Overlooking the lake, it features granite monuments dedicated to the six branches of the U.S. military, as well as granite benches, a decorative retaining wall, landscaping and a brick walkway with stepping stones named for individuals who have served the country. Read the entire article……………………………….
Private York County community fighting to find solution to pay for lake repairs (PA)
Residents and leaders of the private Fairview Township community have the same goal: saving the lake. However, their opinions differ on how to do it. Read the entire article……………………………….
Private York County community fighting to find solution to pay for lake repairs (PA)
Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection notified the Silver Lake Community Association in 2013 that the lake’s earthen dam is deficient and requires rehabilitation and upgrades. According to DEP, the reservoir created by the dam “has very little freeboard above the normal operating level of the reservoir.” Read the entire article……………………………….
Speeding in Hampton Heights to be monitored (PA)
A speed-measuring device is to be placed temporarily in the Hampton Heights residential development, Reading Township supervisors decided Monday during a regular meeting. The action came after homeowners association representative Jason Mleczko and others expressed concerns about speeding traffic. Read the entire article……………………………….
Homeowners from Kennetta Lane meet with Towamensing officials (PA)
Kennetta Lane is a private road located in Skyview Acres, a small development with approximately 17 homes on it. It’s a private road, built by Kenneth George, and is supposed to be maintained by George and his family, which would include repairs, snow removal and brush clearing. The main problem is that the road is […]
Contractor Hits Gas Line At The Meadows Condo Community (PA)
A contractor working in the area reportedly inadvertently struck a gas line, causing fire officials from local companies to be called out to ensure there wasn’t a danger to the community. Read the entire article……………………………….
Fate of York County lake depends on expensive dam repairs (PA)
Because of damage caused by Hurricane Ida, the earthen dam couldn’t safely hold the entire weight of the lake. So, the water levels were lowered 30 inches. Read the entire article……………………………….
Packages Stolen From Wayne Condominium Complex (PA)
An unknown amount of packages was stolen from a Wayne condominium complex Tuesday. Read the entire article……………………………….
Homeowners do have a choice [letter] (PA)
The writer of the letter about renewable energy (“Pennsylvania needs solar access law,” Nov. 7) is to be commended even if the argument for a solar access law is, in my view, misguided by a passion for the same. Homeowners in an association do not have their “rights come second to the whims of boards […]
Lock expert finds security flaw affecting thousands of apartments, condos (PA)
A Pittsburgh lock expert has uncovered a security flaw that could affect thousands of apartment and condominium buildings across the country. The problem is with some intercoms that residents use to talk with visitors and let them in the door. Read the entire article……………………………….
Dispute in Downtown’s Gateway Towers divides condo residents (PA)
The infighting over proposed infrastructure costs is being likened to the tension within the Surfside condo that collapsed in July. Read the entire article……………………………….
Lower Bucks flood victims in limbo a month after destructive storm. What’s next? (PA)
He and some 60 of his neighbors lost their homes in the 100-year flood at Lafayette Garden condominium complex off Red Lion Road near Route 13 as a storm stalled over Lower Bucks dumping some 6 to 10 inches of torrential rain and damaging hundred of properties, including leaving more than 100 homes uninhabitable. Read […]
Meeting online or in-person, a hard choice (PA)
Now that things are opening up a bit, area organizations are offering live meetings alongside of the popular Zoom connectivity that have served so many during the pandemic. Providing both options in the same meeting is proving a challenge. Ann McNiff, Executive Director of the Chestnut Hill Community Association (CHCA) envisions a hybrid of in-person […]
Parts of Bucks County condominium complex may be “totally gone” after flood (PA)
Several hundred people are impacted by the flood damage at the Lafayette Gardens condominium complex. Read the entire article……………………………….
‘It all happened so fast’: At least 60 Bensalem condo residents evacuated after flood waters engulf complex (PA)
As the flood waters rose faster and higher, Sarah Baker heard an older neighbor at Lafayette Gardens condos cry for help. Without thinking, she slogged through the dirty water that had breeched the Bensalem condominium complex to the unit. Read the entire article……………………………….
After The Surfside Tragedy, Pittsburgh-Area Condominiums Take Stock (PA)
Since half of a Surfside, Florida condo collapsed in late June, condominium and homeowners associations across the country have begun to look to their own homes. Attorneys in Pittsburgh say their clients have not expressed fears for their safety, but focused on questions concerning maintenance and management. Read the entire article……………………………….
‘Free The Lemonade Stands’ bill approved (PA)
The legislation amends state law to allow children to operate lemonade stands or other small businesses without receiving a business license from their local municipality or homeowners’ association. Read the entire article……………………………….
Can East Hills residents reverse ‘blightlining’ and ‘rotrification’ on Park Hill Drive? (PA)
A neighborhood group, a homeowners association and a new nonprofit are targeting the wrecked roofs and abandoned cars of a once-pristine townhouse community. Read the entire article……………………………….
