Utah Condominium & Homeowner Association News
- Failure of manway cover determined cause of Highland flood, not pipe burst (UT) April 16, 2024A neighborhood in Highland was flooded by what was initially believed to be a pipe burst, but Provo River Water Users Association said it was actually due to a mechanical failure of a manway cover. The flooding happened Saturday afternoon near the intersection of 6400 West and 10400 North.Tens of thousands of gallons of water were seen rushing out of the Murdock Canal, which is overseen by the association. Read the article…………………………….
- ‘Fraud never pays’: Utah woman sentenced after stealing over $230K from HOA (UT) April 9, 2024A Utah woman was sentenced to home detention and probation on Monday after stealing from the HOA and putting the money in her own pockets. Sharon Lee Ann Gordon, 66, of Hurricane, was sentenced Monday, April 8, to 12 months and one day of home detention, and three years’ probation after pleading guilty to stealing more than $230,000 from an HOA during her time as the HOA Treasurer, Read the article…………………………….
- Kamas woman accused of threatening to shoot construction crew for speeding (UT) April 7, 2024The documents state that Deleone had ‘aggressively’ asked local law enforcement and the High Star Ranch Homeowner’s Association to take care of the problem, but allegedly decided to take matters into her own hands by following and berating drivers she deemed to be going “too fast.” Read the article…………………………….
- Neighbors of proposed Canyons condos sue over Red Pine Road driveway (UT) March 26, 2024Homeowners in the Timberwolf and Aspen Creek Crossing subdivisions have followed the condo development closely. They’re worried about traffic and safety impacts to Red Pine Road in upper Canyons Village. They’d successfully lobbied the Snyderville Basin Planning Commission to ban a driveway on the property, which is behind the Escala Lodge, in 2012. Read the article…………………………….
- ‘Fix our lights’: Murray neighborhood without streetlights for months, wants a solution (UT) March 12, 2024ABC4.com reached out to both Murray City and Rocky Mountain Power. The power company said it has communicated with residents and visited the neighborhood. Rocky Mountain Power said that, based on the history of streetlight service in the housing development, the company does not own the light. Instead, the company says the responsibility falls on the homeowner’s association. Read the article…………………………….
- Fire consumes Moab Springs Ranch condo (UT) March 5, 2024Flames burn a two-story condominium at Moab Springs Ranch early Sunday morning. Photo courtesy of Moab Police Moab Police Chief Lex Bell in his weekly report said fire marshals were called out to investigate and the source of origin was discarded painter rags, confirmed Fire Chief TJ Brewer. Read the article…………………………….
- Neighbor suing Park City Planning Commission chair alleges HOA cover-up (UT) February 13, 2024Bob Theobald filed suit against Park City Planning Commission Chair Sarah Hall and her husband Gerry in May 2023, alleging they violated building and land use rules while renovating their 7-acre property in Park Meadows. Theobald is also suing city hall, saying it didn’t provide proper oversight and adequate enforcement. Read the article…………………………….
Utah Condominium & Homeowner Association Articles
- 5 HOA Committees All Utah Communities Should HaveLiving in a homeowners association can be complicated. Many homeowners are confused about the general operational setup of their neighborhood. Why do the assessments seem to keep going up? What does my money even pay for? Who actually calls the shots? Read the article…………………………….
- Homeowner Rights and Responsibilities in a Utah HOAAs a homeowner in a Utah HOA community, you have more power than you may realize. For some homeowners, living in a homeowners association can feel like a maze of rules and regulations. It may seem at times that the HOA simply exists to put up roadblocks that tell you “no”. This can lead to homeowners feeling powerless when it comes to their own home, but in actual fact, as a homeowner, you have the ability to effect change in ...
- Getting Your Utah HOA Community Ready for the Spring ThawWinter is one of the most beautiful and exciting times to live in Utah. We have majestic mountains with stunning vistas, over 22 million acres of public land, and abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation during our long winter season. Read the article…………………………….
- From Tragedy Comes Opportunities to Give BackSometimes, a small gesture of kindness and community can mean a lot to those affected by natural disasters. Following the deadly wildfires that tore through the historic town of Lahaina, Hawaii, in early August, many in the community association industry wanted to show their support to Maui homeowners displaced by the fires. The wildfires are considered to be the deadliest in modern U.S. history, according to The Washington Post. Read the article……………………………..
- HOAs Must Understand Use and Power of ContractsThe board of directors in a homeowners association (HOA) is responsible for the functionality and governance of the community. One of the powers and duties delegated to the board of directors is the power to negotiate and enter into contracts, which is highly significant to the operation and bylaws of an HOA. Read the article………………………..
- Bringing the Strategic Power of One-Degree Shifts to Your HOA Board MeetingsRunning an HOA board meeting is no simple task–it’s easy to get caught in the weeds and risk losing track of time or missing an important topic. Determining all of the things that need to be discussed and decided upon can be overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be. Read the article………………………..
- ChatGPT’s Opinion About HOAs (UT)(Very interesting) I recently tried ChatGPT for the first time and decided to find out what computers think about homeowners associations. As Thomas Kuhn has been attributed as saying, The answers you get depend on the questions you ask.” So if you like HOAs, you may get positive answers. If you don’t like HOAs, I’m sure ChatGPT can help validate your concerns. Below are three prompts I inputted to ChatGPT and the responses I received. Enjoy. Read the article………………………..
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