The owner of the condo, who lives alone, accidentally lit her bedding on fire while trying to light a candle. The victim and her pet turtle were evacuated safely, and residents of a neighboring condo were also evacuated without injuries, Pruitt said. Read the entire article……………………………….
Can an HOA stand in the way of a homeowner who wants to go solar? (IN)
If you live in a planned neighborhood or community, chances are you are part of a Homeowners Association, otherwise known as an HOA. Those associations manage shared amenities and establish rules for the neighborhood, most of which revolve around maintaining a particular aesthetic. Read the article……………………………………
Westfield resident wants to share human rights stance on flag (IN)
Westfield resident Lily Shogren wanted to have a sign to display her support of social justice issues at her Oak Manor neighborhood home. The garden flag contains messages such as Black Lives Matter, Women’s Rights are Human Rights, Love is Love and Kindness is Everything. Read the article……………………………….
Fishers HOA, residents and developer partner to save Gray Eagle Golf Course (IN)
The proposal is the culmination of several years of work by the Gray Eagle HOA to keep the Gray Eagle Course open. In September 2018, the Gray Eagle Golf Course owner’s group announced its intent to close the driving range, which many residents didn’t want to see happen. Read the article…………………………………..
Family can pursue discrimination lawsuit against HOA (IN)
An African American family who claims to have been subjected to race-based harassment, taunts and threats from a neighbor in their Indianapolis subdivision can move forward with their lawsuit after a federal judge denied the homeowners association’s request to toss the case. Read the article………………………………..
Officials tee up plan to save Gray Eagle golf course in Fishers (IN)
A Fishers golf course on the cusp of closing a few years ago has new life, thanks to a development agreement that will allow the owner to make improvements to the links. Residents at Gray Eagle said owner RN Thompson is backing a plan to build a living community for people 55 years and older […]
Family faces eviction for having too many children buys more time from judge (IN)
The attorney for the property management and the family’s attorney attended the virtual hearing but the Homeowners Association attorney did not. The judge wants the HOA’s attorney to be present at a new hearing in mid-February to explain why they allowed the lease in 2019 and 2020 to be re-signed when it was clear then […]
Charlestown settles land-grab lawsuit with residents of low-income neighborhood (IN)
Charlestown and the Pleasant Ridge Neighborhood Association have settled a yearslong legal battle in which the Southern Indiana city was accused of unfairly targeting residents with fines in order to redevelop the land. The agreement, according to a statement released by the city late Monday night, requires enforcement of maintenance code violations be applied equally […]
Felony charges filed against LOFS, 2 security guards alleging impersonation of cops (IN)
Nearly two years after a criminal probe opened into a Region gated community’s security team, felony charges have been filed against two of the guards and the homeowner’s association itself. The Lake County prosecutor’s office filed level 6 felony charges Monday against Lakes of the Four Seasons Property Owners Association and its security workers […]
SIGNS UP FOR DEBATE: Local HOAs attempt to regulate political display (IN)
Political signs lining neighborhood streets are commonplace during election season, but in some Johnson County neighborhoods, there are few or none to be found. Local party leaders have heard of about 20 cases in multiple neighborhoods of local homeowners associations (HOA) asking residents to take down their political signs. In many cases, HOA leaders said […]
State pilot brings drainage relief to local subdivision after years-long effort (IN)
Standing water and mosquitoes plague the Willow Lakes East subdivision in White River Township with every heavy rainstorm. Residents of the subdivision and others in the county inspired County Commissioner Ron West to put forward legislation that would allow Indiana counties to step in and help subdivisions that have no other recourse for drainage control. […]
Lexington Farms residents upset with HOA’s vote to exterminate geese in neighborhood (IN)
Some Carmel residents in Lexington Farms are upset with a plan to exterminate geese in the neighborhood. Danyel Boersma, who lived in the neighborhood for 15 years and returns frequently to pet sit for some of the residents, said the homeowner’s association board voted 3-2 to exterminate the Canadian geese. She said a survey sent […]
Woman dies after fire breaks out at condo on Indy’s west side; boy in critical condition (IN)
There were four condo units in the building, and a woman and a boy were trapped on the second floor of one of the units. IFD crews rescued them from the burning building, and medics transported both of them to local hospitals in critical condition. Read the article…………………………….
