An Olathe, Kansas couple’s love of America and the Kansas City Chiefs has them facing unknown fines from their HOA. They’ve been told they can’t fly either flag in their backyard. Since the flag flap started the Clarks have learned though Chiefs and other flags are banned by the HOA, American flags are not. Read […]
HB2010: Flags; Homeowners’ Associations (AZ)
On March 30, 2022, Governor Ducey signed HB2010: FLAGS; HOAs into law which adds a new section to the Planned Communities Act (A.R.S. Section 33-1261 and 33-1808). This new law applies to both planned communities and condominiums and will become effective on September 24, 2022. Read the article………………………..
7 Takeaways from a Story of a Homeowner Refusing to Remove a Flagpole
One of the hottest topics when it comes to HOA rules has to do with displaying the American flag. Typically, the issue isn’t whether the flag can be displayed – your right to display the American flag is protected by Federal law – but rather how the flag is being displayed. And it’s this issue […]
‘I think this is a little excessive’: HOA asks Huntsville family to remove American flag display (AL)
“Just to ride home, see a flag out front that represents what you stood for both as a public servant and in the military as well,” said Anthony. They’re now being asked to take down the patriotic symbol. According to the Lake Forest HOA, they have a section written in their “Covenants and Restrictions” that […]
Ohio bill would protect flying Thin Blue Line flag
….Miller said he purposely kept the bill narrow. “For those that wish to get another type of flag added to the exemptions, they can offer a bill and try to push that through the General Assembly if that’s their wish,” he said Read the article………………………..
Ohio bill would allow residents to fly “Thin Blue Line” flag despite landlord, HOA rules
A bill in the Ohio House is aiming to stop landlords and homeowner associations from prohibiting residents and tenants from flying the pro-police flag known at the Thin Blue Line flag, reports WEWS. Read the article………………………..
Ohio lawmakers want to prohibit landlords, HOAs from banning ‘thin blue line’ flags
Two Ohio Republicans want to make it illegal for landlords, homeowner associations and others to ban the flying of “thin blue line” flags after the father of a fallen officer was told to take his down. Read the article………………………..
Lake Wales HOA relents, allows American flag to fly in memory of local veterans (FL)
The HOA that voted against the idea, citing in part American flags flying in two other public areas, now has agreed to allow the flag to be raised over the horseshoe club. Old Glory was raised Tuesday, drawing cheers from a group of onlookers. Read the article………………………..
Tampa Bay HOA board’s heritage blamed for denying American flag in memory of local veterans (FL)
Residents of a Lake Wales gated community claim the nationality of HOA board members got in the way of understanding the importance of a request to fly an American flag in memory of recently deceased veterans. Read the article………………………..
Flags: What Can Fly in an HOA
During election season, flags and signs can be a particular point of sensitivity for homeowners’ associations. The rules promote uniformity within the community and avoid the potential of an excessive display of flags and signs. Increasingly, states are adopting policies that impact community associations’ ability to regulate certain signs and flags. Read the article………………………..
HOA Bans on BLM, Thin Blue Line Flags About to Be History (CO)
On June 1, the Colorado Senate followed the House’s lead and passed a bill that would prevent homeowners’ associations in the state from banning a wide variety of signage on private property, including Black Lives Matter and Thin Blue Line flags. If Governor Jared Polis signs the legislation, as expected, the measure will become Colorado […]
‘I feel discriminated against,’ Grove City couple frustrated with flag violations from HOA (OH)
A Grove City couple said they felt targeted and discriminated against after receiving half a dozen letters from Omni Community Association Managers telling them to take their flags down from their front porch. Read the article…………………..
Can condos prohibit the display of Canadian Flags?
On July 1, 1867, the British North America Act formally joined the colonies, creating a self-governing, unified, semi-independent Dominion of Canada. In 1982, with the adoption of the Constitution Act, Canada became fully independent. The following year, July 1 was declared “Canada Day”. Read the article…………………………..
HOA Flag Display: When Should It Be Allowed And Prohibited?
An HOA flag display is a common point of dispute among homeowners and their associations. So, should homeowners associations allow residents to display flags on their property? What kind of flag restrictions should an HOA impose? Read the entire article……………………………….
New Arizona HOA flag law is ripe for a constitutional challenge
Earlier this month, Gov. Doug Ducey signed a bill into law that would force HOAs to allow residents to fly flags that support law enforcement and first responders. But they won’t be able to raise a flag proclaiming gay pride or Black Lives Matter unless their HOA approves. Listen to the broadcast………………..
Can The HOA Restrict Homeowners From Flying The U.S. Flag On Holidays Like Memorial Day?
Homeowners associations are known for strict architectural rules that can also extend to outdoor fixtures such as flags, political signs, and Christmas decorations. But, what about the American flag? Can HOAs prohibit homeowners from displaying the U.S. flag on Memorial Day? Read the entire article……………………………….
