Uncertainty continues to plague the residents of Tomoka Oaks as they await what will be built on the former golf course property, which is being sold to a local developer. Read the article…………………………………
Landlords, condo associations sue to end ban on eviction writs in Miami-Dade (FL)
A group of Miami-Dade County landlords, condo associations and others are pushing to end the moratorium on executing residential writs of possession filed during the pandemic. Read the article…………………………………..
Q&A: Statute of Limitations on Condo Balcony Alteration (NY)
Q. A homeowner in a condo asks the board to allow the alteration of the balcony enclosure to a taller height. The board and management company agree and the alteration takes place. Twenty-five years later, a new manager says that was improper and the balcony must go back to original standards. Is there a statute […]
3 displaced in condominium fire in central Las Vegas (NV)
Three people were displaced by a fire at a condominium in central Las Vegas late Sunday night, according to the Las Vegas Fire Department. An unspecified number of other condos were evacuated in the 11:27 p.m. blaze Read the article………………………………….
Association kicks off Give Back campaign (AR)
Jessica Anson loved the idea and ran with it. Anson, the Bella Vista Property Owners Association’s aquatics and facility manager, along with recreation operations manager Jessica McCary, have spearheaded the organization of a Property Owners Association employee group called “The Give Back” campaign. Read the article…………………………………..
State law backs HOA rules on garbage cans (NV)
Q: I am a resident of a gated community in southwest Las Vegas. We’ve lived in this community for a year and a half. Our house is on the right side of the road. There is no neighbor at our left, and there is a wall between our house and road. Read the Q&A………………………………….
Winter Garden HOA to Pay for Stoneybrook West Golf Course for the Next 20 Years (FL)
An update to a story we have been following for nearly two years, It is the future of the Stoneybrook West golf course in Winter Garden. The course which has been closed since 2019 was supposed to go up for auction Friday but the city of Winter Garden made an offer to the trustee of […]
Fire damages multiple condo units in Redmond (WA)
Multiple condos were damaged by fire Friday night in Redmond, police said. Firefighters were told a 7-year-old woke up to smoke in her bedroom and started screaming and woke everyone up. Read the article……………………………………
Single director can’t set agenda (FL)
Q: Can any board member place items on the meeting agenda? A: This is one of those “chicken and egg” issues that has no clear answer. The statutes do not address it. Very few bylaws I have read address the issue. Read the Q&A………………………………..
CDD 1 (The Villages) wants to hear from residents about possible ban on signs (FL)
CDD 1 has a rule prohibiting signage, but decided in 2013 to stop enforcing the rule. Among the concerns at the time was an opinion from legal counsel that declared, “The constitutionality of the regulation is questionable.” Read the article…………………………………
Verbal resignations do not count (IL)
Q: The pandemic seems to be shortening the fuse of a lot of people these days, and the board members for our condominium association are no exception. Unfortunately, there are two board members in our condominium who really don’t get along with each other, and each board meeting usually includes an argument between them. Read […]
HOA Homefront: What is (and is not) OK in closed session (CA)
The Open Meeting Act (Civil Code Sections 4900-4955) is the HOA version of California’s Brown Act, requiring openness in governance meetings. The Brown Act (Government Code 54950-54963) generally applies to public agencies, commissions or private corporations created by a public agency. Since HOAs are private associations, the Brown Act does not apply to them, but […]
Condo World: A better way to meet (NH)
Some of us are old enough to remember when Zoom was simply a kids’ show on PBS. Now? It’s another noun that we’ve turned into a verb. We don’t search for things on the internet. We “Google” them. We don’t have meetings on the internet. We “Zoom” or “Skype.” (And have you ever noticed we […]
A woman and her pot-bellied pig: The legal battle over who gets to define what a pet is (OH)
Arnold is on a diet. Because she’ll eat anything, including dog food. Her belly almost drags the ground, and so does her chin. Her grandmother can’t help but spoil her. Arnold is a pot-bellied pig. Read the article………………………………..
Fed Up Neighbors Stuck Footing The Bill After Homeless Vandals Trash Community Pool Again (CA)
There’s a nasty mess yet again in a Citrus Heights gated community. Neighbors say squatters have been taking over the community pool near Arcade Lake Lane, leaving piles of old belongings in the bathrooms. Some have even found old needles strewn on the floor. Read the article……………………………………
Pandemic parking issues: 2 homeowner associations in Las Vegas added to HOA Hall of Shame (NV)
Over the past year, everyone has had to make changes and even concessions because of the pandemic. Some people are wondering why their homeowners associations aren’t doing the same when it comes to parking violations and towing. Read the article……………………………..
