Kernersville development homeowners surprised by HOA fees (NC)

When buying their two houses in Caleb’s Creek, a planned development in Kernersville, Josh Blackburn and John Howie said they knew they’d be waiting for some amenities. They just didn’t know they’d be waiting this long.  Read the entire article……………………………….

Dog size rule likely unreasonable (MI)

Q: My condominium association has adopted a rule that prohibits pets over 15 pounds in weight. This kind of seems silly to me because I’ve known some small dogs that can be really noisy and cause a regular nuisance. Is this kind of thing common?   Read the Q&A………………………………….

Accidental fire destroys Bargersville condo (IN)

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……………………………….

Orinda police chief reports that cameras have led to arrests, convictions (CA)

Orinda has agreed to a memorandum of understanding with Flock Group, a Georgia-based company, that allows the Orinda Police Department to access data from community cameras stored in the Flock system. The action was taken by the city council, authorizing the city manager to enter into the MOU, following an update on March 16 by […]

Glenview residents say HOA’s plan to trap, kill beavers ‘off the table’ (IL)

Glenview residents who pushed to save beavers in a nearby retention pond from an inhumane killing say they will no longer be trapped and killed.  The news comes days after the homeowner’s association (HOA) of the Concord at the Glen threatened the use of “underwater traps” to remove beavers that continued to damage trees.   Read […]

Escambia County responds to flooding concerns residents blame on new development (FL)

Neighbors on Monarch Ln. in Escambia County say they’re still dealing with issues from Saturday’s storm, issues they say could have been avoided. Construction crews were seen Tuesday cleaning up sediment carried into yards by flooding, homeowners believe, was caused by a development at the end of their road.   Read the entire article……………………………….

Carolina Beach officials claim county overstepped jurisdiction in condo fire investigation, allege possible ethics violations (NC)

The actions of New Hanover County Board of Commissioners Chair Julia Olson-Boseman are being questioned by the Town of Carolina Beach after she allegedly directed the county manager to instruct county staff to conduct an investigation into the recent condominium fire in Carolina Beach.   Read the entire article……………………………….

Las Vegas pushes to become first to ban ornamental grass (NV)

A desert city built on a reputation for excess and indulgence wants to become a model for restraint and conservation with a first-in-the-nation policy banning grass that nobody walks on.  Las Vegas-area water officials have spent two decades trying to get people to replace thirsty greenery with desert plants, and now they’re asking the Nevada […]

GL Homes Sued By HOA, Alleges Violation Of Florida Building Code (FL)

GL Homes, which advertises a lavish, luxurious lifestyle in spectacular homes, is being sued by an area HOA for negligent construction and alleged violations of Florida’s building code.  The Tuscany Homeowner’s Association filed suit against GL in Palm Beach County Circuit Court for a laundry list of alleged community infrastructure and construction defects.    Read the entire […]

Board’s out-of-state meetings questioned (IL)

Q: Our condominium is located in Lake County. One of the board members owns a cabin in Wisconsin, and the board members occasionally conduct board meetings there. Is this proper?   Read the Q&A……………………………………..

Horn Lake to help drain Kings View Lake for MDEQ (MS)

Latimer asked Campbell if the city does take over the job for MDEQ whether they will be obligated in any way to repair the dam.  “No sir,” Campbell said. “That has been made clear that it is the homeowner’s association’s responsibility by us and MDEQ.”   Read the entire article……………………………….

Board Workshop Meeting Subject to Sunshine Rules (FL)

Q: What are the requirements for a condominium association board to hold a “workshop” meeting? Is the association still required to post notice if there is a quorum of the directors present? What if there is not a quorum present? Are minutes required?   Read the Q&A………………………………..

Tahoe Keys association addresses uranium in water (CA)

Wells shut down because of uranium contamination should be back online by watering season, according to the Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association.  Two of three wells in the Tahoe Keys were taken offline after trace amounts of uranium were found in December 2020.    Read the entire article……………………………….

Glenview Residents at Odds With HOA Over Beaver Removal (IL)

Some suburban Glenview residents are worried about the steps their homeowner’s association could take to remove beavers from a neighborhood retention pond.  Resident Katerina Pestova shared photos of the beavers, which often appear to be chewing on trees near the retention pond at the Concord at the Glen. The manager of the HOA said the […]

HOA Homefront: Who handles those termites? (CA)

Q: I live in a townhouse. My neighbor had termites and my other neighbor on the other side suspects them as do I. We were told by the association that it is our responsibility to take care of them. It just seems to me that termites come from the outside in and should be the […]

Albuquerque HOA asks kids’ chalk art to be taken down (NM)

An Albuquerque homeowners association is putting its foot down on kids’ chalk art saying it needs to be washed off. Some in the neighborhood want the HOA to change its mind. Driving through a southeast Albuquerque neighborhood, you’ll find children’s chalk art sprinkled throughout. “We have hearts and butterflies and bees, ‘be happy,’” Jay Carroll […]

Making it in Big Sky: Big Sky Owners Association (MT)

Big Sky’s largest and oldest homeowner’s association, Big Sky Owners Association, was formed in 1971 and seated its first Board of Directors in 1973. Early on in Big Sky’s history, BSOA served as the main governing body of the area. Today, BSOA serves to preserve, protect and enhance property values in Big Sky.   Read the […]

Condo World: Trials and tribulations of association violations (NH)

Not having been a philosophy major, I’ve never quite figured out the answer to the question, “If a tree falls in the woods and no one is around, does it still create a sound?”  I tend to think it does, just one that’s not heard. (And who’s to say other animals or even trees can’t hear […]

Nashville condo complex still without power after flooding (TN)

The March rain left homes flooded with water, and although Middle Tennessee has since dried up, some families are still without power over a week later.  The Harding Place Condominium was one of many communities hit hard by the storm. The night it hit, water started filling into homes.    Read the entire article……………………………….