Arizona governor signs law exempting more flags from HOA rules
Residents of homeowners associations in Arizona will soon be free to fly flags supporting law enforcement, regardless of any rules to the contrary. Ditto banners honoring firefighters, other first responders, and families who lost loved ones in the military. Read the entire article……………………………….
Can a Homeowners Association Keep You From Flying the American Flag?
On Memorial Day, Independence Day, Veteran’s Day and other patriotic holidays, many Americans show respect for their country by raising the star spangled banner or displaying it in some way on their home or in their yard. But can your homeowners association keep you from showing your patriotism and restrict you from displaying the American […]
Flying the American Flag this Memorial Day
As we unofficially start summer here, As we also prepare to observe Memorial Day—a day to honor and mourn those who died while serving in the U.S. Military—Many HOA and condo residents across the country will demonstrate by displaying the American Flag. Read the entire article……………………………….
Neighborhood fights back, puts up police flags after resident told to remove it (OH)
Almost a dozen people living in the Cumberland Crossing neighborhood have put up police flags since last week. Read the entire article……………………………….
HOA Homefront — Free speech; flyers and flags (CA)
Q: Under Civil Code 4515, are homeowners allowed to post community gathering notices near the mailboxes or on the mailboxes if they are not blocking association notices? Read the Q&A……………………………….
HOAs around country crack down on signs, flags
If you live in a community with a homeowners association, you might have strong feelings about it. So does Thomas DiSario of Ohio. He flies an American flag and a thin blue line flag to honor his late son, Eric. Read the entire article……………………………….
HOA tells father of fallen officer to take down Thin Blue Line flag (OH)
Five years and one week ago, a gunman killed three people at a Licking County nursing home. The father of one of those victims — who was the newly-appointed police chief in Kirkersville at the time — had been flying a “Thin Blue Line” flag at his Etna home off and on since then. But […]
Can The HOA Restrict Homeowners From Flying The U.S. Flag On Memorial Day?
Homeowners associations are known for strict architectural rules that can also extend to outdoor fixtures such as flags, political signs, and Christmas decorations. But, what about the American flag? Can HOAs prohibit homeowners from displaying the U.S. flag on Memorial Day? Read the entire article……………………………….
South Carolina HOA Flag Restriction: Do Homeowners Have The Right To Fly The US Flag?
Homeowners associations are known for many things, chief among them being their ability to preserve curb appeal and property values. One way these associations accomplish this is by enforcing strict rules when it comes to the use of homeowner property. Read the entire article……………………………….
Rio Rancho veteran faces fines for flying flags in yard (NM)
Rio Rancho homeowner Michael Duty says he is fighting with his homeowner’s association over flags in his front yard. The Vietnam veteran believes he is being targeted because he decided to run for the HOA board in his neighborhood. Duty has lived in the neighborhood for nearly five years flying two flags outside his home, […]
Spring Creek banning ‘offensive’ flags, signs (NV)
Many northeastern Nevadans are not happy with the outcome of the 2020 presidential election. In a county where Republican voters outnumber Democrats by three to one, Trump 2020 flags and signs were a common sight long after President Joe Biden took office. Read the entire article……………………………….
Flag Fight: SC bill would clear up rights to display American Flag within HOA communities
The battle of property rights and the right to police what homeowners put on their property is once again front and center in Columbia. Read the entire article……………………………….
St. James Plantation homeowner cries foul after neighborhood cites him for ‘Black Lives Matter’ flag (NC)
The residents of St. James Plantation in Brunswick County are expected to abide by the rules of the Property Owner’s Association (POA), which controls things like house colors, noise ordinances, and even what flags people are allowed to display in front of their home. That last item is exactly what has some residents pushing back […]
Flag Fight: SC bill would clear up rights to display American Flag within HOA communities
The battle of property rights and the right to police what homeowners put on their property is once again front and center in Columbia. For years, legal battles have quietly been waged along the Grand Strand between homeowners and their HOAs. Horry County has led the state in complaints lodged towards HOAs in recent years. […]
B.C. man ordered to take down Ukrainian flag from his Richmond condo window
Adam Easterbrook and his partner were in their Richmond condominium watching what was taking place in Ukrainian and knew they wanted to do something to show their support. Read the entire article……………………………….
Condo Q&A: Can HOA Ban Flags on Trucks? (FL)
Question: Our HOA Declaration prohibits “signs, banners, advertisements and posters from being exhibited, displayed, inscribed, painted, or affixed, in, on, or upon any part of the Properties without prior ARC approval.” It also provides that this prohibition includes “signs inside of Living Unit windows or the windows of motor vehicles.” Read the Q&A……………………………….
Measure would protect flying flags honoring first responders in HOA communities (AZ)
Calling it a matter of free expression, a House panel voted Wednesday to give residents of homeowner associations and condos the right to fly flags supporting first responders.But don’t even think about hoisting a “gay pride” flag — or any other flag that could be considered a matter of personal beliefs. That right would not […]
Condo questions: Do flags on a truck meet the criteria of my HOA’s sign prohibition? (FL)
Q: Our HOA Declaration prohibits “signs, banners, advertisements and posters from being exhibited, displayed, inscribed, painted, or affixed, in, on, or upon any part of the Properties without prior ARC approval. It also provides that this prohibition includes “signs inside of Living Unit windows or the windows of motor vehicles.” Read the Q&A……………………………….