Fargo man told to take American flag down because it’s too noisy in the wind (ND)
A rippling American flag is at the center of a controversy for a Fargo condo association. Andrew Almer has flown his flag proudly from his balcony for the last two years. Read the article…………………………………
Homeowner told to stop feeding wildlife (WY)
A longtime resident of the Solitude subdivision has been officially warned that her backyard moose feeding operation violates Teton County zoning regulations and that an enforcement case may unfold if she doesn’t stop. Read the article……………………………….
Condo questions: Are we responsible for landscaping improvements charges not approved by the association’s board? (FL)
Q: Our landscape vendor just contacted the association to coordinate some improvements. The vendor sent us an estimate for $10,000, and the board never approved the work. It turns out the landscape committee chair determined that the work was necessary and signed the estimate. Are we responsible for this charge Read the Q&A…………………………………….
Wifi Woes: students in off-campus housing hire lawyer to fight dispute over promised internet, cable
The Pointe at Adams Place Apartments is a popular choice for students, just a few blocks from Florida A&M. The apartments technically reside in a Condominium complex, making for a tangled management system adding to the issues here. Read the article…………………………….
Indian Head Park townhome association sues waste hauler (IL)
Townhouse residents in Indian Head Park are suing the village’s new waste hauler to get out of the village’s franchise agreement. Ashbrook Townhomes Residential Association filed a lawsuit Feb. 26 against SBC Waste Solutions, claiming the trash removal company did not abide by the terms which Ashbrook and SBC had agreed upon. Read the article……………………………………
Nearly 30 sex offenders living in Englewood condo building: alderman (IL)
Members of the Englewood community and their alderman are demanding answers about the housing of more than two dozen convicted sex offenders in one building. “In my opinion, the landlord is just getting a payday,” said 6th Ward Alderman Roderick Sawyer. He’s referring to a 12-unit condo building on 66th and Perry where, he said, […]
License Plate Readers Installed Natomas Neighborhood Generate Leads For Police (CA)
A Natomas neighborhood association said license plate readers installed just weeks ago are already generating leads for police. It’s a battle against petty crime, getting fast results. And what the cameras are able to track goes beyond street crime. Read the 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……………………………………
HOA board says no ribbon driveway without gate (NV)
Q: I have a situation where I feel that my homeowners association’s board of directors is not in a position to deny an Architectural Review Committee request that I have placed, and I would love to have your opinion in the matter. I have requested to place a ribbon driveway on my side yard, the […]
Flood mitigation project proposed at Longwood Golf Club in Cypress (TX)
Dozens of homes in the Longwood Village neighborhood have flooded in recent years—including more than 100 in Hurricane Harvey alone—but a Harris County Flood Control District project proposed at Longwood Golf Club could mitigate effects of future flooding events. Read the article…………………………….
Second-Alarm Fire Causes Major Damage To Pleasanton Condos (CA)
An early morning fire forced the evacuation of a condominium complex and displaced four people in Pleasanton Saturday. Read the article……………………..
How much to fine rule-breakers (IL)
Q: The consensus among our board and owners is that the rules of our association fairly reflect important issues and do not go overboard. However, the section on enforcement does not describe the actual fine amounts for violations of the rules. Should the fine amounts be stated? Read the Q&A……………………………..
POA of Dawn Hill Community responsible for fixing sewer leaks (AR)
After receiving multiple complaints from residents of the Dawn Hill community in Benton County about wastewater in their yards, the Arkansas Department of Health has asked the Property Owners Association to fix the problem. Read the article…………………………………..
Condemned Carolina Beach condos to reopen following millions of dollars worth of repairs (NC)
After being in danger of collapsing four years ago, a Carolina Beach condominium complex is making a return. Residents of the Carolina Surf Condos, located along the oceanfront at 201 Carolina Beach Ave. S., had to evacuate after the building was condemned amid corrosion in its structural columns in 2017, the StarNews reported. Read […]
HOA Homefront – Reader Questions on rental issues (CA)
Q: I have a home that I rent. Last week I received a traffic notice stating my HOA account was levied a fine of $100 for speeding, committed by my tenant’s caregiver. Is it lawful for a HOA to be able to fine an absentee owner for behavior of a guest not known to owner? […]
Residents of downtown condo say Airbnb renters are wreaking havoc inside historic building (GA)
Despite pleas from Atlanta’s mayor, thousands of people are expected in the city this weekend for Sunday’s NBA All-Star game. Many of those people will end up staying at Airbnb’s or other short-term rentals. Read the article………………………………..
Durham man asked to remove Black Lives Matter window sign, sidewalk chalk (NC)
A Durham man says his family is being unfairly targeted because of his sign supporting the Black Lives Matter movement. However, his HOA says he’s simply being cited for breaking rules. Read the article…………………………………
Four Bend Neighborhoods Join Firewise (OR)
Four neighborhoods in the Bend area and one in Canyon City in Grant County joined the national Firewise program last year and were among 182 communities across the state that conducted a variety of projects from cutting brush to thinning overcrowded stands of trees, to clearing brush away from evacuation routes and promoting education and […]
Palmetto Place Condo Sued Over Mask Mandate (FL)
A condominium owner at “Palmetto Place at Mizner Park” is suing the Condominium Association over $5000 in fines she received for allegedly not wearing a facial covering in the building. Read the article………………………………..
