the Virginia Beach City Council to vote against an anticipated proposal to rezone that community’s dormant golf course and build new housing. Read the article………………………..
Last Of The Lakes: Latest Chapter In Golf Course Saga (NM)
Not everyone was happy, but that’s often the case when you’re about to lose an iconic part of your neighborhood. And that’s what’s happening at The Islands at Rio Rancho, once a gorgeous respite for residents and wildlife, and a few lakes where countless golf balls were sent to a watery grave. Read the article………………………..
To Pickleball or Not to Pickleball? That is the Question (CA)
Pickleball is one of America’s fastest-growing sports.[1] This surge has in turn generated professional tournaments, corporate sponsors, and professional players. Many homeowners, eager for a new amenity and a new hobby, have asked their community associations to create pickleball courts. Read the article………………………..
Posh San Francisco Enclave Enters Pickleball Cold War as Anonymous Fliers Dropped
A wealthy San Francisco neighborhood appears to have entered into a cold war over plans to install a pickleball court, just in time for Tuesday, which is National Pickleball Day. Read the article………………………..
Myrtle Beach resort’s pools shut down several times. Now a mom is suing over chemical burns (SC)
Several defendants are named in the lawsuit, which was filed in June 2021 in Florence, but has had several versions since then. Defendants include Brittain Resorts and Hotels LLC; Ocean Front Investors, doing business as Caribbean Resort & Villas; Caribbean Oceanfront Tower Homeowners Association; Ally Management; and Hucks Pool Co. Read the article………………………..
Pickleball on the Rise in HOAs
Described as a combination of tennis, Ping-Pong, and badminton, pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the U.S., according to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association, a trade group. Pickleball grew a startling 40% between 2019 and 2021. Read the article………………………..
Pop-up pool parties plague Sacramento neighborhood, residents say (CA)
Residents of a Sacramento neighborhood are frustrated following what they say have been large gatherings of teens close to their homes. Some people who live in the Natomas Meadows community, located near Del Paso Road and Gateway Park Boulevard, told KCRA 3 that so-called “pop-up parties” have been disrupting their normally quiet community this summer. […]
Citrus Heights neighborhood pool remains closed amid dispute with county (CA)
Despite triple-digit temperatures, residents in a large homeowners association in Citrus Heights have been barred from using the association’s pool to cool off, after the county ordered the pool closed last month. Read the article………………………..
‘It’ll never be developed’: Pine Islanders fend off attempt to turn golf course into houses (FL)
A group of Pine Islanders is flipping the prevailing real estate model on its head. Instead of watching their up-for-sale neighborhood golf course turn into rentals, duplexes or Airbnbs, they banded together to buy it themselves, so it will stay green. Read the article………………………..
Can I rent your pool? Understanding the impacts of the new sharing economy
Community associations are familiar with the challenges associated with long-term home rentals and have become well acquainted with short-term rentals over the past few years, but a new trend in the sharing economy has been making waves recently: rentals for residential components such as swimming pools. Read the article………………………..
Billerica condo residents tormented by stray golf balls demand action: ‘It’s a losing battle’ (MA)
When she moved into a condo near Billerica’s Swanson Meadows golf course, Mary Conway was prepared for the steady stream of players teeing off steps away from her unit. She wasn’t ready for the hail of golf balls hurtling into her home. Read the article………………………..
HOA Swimming Pool Maintenance Checklist (GA)
As pool season quickly approaches, HOAs and condominiums should follow this simple checklist in preparation to open for the season. Read the article………………………..
Residents complain about unsanitary pool conditions at South Florida condo
A big benefit to condo living are the amenities. But residents in one community say they are paying for a pool they can’t use. So they turned to Kevin Ozebek and the 7 Investigates team for help. Read the article………………………..
HOA Pool Lifeguards: Are they Liabilities?
What are the hours of operation? Do you need a pool management company? What is the maintenance schedule? Do you have the proper insurance? What about lifeguards? Should you have them or not? Read the article………………………..
Cimarron golf course neglected, concerned residents (TX)
A once beautiful golf course is now looking more beat up and filled with weeds. ValleyCentral visited the Cimarron neighborhood where residents are upset about the conditions of the club. Read the article………………………..
Reach for the Sky! — Civil Liability and Insurance Cost and Coverage Implications of Shootings and Other Violent Criminal Acts in Common Areas (CO)
How concerned should Colorado common interest communities be about civil liability arising from third-party criminal acts committed on the Common Elements? Until recently, a common answer may have been something like: Not terribly concerned at all, especially in communities where individual owners share fractional, undivided interests in the Common Elements. Read the article………………………..
How Water Activities Boost Wellness in Active Adult Communities
Pools are a wellness catalyst in many community associations. Many people find aquatic exercise a favorable and beneficial way of living a healthy lifestyle. Water activities have a greater advantage, with notable results for active adults with health challenges. Read the article………………………..
Crawford Creek residents concerned about closed amenities (GA)
If you have a basketball court in your neighborhood, it’s usually a hot spot this time of year. But in one neighborhood in Columbia County, the Homeowners Association does not think it’s a good idea to have one any longer. Read the article………………………..
How to Keep Your Community’s Pool Safe for Residents
Community pools are a great place for residents of managed communities to cool off in the summer, but they can also be dangerous if the right safety measures are not taken. In addition to protecting residents from potential dangers, pool safety precautions help to protect a community from lawsuits that stem from pool-related injuries. Read […]
Your Community Pool May Require Lifeguards (OH)
In Ohio, any pool serving more than three residential dwellings is considered a “public pool,” which means that nearly every condominium and homeowners association pool is classified as “public” despite its private ownership and access. This means that your community pool falls under the regulations outlined in the Ohio Health Code. Apart from chemical monitoring […]