Villager worried political flags ruining friendliness in The Villages (FL)
She took her concerns about political flags Friday morning to the Community Development District 1 Board of Supervisors. She said her father was active in the homeowners association and at one point had to remove a flag he was flying. It was a Snoopy Christmas flag. Fuller said it appears all restrictions on flags have […]
‘We won, but we lost’ | Air Force veteran still in fight with HOA over right to fly American flag (FL)
After spending tens of thousands of dollars and being forced to sell his home in the Sweetwater community, the court awarded Murphee a total of $1,223. Read the entire article……………………………….
Greensboro homeowner able to keep flags on property after dispute with HOA (NC)
The last straw for the Wenners came after some small United States flags were displayed in their front yard. The HOA board allowed the flags for a short time but eventually sent a letter asking the flags to be removed. Read the entire article……………………………….
Retired police officer facing HOA fines in Westchase over thin blue line flag
A Tampa Bay area homeowner and a retired police officer is being threatened with HOA fines over a pro-law enforcement flag. The flag is often referred to as a thin blue line flag. Read the entire article……………………………….
HOA Sign/Flag Restrictions mostly a thing of the past (CO)
SIGNED INTO LAW: HB 21-1310, HOA Flag Bill. The act attempts to simplify and broaden HOA (homeowners association) homeowners’ rights concerning the display of any noncommercial flags or signs. It allows flag/sign displays at any time with any message, subject only to reasonable, content-neutral limitations such as the number, size, or placement of the flags […]
Condo owner fined for displaying “Thin Blue Line” flag near New Albany (OH)
There’s a flap over a flag flying in a New Albany area neighborhood. Both “Old Glory” and the “Thin Blue Line” flags are displayed on a couple’s condo porch. Now one of the banners is racking up hundreds of dollars in fines for its owner. Read the entire article……………………………….
Unauthorized flagpole could cause problems (MI)
Q: A co-owner in my condominium development erected a flagpole on a common element without permission of the board. There is an American flag flying on it along with a college flag. Read the Q&A………………………………….
Flags: What Everyone Ought to Know About Idaho’s HOA Flag Rules
Flags are something you see every day and with summer holidays coming up, flags are going to be everywhere you go. Flags can mean different things to different people, they can represent countries, ideas, holidays, and even politics. Flags have a long history, and regardless of what they represent, they will continue to be put […]
After rainbow flag removal, Killearn homeowners board overturns controversial restriction (FL)
After backlash over asking for removal of a rainbow flag from a home, the Killearn Estates Homes Association this week unanimously voted to rescind its controversial flag restriction. Read the entire article……………………………….
Judge orders Bay Minette homeowner to remove flagpole after violating HOA covenants (AL)
A flagpole is no longer standing in Brandon Scott’s front yard in Bay Minette. The centerpiece of his lawn is now vacant. The Canterbury Homeowner’s Association took him to court over covenant violations they say he broke when the flagpole and a statue were placed on his property. Read the entire article……………………………….
Waving the flag: Condo associations have to tread firmly, fairly (NH)
Now that the July 4th holiday is behind us a bit, I thought it might be safer to wade into the issue of flag flying at condominium associations. Many owners believe they have the right to fly the American flag at their condominium association and that the association cannot put any restrictions on them doing […]
Colorado HOAs losing power to restrict speech on flags and signs
Coloradans will soon be able to fly flags or display signs outside their homes without restrictions on the content, even if they live in a neighborhood with a homeowners association. Gov. Jared Polis signed HB21-1310 into law Friday — one of 19 that got his signature before the July Fourth holiday weekend. Read the entire […]
Flag Displays and Policies (OH)
The election season of 2020 saw an unprecedented number of owners flying flags to show their patriotism and to support their preferred candidate which led to many questions from board members about flags and flag policies. Read the entire article……………………………….
Condo Smarts: Rule on flags can be reversed if it hasn’t been ratified (BC)
Dear Tony: On June 1, our strata council decided to impose a new rule prohibiting any type of signage or flags, including any Canadian flags on Canada Day. Read the Q&A…………………………………
Austin couple asked to take down Pride Flag, facing possible fines from neighborhood’s HOA (TX)
Newly-wed couple David Colligan and Alonzo Rivas were beaming with pride, as they hung up their colorful flag. “It’s pride month!” Colligan said. That excitement quickly turned into shock after they received a notice from property management to take it down. According to management, those are the rules of the neighborhood’s Home Owner’s Association, which […]
The Canadian Flag- to display or not in your Condo?
With Canada Day quickly approaching, many condominium residents will want to show their patriotism by displaying the Canadian Flag. Often, this display is visible from the outside. On its face, it can appear to violate the condominium’s declaration or rules, however it does not. Read the entire article……………………………….