Fate of GOMO uncertain as bankruptcy case winds down (TX)
When Peter and Katherine Chang met with the Garden Oaks Maintenance Organization (GOMO) in 2012, about a deed restriction violation related to constructing a second garage on their property, they said they were told by the homeowners association that it had a “war chest” it was not afraid to use on the couple. Read the […]
Condo Development Ordered to Remove Islands (NJ)
The Towne Club of Beach Haven condominium development has been ordered to remove nine existing tree islands by next month. The islands are located on a section of Centre Street between Bay Avenue and Delaware Avenue. Read the article……………………………..
Coming Together And Finding Solutions In Times Of Adversity (NC)
As Covid-19 arrived in the United States in early 2020, people were forced to make adjustments to their usual activities seemingly overnight. For community associations, new meeting formats, safety concerns, and revamping community activities took center stage. We at CAMS are immeasurably impressed with the resilience our communities have shown and their willingness to embrace […]
Bella Vista POA sued (AR)
Two people are suing the Bella Vista Property Owners Association over the increased monthly assessment fee for improved property. Kevin Hickey and Brad- ley Hull, lawyers from Fort Smith, filed the lawsuit last week in Benton County Circuit Court on behalf of Kevin Dooley and Jim Parsons. The association and its board of directors are […]
Palm Bay Towers unit owners sue condo board, alleging marina neglect (FL)
The only waterfront high-rise in Miami’s Upper Eastside neighborhood is a case study in condo board neglect, according to a recently filed lawsuit. Ten unit owners at the Palm Bay Towers are suing their condominium association and property manager KW Property Management & Consulting in Miami-Dade Circuit Court, alleging that both have willfully ignored major […]
Tree Crushes Roof Of Derry Condo, Firefighters Rescue Residents (NH)
Occupants escaped a 3-unit condo after a tree crashed on the building’s roof causing heavy damage. One person was taken to the hospital. Read the article………………………………….
You and the Law | When the pest control company damages your property (CA)
Today’s story will be of special interest to three groups of readers: 1. Anyone who owns a condominium under the management of an HOA, a Home Owners Association. 2. Managers of HOAs. 3. Companies who contract with HOAs and cause damage to the property of condo owners. Read the Q&A……………………………………….
Another water issue in Pine (AZ)
Pine suffered for years with water issues. It became so critical that they put a building moratorium in place. The moratorium is gone, but now some residents are dealing with too much water. Darwin Huber recently talked about the problem with the Roundup. “We have an issue here in Portal III in Pine. Starting back […]
Homeowners association suddenly removes several basketball hoops from Montgomery Co. neighborhood (TX)
Several people in a Montgomery County neighborhood have voiced their displeasure after basketball hoops were taken away. On Monday, a viewer reached out to FOX 26 after several basketball hoops were removed from their Woodforest neighborhood by a trailer. Read the article……………………………….
Condo Complex to Rise Above Flood Level in $3 Million Project (MD)
An Ocean City condominium complex often inundated by stormwater will be getting a lift – literally – to elevate it above flood levels. The city has been awarded a $3 million federal grant to raise the seven-building Ocean Aire condos at 43rd Street and West Avenue in the south end of town. Read the article……………………………
School System, HOA Bring in USDA to Chase Out Vultures (VA)
Broadlands Association General Manager Sarah Gerstein said the HOA consulted with the USDA only after Read the article………………………………….“numerous complaints” from residents and local businesses.
Co-ops and Condos Are Avoiding Property Tax Delinquency (NY)
Unpaid property taxes in New York City are soaring as homeowners struggle and the pandemic recession slashes the rents landlords are collecting from both commercial and residential tenants, The City reports. The property tax arrears rose to $1.3 billion in February – 4.5% of the almost $30 billion due, according to figures released by city […]
Association Cannot Edit Candidate Resumes (FL)
Q: For our condominium association’s upcoming election, the blank candidate information sheet provided by the management company has a signature and date line at the bottom. Is it required that candidates running for the board of directors to sign the candidate information sheet form after what they have written about themselves? Read the Q&A’s………………………………….
Littleton Couple & Neighbors Support Voting For A Change To HOA’s Flag Policy (CO)
The kerfuffle over a Black Lives Matter flag hung outside a Littleton home started in early February when Kara and Ben Wilkoff’s HOA sent them a letter telling them to take it down. “Literally the statement is ‘flag is not approved,’” said Ben. Read the article…………………………………