Homeowners association accused of holding illegal elections, mismanaging money (IN)
One of the largest neighborhoods in Hamilton County is facing a lawsuit in which its homeowners’ association is accused of holding “sham” elections and mismanaging the HOA’s money. Read the article…………………………..
HOA backs down, backyard wading pool can stay (IN)
A backyard battle involving a 23-inch wading pool is now over. Six weeks after Bob and Julia Taylor were threatened by their homeowner association with legal action if they did not remove the inflatable pool from their lawn, the Fishers couple learned the pool can stay. Read the article………………………….
Residents want to save geese from euthanasia in Carmel neighborhood (IN)
On any given day many residents may see geese crossing the street when driving around Lexington Farms in Carmel. But soon the 70 geese who roam the neighborhood could disappear. “The board has decided with a 3 to 2 vote to euthanize the geese even though a survey was sent out to all Lexington Farms […]
Improper mixing of pool chemicals requires intervention of hazmat team (IN)
A mistake in the handling of swimming pool chemicals required intervention by hazardous material teams at the Meadowbrook Manor Condominiums on Wednesday. Hazmat units from Anderson, Adams Township and the Chesterfield/Union Township fire departments were sent to 211 Buckingham Drive at approximately 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. Read the article…………………………..
Fishers family faces threat of HOA legal action over 2-foot backyard wade pool (IN)
Bob and Julia Taylor bought an inflatable pool to help cool off during the pandemic. But that pool got them in hot water with their homeowners’ association. Read the article………………………
Indianapolis family enraged after HOA says ‘hero’ yard signs must be removed (IN)
Two yard signs honoring front-line heroes are a point of pride for Damon and Tina Turnmire. Damon has worked with children with special needs at Damar Services for 16 years, while Tina has worked for more than a decade at Homeview Health in Franklin. Read the article……………………….
Lake dam could fail; up to 20 homes in Bartholomew County threatened (IN)
Almost two dozen homes are under a flash flood watch through Saturday. A dam about 15 minutes from Columbus is at risk of failing. The homeowners association is taking action and pumping water to take some stress off the dam. The lake association at Lamberson/Staller Lake refused to talk to News 8. In fact, when […]
Ivy Quad condos in South Bend tangled in legal fight and accusations of sloppy construction (IN)
It was supposed to be a little slice of heaven for well-heeled alumni, faculty and even students at the University of Notre Dame. The Ivy Quad development along Twyckenham Drive, across from the Eck Tennis Pavilion, is an easy walk from the many activities on campus, as well as restaurants and shopping. The architecture mimicked […]
Indy woman files class action lawsuit alleging condo association wrongly charged attorney’s fees (IN)
An Indianapolis woman has filed a class action lawsuit against a condominium owners’ association, alleging they erroneously charged her more than a thousand dollars in attorney’s fees. Nicole Ashburn filed the lawsuit Jan. 28 in Marion Superior Court against Heron Lake Condominium Owners’ Association. Read the article………………………..
Reversal: Homeowner cannot withhold HOA fees in protest (IN)
An Indianapolis resident who refused to pay his homeowner association fees due to the deteriorating conditions of the neighborhood couldn’t convince the Indiana Court of Appeals that he shouldn’t have to pay. In Feather Trace Homeowners Association, Inc. v. Donald R. Luster, 19A-SC-300, Donald Luster objected to paying his homeowner association fees because of the […]
Racist rule found in old Evansville HOA restrictions (IN)
Buying a new home may be one of the greatest accomplishments in life. But a young woman in Evansville recently uncovered an ugly past just after closing on her first place. One line in the old neighborhood rules says she is not allowed. Read the article………………………..
