Homeowner asked by HOA to take down pro-police flag in Draper neighborhood (UT)

A Utah woman is expressing her frustration after she was asked by a local homeowner’s association to take down her family’s “Thin Blue Line” flag.  “It’s awfully convenient that in years past they never have requested this, but this year it’s a big deal,” Aimee Peterson told 2News.    Read the article………………………………..

Homestead homeowners bring lawsuit (WA)

Homeowners in north Lynden’s Homestead development have sued its golf course owners and managers claiming misappropriation of maintenance fees that have been collected over the years.  The seven homeowner couples or individuals bringing the lawsuit say they want to regain control for parcel owners of how the maintenance fees are spent by establishing a homeowners […]

Jones Creek golf course to be auctioned (GA)

A defunct Columbia County golf course is going on the auction block more than two years after closing while embroiled in lawsuits.  The 18-hole course of nearly 7,000 yards is nestled among hundreds of upscale homes whose residents have expressed concern about the course’s future.   Read the article……………………………

Country Club HOA could split from town hall model (FL)

Board members of the Country Club Edgewater Village Association hope to save money on property management services, though others worry a change could increase costs to residents outside CEVA’s boundaries.   Read the article…………………………………

‘Gated’ Fairview community has gate removed, road determined as public (TN)

A “gated community” in Fairview is gated no more.  After research into the Stable Acres subdivision history, analysis of what’s allowed on a city public road, and input from the homeowners, the Fairview Board of Commissioners decided to take no action — essentially they chose not to vacate the public road.    Read the article……………………………….

Condo questions: Don’t enter into a contract without proper protections (FL)

Q: We signed a contract for a landscape vendor to install various trees and shrubs throughout the community. The contract is simply an estimate of $50,000 with no content other than a price and a description of the plant materials. Our president signed the estimate and now the contractor claims he can’t get the materials. […]

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.  […]

Volusia condo complex reopens 4 years after Hurricane Matthew (FL)

Four years after being severely damaged by Hurricane Matthew, a condominium complex received the OK to reopen.  Peck Plaza stands tall, despite being hit by Hurricane Matthew in 2016 and then Hurricane Irma in 2017.  It’s been a long four-year journey for the 100 or so owners of condominiums in the 29-story landmark property.      Read […]

Suwanee works out agreement with HOA for trail access (GA)

The Suwanee City Council recently approved an agreement with the Pierce Point subdivision homeowners association for access and trail maintenance to the Suwanee Creek Greenway. The section of greenway between Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road and Suwanee Elementary School is on land that belongs to the Pierce Point subdivision.    Read the article………………………………

Birds ousted by condo board may return home (FL)

Two colorful macaws and an African gray bird that have lived for more than a decade in the outdoor courtyard at Duval Square, just outside New York Pasta Garden restaurant, may be able to return.    Read the article…………………………….

Several families displaced after overnight fire at DeKalb condo building (GA)

The American Red Cross of Georgia is helping several families who were displaced from an overnight fire at a DeKalb County condo building.  The non-profit said its volunteers were assisting 10 families – a total of 17 people – who live at the Georgetown of Atlanta Condominiums on Colonial Way in DeKalb County.    Read the […]

Three years after Harvey, Kingwood continues to battle for flood mitigation (TX)

Three years ago, Hurricane Harvey inundated much of the Kingwood area after Lake Houston and the San Jacinto River overflowed and deposited flood waters into thousands of homes and businesses.  Established in 1970, Friendswood Development billed Kingwood as The Liveable Forest — a neighborhood on the northeast side of Houston that was lush with trees […]

Condominium must allow census worker to enter building (IL)

Q: A census worker contacted our condominium association in connection with the 2020 federal census. The census worker asked to be admitted into the condominium building, to which the entry doors are locked. Does our association need to admit census workers to the property?    Read the article………………………………….

House divided: Plaza residents, hotel battle over union labor (NY)

An internal dispute over union labor at the Plaza has gone public.  In a lawsuit filed last week, One Central Park South’s residential board, which represents the Plaza condominiums, alleged that the hotel has stalled and obstructed a nonunion contractor from initiating repairs to a 15th-floor balcony.    Read the article……………………………….