Montco Family Told By Homeowners Assoc To Take Down American Flag (PA)
A family in Montgomery County is looking to fight back after a local homeowners association told them to take down a flag pole waving the American flag in front of their house. The flag pole is on common ground near their unit, according to a letter sent by the Galman Group, which owns the Indian […]
Condo World: Problems in the Poconos
Ahhhh, the Poconos of Pennsylvania. The soft rustle of the pine trees on a warm spring night, the smell right after a summer thunderstorm, the soft, powerful, yet soothing sound of a waterfall cascading over timeworn rocks, and the serene lakes stocked with fish and swimmers. So peaceful and rejuvenating. But where there are condos, […]
Oakmont Commons flooding solutions dependent upon grant approval (PA)
Flood mitigation projects proposed for the Oakmont Commons housing plan are contingent upon grant funding, Oakmont officials said Tuesday. The borough applied for $500,000 through the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s Flood mitigation Program last July. Read the article………………………………….
Upper Saucon homeowners, developer battle: HOA versus TOA (PA)
Residents of a Traditions of America development complained to the Upper Saucon Township Board of Supervisors on Monday, but any resolution with the builder will probably require litigation. Bob LieBerman, president of the homeowners’ association (HOA) at Traditions of America (TOA) at Saucon Valley, went through a list of complaints against the builder of the […]
Couple escapes flames that damaged condo in Kennedy Township (PA)
A couple’s condo was damaged by a fire early Monday morning in Kennedy Township. The fire, which was reported about 4:30 a.m. on Castle View Drive, burned through the roof of the home. The couple woke up to the sound of smoke detectors and the smell of smoke. They tried to put the flames out […]
Political signs a violation in some developments (PA)
During this contentious presidential campaign, there seems to be a political sign everywhere you look. But there’s at least one planned community in Carbon County where displaying a sign can lead to fines. And not all the residents agree with that. Read the article…………………………………
Homeowners feel closer to victory over judge’s Westover decision (PA)
An eight-year battle between West Norriton homeowners and VRJ Associates, owners of Westover Country Club, has resulted in at least a temporary victory for the homeowners. On Sept. 18, Judge Garrett Page denied VRJ’s motion for summary judgment in their battle to develop a portion of the Westover golf course, which is surrounded by single-family […]
Homeowners association sued over guards’ actions (PA)
A resident of the Indian Mountain Lake development has sued the homeowners association alleging his privacy was invaded when two “large security guards” came to his home in a threatening manner over a dispute at an entrance area of the development. Read the article………………………..
Fire Damages Seniors Condo Units In Bristol (PA)
A fire Thursday morning damaged condominium units at a senior community in Bristol Township. Firefighters were dispatched at 9:40 a.m. to Hearthstone Condominiums, a 55-and-older community on Moore Street in Bristol. There, they discovered a fire on the third floor that, according to Fire Marshal Kevin Dippolito, involved a washing machine. Read the article………………………..
Bankrupt Clairton homeowners association seeks property auction to pay creditors (PA)
The homeowners association for a 425-unit complex in Clairton has submitted a plan to bankruptcy court calling for foreclosing on some properties in the complex on which the association has liens and then paying off creditors with the proceeds of the sale. Read the article………………………………
Asbury Woods Homeowner’s Association to allow sign supporting McDowell graduating senior (PA)
It’s a happy ending for a story that JET 24 Action News brought you last night. McDowell High School senior Connor Williams placed a sign in his yard that read “Celebrating Our McDowell Senior 2020.” However, the Asbury Woods Homeowner’s Association told the Williams family that they must take the sign out of their front […]
Eagle Lake injunction dissolved (PA)
As a result of a hearing held Friday morning, an injunction to close the Eagle Lake Community Association has been dissolved. In a release to community members, the Board of Directors and management said the community is open to all owners. Read the article…………………………
Yard Sign Saluting McDowell Senior Allowed to Stay Up (PA)
After Millcreek Township School District leaders delivered yard signs to salute all the McDowell seniors last month, the family of senior Conner Williams was told by their homeowners association (HOA) that it would cost them $100 per day to have the sign posted in their yard. The family contacted Erie News Now Friday morning […]
Here’s what the ‘new normal’ looks like in one Center City condo building (PA)
I live in a large condominium building in Center City. Our building takes great pride in its appearance, amenities and over all welcoming environment. But things have radically changed in the past six weeks. All of the beautiful furniture has been removed from our lobby so residents do not have a chance to congregate. Our […]
Mt. Lebanon Condo Residents Have Nightly Balcony Party While Socially Distancing (PA)
Every night, residents living in condos at The Bower Hill at Mt. Lebanon have a balcony party while socially distancing during the Coronavirus pandemic. The properties’ two buildings – the Brackenridge and the General Neville – face each other and the residents sing and dance every evening at 5:30 p.m. Read the article……………………………
UPDATE: Condo and Coop Eligibility for PPP Loans (PA)
On April 2, we advised that condo and coop boards would likely be eligible for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans based upon the language of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). Later in the day on April 2, the Small Business Administration (SBA) issued an Interim Final Rule regarding, in part, […]
As coronavirus spreads, not all Philly high-rises are going on cleaning binges, and the city can’t make them do it (PA)
The city has 773 buildings of seven stories or more, though the Department of Licenses and Inspections could not say Wednesday how many are residential. Those who call high-rises home are suddenly very aware of the amount of public space they are forced to share. Along with elevators, lobbies, gyms, and laundry rooms are practically […]
Justice Department Files Lawsuit Against Philadelphia Condo Association for Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (PA)
The Justice Department announced today that it has filed a lawsuit alleging that a Philadelphia condo association has violated the Fair Housing Act by discriminating against persons with disabilities who need assistance animals, including emotional support and service animals. Read the article……………………..