CBU Invites Neighborhood and Homeowner Associations to Learn About Stormwater Management Options (IN)
Neighborhood and homeowner associations are invited to schedule a visit from the City of Bloomington Utilities’ Stormwater Education Specialist to learn about options for addressing stormwater. CBU and other City departments offer various initiatives to assist neighborhoods with stormwater concerns, including residential stormwater grants, the new Adopt-a-Drain program, curbside leaf collection, and more. Read the […]
Johnson County looks to replace concrete neighborhood roads with asphalt (IN)
Johnson County officials are looking for ways to solve an aging eyesore in several Center Grove area subdivisions — crumbling concrete roads. Residents in the Willow Lakes subdivision recently brought photos and samples of the broken roads before the Johnson County Commissioners. Several neighbors in the development have been complaining for years about the deteriorating […]
City to take over Greendale sewer (IN)
After more than 20 years of dispute, the city of Seymour will take ownership and responsibility of a sewer main serving residents of the Greendale subdivision southeast of the city. The city’s board of public works and safety voted unanimously last week to accept the sewer from the Greendale Homeowners Association as part of a […]
Dearborn County community in heated debate over Trump flags on lake (IN)
A local community is taking a hard look at if political flags and banners should be banned. It started with Trump 2020 flags on boats at Hidden Valley Lake and then became an argument on social media. Read the article………………………..
Northeast Indy neighbors upset about dead fish in pond (IN)
Neighbors in a northeast Indianapolis neighborhood are overwhelmed by the sight and smell of dead fish in a retention pond. The neighbors want to know who is responsible for cleaning up the mess. The city is working on a drainage project designed to help ease flooding that has been a concern in the neighborhood. The […]
The Gardens residents wait to hear fate of trees (IN)
Residents of The Gardens Fourth subdivision on the city’s west side will need to wait a month to learn whether a large swath of mature trees along the west side of Tulip Boulevard will be allowed to remain or be cleared to make way for a new sidewalk. Read the article………………………
Board of Works hears drainage issues (IN)
Neighbors in the North Pointe Woods subdivision are beyond tired of the drainage issues in their neighborhood. It’s a problem that will require talks with the city engineering department, city attorney, developer Jim Mutton and contractor Steury Builders to determine a resolution. Read the article……………………..
Police: Man took $20,000 from homeowners association (IN)
The former president of a Center Grove-area homeowners association is facing six criminal charges, including multiple felonies, after taking more than $21,000 from the association, police said. Read the article………………………….
Indianapolis neighborhood’s pothole repair requests left in limbo (IN)
We’ve heard it a million times: If you see a pothole, report it. People have been trying to report massive potholes in a south side neighborhood, but when they call the city or use the app, they’re told they can’t report them. It can be hard to tell just how deep this neighborhood’s potholes are, […]
State limited in enforcement involving homeowner’s associations (IN)
A Call 6 Investigation into homeowner’s associations suing thousands of homeowners is prompting a lot of reaction. Attorneys for HOAs say lawsuits are a last resort to get homeowners to pay unpaid dues or comply with the neighborhood’s covenants. But some homeowners say the state needs to do more about HOAs that overreach or who […]
Call 6: Carmel homeowner out $45K after HOA sues over wine truck in driveway (IN)
Spring is here and for many homeowners, that means a fresh coat of paint, new landscaping, or even a new deck or patio. But before you make improvements to your property, you might want to check you’re your homeowner’s association. When you live in a neighborhood with a community association, you agree to abide by […]
Unpaid HOA dues lead to lawsuit for Noblesville man (IN)
A Noblesville homeowner is upset after his homeowner’s association sued him over $150 in unpaid dues. Terry McMillen lives in North Harbour of Noblesville, a neighborhood located close to Morse Reservoir. “I like the neighborhood, I have good neighbors,” said McMillen. In October 2018, the North Harbour Property Owners Association filed a lien against McMillen’s […]
What a Fishers beekeeper’s dispute with his neighbor says about suburban growth (IN)
The demise of the honeybee may portend the end of the world, but one Fishers resident who wanted to come to the rescue has faced a hornet’s nest of regulation. A nine-month-long neighbor’s dispute with allegations of swimming pool bee swarms and hidden yellow jacket nests led to hours of grueling research and document-digging by […]
CBS4 Problem Solvers: Man says private snow plow contractor caused road and property damage (IN)
The city is working to address poor road conditions along Champions Drive after several calls from the CBS4 Problem Solvers. Homeowners living in the Champion Village subdivision called for help after a private contractor Greentouch Services reportedly removed snow from their neighborhood in January. Read the article…………………..