Ex-St. Pete condo property manager vacationed at Disney on company dime (FL)

A former property manager of Parkshore Plaza, a high-end condominium building in downtown St. Petersburg, was sentenced to two years in prison this week after authorities say she used company money to buy vacations to Disney, book personal flights to Maryland, pay for expensive trips to the salon and cover her home water bill.    Read […]

HOA Homefront: Our association stopped meeting. Is that OK? (CA)

Q: Our board says that due to the pandemic they are suspending board meetings “until further notice.” Our bylaws state board meetings must be held at least every three months. They said if they do hold a meeting they will limit attendance to 10 members, but the Open Meeting Act says it must be open […]

Melo’s Aria on the Bay allegedly plagued with construction defects: lawsuit (FL)

Aria on the Bay may be the Melo Group’s signature project near Edgewater and the Arts & Entertainment District, where the developer has built most of its residential buildings in Miami. Designed by Arquitectonica, the 53-story luxury tower features units with floor-to-ceiling glass walls that offer expansive views of Biscayne Bay and downtown Miami’s skyline.  […]

SC couple fighting neighborhood HOA over Trump flag (SC)

A Fort Mill family is fighting to keep flying their Trump flag outside their home after they say their HOA told them to take it down.  “We love our flag and we love our president,” Sarah Martin said.    Read the article………………………………

Swifty Creek drainage overflows made lakes (WA)

Residents of the Village at Snohomish condominiums along Ford Avenue, and surrounding homes, have dealt with the flooding of Swifty Creek for decades. In February, the parking lot was nicknamed “Lake Snohomish” by condo residents, according to Marcia Hogan, the president of the Village condominiums.   Read the article……………………………….

Macomb family asked to remove ‘Black Lives Matter’ signs after HOA complaint

Aries and Tia Rodgers said they were singled out because of the “Black Lives Matter” signs that they have in their Macomb-area lawn.  “This is a real sensitive time to address something as simple as a Black Lives Matter sign,” Aries Rodgers said.  The couple received a letter in the mail from the homeowner association that […]

Dozens of residents evacuated from Fairfield apartment fire (OH)

Dozens of people are displaced by a Fairfield apartment fire early Tuesday, according to Butler County dispatchers.   Police arrived prior to fire crews and evacuated several residents from the first and second floor, dispatchers say.  Firefighters evacuated the third floor.    Read the article……………………………..

Fire in Glendale Heights condo complex leaves 2 dead, 1 injured (IL)

Residents were stunned to see flames shooting out of the building; one resident was awakened by his frightened children.  “I’m all the way across the pond and it felt like the fire was in my face,” Darius Jones said. “I heard a boom, so I was thinking it was something inside the house that was […]

HOA charges Denver homeowner $1,000 for trimming neighbor’s bushes (CO)

A Denver man thought he was doing his neighborhood a favor by taking on some yard work. His Homeowner’s Association thought differently.  In his southwest Denver neighborhood, Curtiss Eckhardt isn’t beating around the bush about the bushes he trimmed.    Read the article…………………………..

Condo may be obligated to give disabled owner closer parking spot (FL)

Q: My mother has lived in and owned a condominium unit for 18 years. The association recently changed her parking spot without her knowledge or consent. Her new parking spot has been moved two spots over.  Is it legal to move a parking spot someone has been assigned to for 18 years without their consent […]

Condo World: Best to stay out of neighbor noise disputes (NH)

“Oh, the Noise! Noise! Noise! Noise!”  I don’t hate Christmas. Far from it. But the Grinch’s comments would be applicable in almost all condominium associations. Someone, somewhere, at some time, in some condominium unit WILL contact its Board of Directors to complain about noise from a neighbor.    Read the article……………………………….

HOA should rethink removing its community gate (NV)

Q: I enjoy reading your column. Our homeowners’ association community installed an automatic gate several years ago. We have a lot of gate repairs because of reckless drivers and normal wear and tear. These costs add up and so does the gate downtime. When a gate is hit, it stops dead in its track. I […]

BLM condo sign flap prompts Jewett City renter’s move (CT)

A local renter is preparing to move out of her Jewett City condominium complex after weeks of disagreement with complex officials over what she says is her overt support of the Black Lives Matter movement.  Crystal Allard moved into the Anthony Estates complex off Anthony Street a year ago with her husband and the couple’s […]

Board members may not waive portion of their assessments (IL)

Q: We have difficulty in recruiting candidates for the board of our condominium association. To attract candidates, the board would like to either waive some portion of the assessments for board members, or pay board members. Is this permitted?   Read the Q&A………………………………..

Authorities investigating series of fires at Vinings condominiums (GA)

Cobb County authorities are investigating a string of fires that were intentionally set inside a Vinings condominium complex this week, officials said Friday.  The three fires, which have all been ruled arson, were set at the Vinings Central Condominums   Read the article…………………………….

Questions linger after Flying Heart ruling (ID)

Though a judge granted the public the right to access the Big Wood River using a road easement in a north-Hailey subdivision earlier this month, several “No Parking” signs put up by local homeowners—and the question of their legality—remain.    Read the article…………………………