“Going forward, if the homeowners association in that area would be willing to take this street into their HOA for future maintenance, that’s part of our processes and plan going forward,” said Commissioner Jeff Arnett. “With the Orphan Road Grant, there has to be a plan going forward,” he said. Read the article……………………………
Lake pollution lawsuit filed against North Central West Virginia Airport heads to business court (WV)
“There was a slew of plastic bottles and debris, logs, mud,” Maple Lake Attorney William Tiano said. “It was hard to believe that came down through there. You don’t really realize what water can move until you see it in action.” That was one of the allegations filed against the airport by Maple Lake Club, […]
Supreme Court sides with Glade Springs property owners on most issues against Justice Holdings (WV)
West Virginia’s Supreme Court sided with Glade Springs homeowners on most issues in a complicated financial dispute with a development company owned by Gov. Jim Justice and his family. Read the article………………………..
Supreme Court to hear dispute between Glade Springs homeowners and Justice Holdings (WV)
West Virginia’s Supreme Court will hear arguments Tuesday in a multi-million dollar dispute between homeowners at Glade Springs Village and a development company headed by Gov. Jim Justice’s family. Read the article………………………..
Maple Lake Club sues North Central West Virginia Airport for ‘pollutants’ in lake
The Maple Lake Club, the homeowners association for the Maple Lake neighborhood of Bridgeport in Harrison County, has filed a lawsuit against the Benedum Airport and the businesses involved in its new terminal construction for getting dirt and debris in the lake. Read the article………………………..
Lawsuit filed by Maple Lake Club homeowners’ association against Airport Authority (WV)
The Benedum Airport Authority and two businesses have been sued by the Maple Lake Club homeowners’ association, with the lawsuit asserting that the “Move the Mountain” project caused damages to owners’ property on the lake. Read the article………………………..
House bill regarding homeowner rights shelved (WV)
A House bill that critics say would take away some major consumer protection rights for homeowners is dead. Read the article………………………..
Bill would take away rights for homeowners, critics say (WV)
Critics of a bill introduced in the House of Delegates would take away some major consumer protection rights for homeowners. Read the article………………………..
Wood County Commission approves road maintenance association (WV)
The original developer, who still owns a lot in the area and who did not sign on to be part of the road maintenance association, claims he was exempt from any road maintenance responsibilities until 2030 as part of an original homeowners association agreement. His attorney had said the road maintenance association is a way […]
Community with rain-damaged homes fighting for answers (WV)
A community right outside of St. Albans floods just about anytime it rains. Don Fraley, the outreach director at a nearby church, is fighting to find answers for the community of more than 200 homes. Read the article………………………..
Homeowners rights bill moving in West Virginia legislature
A bill in the West Virginia legislature is making its way from House passage to the Senate; legislation designed to give homeowners — especially veterans — 21st-century protections. Read the entire article……………………………….
Judge orders Justice to pay Glade property owners $6 million (WV)
Raleigh County Circuit Court Judge Robert Burnside on Wednesday ordered Gov. Jim Justice’s company to pay more than $6 million and legal fees to Glade Springs Village Property Owners Association, for an estimated total cost of more than $9 million. Read the entire article……………………………….
Former manager sues Glade Springs Village POA (WV)
The past manager of Glade Springs Village Property Owners’ Association (POA) has sued her former employer, alleging that she was directed to violate state law and that she was subjected to discrimination and abuse, based on her gender. Read the entire article……………………………….
Battle for Glade golf courses endures (WV)
A major turf war is being waged at The Resort at Glade Springs, and a hearing Wednesday in Raleigh County Circuit Court could determine whether an association of property owners will seize immediate management of two championship golf courses from The Resort, which is primarily owned by Gov. Jim Justice. 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………………………….
Glade Springs homeowners sue over longstanding financial questions (WV)
Homeowners at the Glade Springs resort are suing a board of directors that was set up when Jim Justice became the lead investor there years before being elected as West Virginia’s governor. The property owners say financial questions that arose under the board of directors set up by Justice Holdings have never been answered. Read […]
Woman who stole more than $1K at Carlisle Barracks hit with new embezzlement charge in West Virginia
A woman who pleaded guilty last year to stealing $1,053 from the Root Hall Café at Carlisle Barracks is now accused of embezzling even more money from a homeowner’s association where she was the treasurer. Read the article……………………
Homeowners association accused of negligence that damaged Morgantown couple’s property (WV)
A couple claims their property was damaged due to the negligence of a property management association. Paul and Debra Laskody filed a complaint in Monongalia Circuit Court against Baker’s Ridge Manor Homeowner’s Association. According to the complaint, the plaintiffs’ property at 229 Poplar Drive began to show erosion of lateral support in April 2018. […]
Crestfield residents meet with P&G officials over floodwater (WV)
Representatives of the Crestfield Homeowners Association met with Procter & Gamble and Berkeley County officials on this week to discuss how floodwater allegedly coming from P&G could be diverted away from the housing development. Crestfield residents in August complained to Berkeley County officials that floodwater from P&G runs into the development during heavy rain storms. […]
County Line Drive residents seeks flood water help (WV)
Residents of the Horner subdivision off County Line Drive in Berkeley County say a beaver dam is causing rain water to accumulate in their neighborhood making it impassable for vehicles to enter………The Horner subdivision residents’ problem is compounded by them never having set up a homeowners’ association. “It’s a private road in here,” Hamilton said. […]
Reedsville sues developer, homeowner’s association over storm water issue (WV)
The Town of Reedsville is suing a developer and a homeowner’s association, saying they are allowing large amounts of storm water to enter the town’s sanitary sewers. The suit against Ralph W. Zeigler, individually and as a member of EZ Development Co. LLC, and Preston Meadows Property Owners Association Inc., was filed last week in […]
Condominium unit owners allege insurance company refuses to pay coverage (WV)
Two Webster County condominium unit owners are suing Nationwide, alleging breach of contract by refusing to pay coverage claims under an insured policy. Wilma Sue Talbott and William Talbott filed a complaint March 22 in Webster Circuit Court against Nationwide Insurance Company of America, alleging failure to honor a written contract by refusing to pay […]
Woman alleges homeowners association negligent after she fell on wooden walkway (WV)
A woman has filed suit against her homeowners association for alleged failure to warn after insufficient measures were taken to prevent an injury. Jeanette Oxley filed a complaint July 19 in Putnam County Circuit Court against Oakbridge Condominium Owners Association Inc. and Oakbridge Townhomes Owners Association Inc., alleging they breached their duty to protect its […]
Appalachian Highlands Ventures alleged to owe fees to condo owners association (WV)
According to the complaint, the plaintiffs allege they have suffered financial damages for not collecting payment for the defendants’ general operating reserve and propane fee in the sum of of $39,830.77. The plaintiffs allege the defendants have failed to make payments for all dues and assessments properly levied against their properties. Read the article…………….