‘I’m scared people are going to die’: 911 call reveals chaotic scene as massive fire ripped through Carolina Beach condo complex (NC)

A recently released 911 call reveals the chaotic moments after a massive fire broke out at a condominium complex in Carolina Beach last Friday.  The fire was first reported at the Paradise Cove Condominiums off Spencer Farlow Drive and near Snows Cut Bridge just before 1 p.m. Heavy flames and smoke were billowing from one […]

Confusion over road status contributes to Cross Neck Road floods (MA)

A one-mile-long, half-paved road stretching from Marion Golf Club to Brainard Marsh confounded area residents and board members alike during the Selectmen’s meeting on April 6.  Parties debated whether Cross Neck Road truly lies on public or private land, and who should be charged with maintaining a road that, despite its normality in nearly every […]

Signs of the times: Residents question homeowners association sign restrictions (TX)

A question of equality was raised in the Plum Creek neighborhood recently after some homeowners were forced to remove yard signs because they were considered political.  The Plum Creek homeowners association (HOA) abides by the Texas Election Code, which requires HOAs to allow homeowners to have political signs on their property up to 90 days […]

Grand Forks condo complex heavily damaged by fire (ND)

The Grand Forks Fire Department battled a south side condo fire Tues. afternoon. Crews were notified of the blaze shortly before 12:30.  Flames were visible from the roof area of Unit C of the Cherry Arms Condominiums on the 3400-3500 block of Cherry St. Multiple trucks were utilized in extinguishing the fire at the twelve-plex […]

Woman, 2 dogs killed in Novi condo fire (MI)

A woman and two dogs are dead after a fire at a Novi condominium.  Fox 2 in Detroit reports that the 44-year-old woman was found in the upstairs of the unit at Country Place Condominiums on E. Glen Haven Circle at 2:06 a.m. on Monday.    Read the entire article……………………………….

Shooter Targets Gold Coast Condos (IL)

According to reporting by a number of local and national news outlets, including the Chicago Sun Times and the New York Post, a trio of neighboring condominium buildings along Chicago’s Gold Coast have been struck by gunfire in recent weeks.    Read the entire article……………………………….

Early-morning fire in a Waikiki condominium displaces family of four (HI)

An early-morning fire in a nine-story Waikiki condominium displaced a family of four Sunday……“The first firefighters arrived at the scene of the nine-story condominium building at 1:15 a.m to find smoke and flames emanating from the lanai of a fourth-floor unit,” Medrano said.   Read the entire article……………………………….

‘Open The Gate’: Group Protests Closure Of Entrance To Matheson Hammock Park (FL)

A battle over a private road and the entrance to a public park came to a head Saturday.  Residents came together to protest the closure of Matheson Hammock Park’s west entrance, saying the closure is infringing on their public access rights and they want city officials to intervene.    Read the entire article……………………………….

Use of party room requires new rules (IL)

Q: The rules for our condominium association address the use of the association’s party room. The party room needs to be reserved, and the resident reserving the party room needs to sign an agreement describing the details of the reservation. The rules refer to the party room agreement; however, the party room agreement is not […]

In a Condo who insures what and who pays for the damage? (FL)

Questions often arise when there is an insurable event (such as when a water or sewer pipe bursts), who pays for the damage? The Condominium Association or the Unit Owner.  The answer will depend upon what the damaged items are. Section 718.111(11)(f), Florida Statutes,    Read the entire article……………………………….

Are Videos Official Records? (FL)

Q: My condominium association has installed several security cameras in the common areas, including the pool area. There was an incident between myself and another owner last week at the pool and I requested a copy of the security camera video footage. I submitted my request to the manager in writing, but the manager has […]

HOA pool restrictions expected to relax in May (NV)

Q: I have seen your articles detailing pool openings for homeowners associations from earlier in the pandemic, and I was wondering if you could offer some additional insight to these Phase 2 opening guidelines.    Read the Q&A……………………………………

New Hawaii Condo Living Guide Video Series Now Online

The Hawaii Real Estate Commission released its new “Hawaii Condo Living Guide” video series to help deliver valuable information to current and prospective condominium owners and boards.  The first six educational videos are available online and broken up into a series of short segments for ease of viewing. The commission intends to continue releasing more […]

Falmouth neighborhood plans to take legal action against town over sewer project (ME)

There’s a fight in Falmouth over plans to build a new sewer line.  A lawyer for one neighborhood is ready to take legal action, but the town says it’s doing what’s most cost-effective.  The Woodlands Homeowners Association says it’s challenging a $3 million sewer project that was just approved.     Read the entire article……………………………….