Police say this man stole more than $1 million from suburban homeowners associations. Now, he faces new charges (PA/NJ)
A Chester County man facing trial for allegedly embezzling money from multiple homeowners associations in South Jersey and Southeastern Pennsylvania has been arrested again, accused of running the same scheme at additional locations. Read the article………………………….
Homeowners’ association voices concerns to Upper Saucon supervisors (PA)
The full complement of officers from the Traditions of America (TOA) at Saucon Valley Homeowners’ Association voiced their concerns to the Upper Saucon Board of Supervisors on Monday night. They asked the board not to approve the release of a portion of the developer’s security deposit held by the township until all conditions, details, and […]
As bankruptcy case winds down, investors have yet to emerge for troubled Clairton community (PA)
June Ingram, a longtime resident of Century Townhomes in Clairton, can still recall the summer-like day in May 2018 when residents of the 425-unit apartment complex had their water turned off. Pennsylvania American Water restored service about six hours later that same day, following a bankruptcy filing by the Century homeowners’ association, but the experience […]
Investigation finds some unsafe dams in Western Pennsylvania
He said Hull was named a high hazard dam just two years ago. Action News Investigates repeatedly contacted the president of the homeowners association that owns the dam, but got no response. Dams may look beautiful, but experts said if they are not maintained they can be dangerous. Read the article………………………….
Fire At River Park House Condos Forces Residents Out In Rain (PA)
A high-rise fire forced residents out in the rain in Wynnefield Heights overnight. The fire broke out in the 22-story River Park House on Conshohocken Avenue, around 12:30 a.m. Thursday. There were reports of an electrical fire on the 10th floor. Read the article………………………………
The parking authority wants their private spots, but these residents say to hold on (PA)
The residents of the Market Street Villas in Bethlehem say their private parking spots were their condos’ major selling point. Without them, many wouldn’t have bought a home steps from the city’s bustling Main Street, where parking is at a premium, they said Wednesday at a Bethlehem Parking Authority meeting. Read the article………………………….
Camera captures heated argument over removal of political flag from home (PA)
Video shows a heated argument over the removal of a political garden banner flag in Greensburg. Police responded to the home on Triple Crown Circle where Bob Noviello lives. The debate was whether the flag should have been taken away by the South Meadow Lindwood Condominium Association. Read the article………………………….
Row of trees solves Whitehall Township property dispute (PA)
A 55-and-up condominium community in Whitehall Township has settled a dispute with the township by extending an olive branch — or in this case a row of trees. The condominium association of The Cottages at Belmont Glen, appearing before the township board of commissioners Monday, proposed a solution to its struggle with the township over […]
Overnight Fire Sends Flames Through Roof Of Stone Harbor Condo Building (PA)
An overnight fire in Stone Harbor sent flames through the roof of a condo building. The fire broke out around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Harbour View Condos on 88th Street and 3rd Avenue. When crews arrived, they saw flames shooting through the roof. Firefighters say the flames got so intense they had to strike […]
A Chester County property manager embezzled almost $1 million from condo associations, DA says (PA)
A Chester County man abused his position as a property manager at three condominium associations, embezzling almost $1 million that he used to cover personal and business debts and buy himself a lavish home, authorities said Tuesday. Read the article……………………
Ex-prothontary clerk gets probation after paying back money he stole from homeowners association (PA)
A former clerk in the Lycoming County prothonotary’s office has admitted stealing $41,000 from a suburban Williamsport homeowners association. Ryan A. Workman, 28, Friday pleaded guilty to a theft charge and immediately was sentenced by county Judge Nancy L. Butts to three years’ probation. He also must perform 100 hours of community service. Read the […]
Fire at Mount Laurel condo building displaces 20 residents (PA)
Firefighters battled a fast-moving blaze at a condo in Burlington County. The fire broke out around 1:15 p.m. Tuesday in the 2800 building of the Brittany Lakes & Meadows condominiums. The fire was placed under control shortly before 4:30 p.m. Read the article………………….
Woman who stole from Carlisle Barracks ordered to prison for more thefts in West Virginia (PA/WV)
A woman who is on federal probation for stealing from Carlisle Barracks has now been sentenced to prison in West Virginia for embezzling more than $7,000 from a homeowner’s association. Read the article………………………….
Flooding solutions for Oakmont Commons being explored (PA)
Solutions to flooding problems in the Oakmont Commons may be identified this month, officials say. The borough community’s homeowners association hired Gateway Engineers to conduct a study in order to address stormwater issues and flooding concerns. Read the article……………………..