Greenwood leaders, residents complain of messes, want utility companies to make repairs (IN)
Sue Steele lives in Ashton Park, where she’s president of her homeowner’s association. Her front yard and her neighbor’s front yard is covered with mesh after AT&T dug holes, inches from their driveways, during installation of a fiber-optic service in the neighborhood, a service Steele doesn’t even plan to use. She understands that the utility […]
Ruling for insurance producer in licensing case affirmed (IN)
A trial court order lifting a regulator’s nonrenewal of an insurance producer’s license stemming from his unauthorized use of funds from his homeowner’s association was affirmed by the Indiana Court of Appeals on Monday. The appellate panel agreed that the man’s actions in this case did not warrant such a severe sanction. Read the article……………….
Franklin Township neighbors are worried houses will over flood (IN)
Neighbors in Franklin Township say the retention ponds have been filling up and not draining, the last several months. People on Ferguson road, just north of Thompson road, say they have been trying to get the problem fixed. But no one is helping. “The problem is is that water keeps rising and it’s not receding […]
Sheriff: Deputizing Lakes of Four Seasons security too much of a liability pending state police probe (IN)
Lake County Sheriff Oscar Martinez said it would be too much of a liability to expand Lakes of the Four Seasons security’s police powers at this time and will instead wait for state police to conclude their probe of possible misuse of authority. Martinez said deputizing members of the private security team — which would […]
Police upping patrols to curb chronic speeding in Fishers neighborhood (IN)
Neighbors in one Fishers subdivision are blowing the whistle on reckless drivers speeding through their neighborhood and ignoring school bus stop signs, and police are stepping up to help. “The city is taking it very seriously,” said Nick Metheny. “We know there’s a concern.” Read the article……………..
LOFS security let alleged drunken driver go 9 years ago; 2 years later, suspect killed a jailer (IN)
The Indiana State Police raid on Lakes of the Four Seasons security last week isn’t the first time the gated community’s handling of drunken driving cases has come into question. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office expressed frustration with Four Seasons security after failing to report a 2010 apparent drunken driving case involving a resident who […]
State police raid Four Seasons security; drunken driving, traffic offenses allegedly mishandled (IN)
Indiana State Police raided the Lakes of the Four Seasons security office Friday morning as part of an investigation into controlled substances, impersonation of public servants, criminal confinement and other potential criminal offenses related to traffic stops. Police said the investigation involves multiple allegations, but said no further details would be released Friday. Read the article………………….
Local homeowners association files lawsuit (IN)
A local homeowners association has filed a lawsuit against two Brownstown residents who plan to construct a horse barn and the local government board that approved their project. The Lake and Forest Club filed a civil suit Oct. 4 against Teresa Thompson, Beulah Hamilton and the Jackson County Board of Zoning Appeals after the board […]
HOA board asks city to make overnight street parking illegal in Greenwood subdivision (IN)
A homeowners association board is asking the City of Greenwood to make overnight street parking illegal, but only in their subdivision. The president of the Tuscany Village HOA board presented a letter to the Greenwood City Council August 20. It asks the council to pass an ordinance that would reinforce existing Tuscany Village bylaws by […]
Highland grandmother goes 43 days without running water, warns homeowners to beware condo bylaws (IN)
Loretta Brewer showed me all the gallon containers she used for 43 days to haul water upstairs to her second floor condominium. “Did you know it takes four gallons of water just to flush the toilet?” asked Brewer, 62, who lives in the Les Chateaux condominium complex in Highland. Read the article………………
Indy woman caught on video attacking neighbors to sell home; HOA lists numerous complaints (IN)
According to the HOA, more than 20 residents have come forward to report harassment from New. “Unfortunately, the situation has escalated. In fact, as I understand, incidents of harassment have grown significantly in frequency and intensity to a point where residents are fearful of leaving their own homes,” the letter reads. “Most disconcerting is that […]
Woman still in limbo about whether Westfield, HOA will let her keep living with 6 rescue greyhounds (IN)
A Westfield woman is still in limbo about whether the city and her homeowner’s association will let her keep living with a half-dozen dogs. Juliana Robertson owns six rescue greyhounds, three more than the city and her HOA allows. She hoped to be granted an exemption to that rule Tuesday night by the Westfield Board […]