Condo & HOA News Items
Colorado lawmakers are again eyeing reform measures for homeowners associations, building off past efforts to establish guardrails on a largely unregulated sector that governs millions of Colorado property owners. Roughly 2.7 million Coloradans lived under an HOA as of 2023, representing around half the state’s population. In recent years, HOAs have been mired in controversies. Read the article…………………………….
Man critically injured in Hampton condo fire, 15 displaced (VA)
A man is in critical condition after being rescued from a fire in Hampton Wednesday morning, officials say. Hampton Fire and Rescue said they responded
Oak Valley lawsuit against Digital Gateway moving forward to March 6 hearing (VA)
A lawsuit challenging the Prince William Digital Gateway data center project – filed by the Oak Valley Homeowners Association and 10 Gainesville-area residents – is
Fort Worth HOA hires lawyers to oppose potential Keller ISD split (TX)
A homeowner's association in Fort Worth has hired lawyers to oppose Keller ISD's potential plan to split the district into two. The HOA insists that
Plaistow Police, Fire Marshal’s Office Arrest Man Alleged to Be Connected with Condo Explosion (MA)
A 40-year-old Plaistow, N.H., man was arrested yesterday in connection with an explosion at a Westville Road condominium complex last Nov. 10. Derek John Blanchette
Q&A: How to Recover Unpaid Dues From a Condo Sponsor (NY)
Q: At an eight-unit condo building in Brooklyn, the sponsor failed to pay the homeowners association dues for unsold units, as required under law, and
Legal whiplash: South Seas, neighbors grapple with Captiva Island resort’s future growth (FL)
It may be more than two decades old, but an agreement on a Captiva resort's density still holds, a Lee County judge has ruled. That
High Point homeowner stuck in middle of fight to fix sink hole
A High Point man is dealing with a growing sinkhole in his backyard, but what’s even more frustrating is that he’s unsure who is responsible
First look at new Surfside memorial for condo collapse victims (FL)
Plans for a new memorial in Surfside are coming to light. Renderings for the memorial, which will be built to honor the victims of the
Fire breaks out at Roswell condominium, townhome complex (GA)
The fire broke out at Martin's Landing in Roswell on Monday evening. So far, officials say there have been no reported injuries. Read the article..................................
Can your HOA bar political signs? Ohio bill would end bans
A new bill could shake up suburbia by creating a right to plant political yard signs—even if your homeowner’s association says you can’t. House Bill
Florida’s Condo Crisis Sparks Warning
New building safety legislation ensuring that Florida's aging condos have the money to undertake necessary repairs could trigger the "next wave of homeless people" in
Enforcement Consistency Issues Explored (FL)
Q: I am on the board of a 54 home HOA. One of the owners has basically all plants in his front yard. That has
Condo & HOA Informational Articles
The Importance of Reading Your Emails and Monitoring Your Association Account
Living in an association comes with shared responsibilities and the necessity of staying informed about association matters. One of the most effective ways to do this is by regularly checking your emails and monitoring your association account. Failing to do so can result in missed deadlines, violations, or unexpected fees.
How HOA Maintenance Can Save Money: 8 Tips for a Transparent and Effective Management
In today’s fast-paced world of community management, HOAs and condo boards are increasingly challenged to maintain properties effectively while keeping a keen eye on budgets. Moreover, reactive repairs are one of the biggest reasons for budget overruns when handling HOA maintenance. These arise when the lack of maintenance, or even
Best Practices for Community Associations Implementing Changes
For community associations and their boards of directors, effective rules and policies play a critical role in providing for community harmony and quality of life. Enforcement measures can prove to be a delicate balancing act for directors, so it is imperative for rules and restrictions to be clear and reasonable.
What Is an HOA? How Homeowners Associations Work
Homeowners associations (HOAs) are private groups that create legally enforceable rules about what you and your neighbors can and can’t do with your property. Despite their portrayal in pop culture, HOAs aren’t always a nitpicky suburban hive mind. HOA fees pay for neighborhood maintenance and amenities, such as landscaping and
A California Homeowner’s Essential Guide to Neighbor Disputes
Robert Frost hit it on the head in his famous poem “Mending Wall” when he said that “good fences make good neighbors.” Living close to others can bring both connection and conflict. While most neighbors coexist peacefully, disputes are an all-too-common reality in densely populated communities like those across California.
8 Frequent HOA Violations & Tips to Steer Clear of Them!
Living in an HOA-managed community comes with many perks like well-maintained surroundings, increased property value, and a sense of community pride. Yet, in order to maintain those standards, homeowners can find themselves on the receiving end of a violation notice. The good news? Avoiding these common HOA slip-ups is simpler
Construction defects that HOAs must watch out for (CT)
Homeowners associations (HOAs) play a vital role in ensuring the safety and well-being of a community. One of the most pressing challenges that representatives may face is dealing with construction defects. If not addressed promptly, these issues can cause significant headaches and hefty repair costs. By learning to identify the
Community Association Considerations
Why you should pay special attention to closing your books this year

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Flags, Signs and Displays

Flags, signs and displays have become major areas of contention in condo's and HOA's. Actually they have always been, but with the divisiveness the country is going through now, it's
Industry News
Jonathan is Homeowner Association of the

The Jonathan Association recently received the “Homeowner Association of the Year”
Hirzel Law, PLC Expands Illinois Presence

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Legal & Legislative Articles
Lawmakers consider proposed bills as 2025 Legislative Session progresses (KY)
HB 27 passed House Elections, Constitutional Amendments, and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee this week, and has been sent to the House floor for further consideration. HB 27 would amend existing statute to ensure that specific regulations apply
U.S. House of Representatives Passes Extension of CTA Deadline to January 1, 2026
Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Protect Small Business from Excessive Paperwork Act of 2025 (H.R. 736) which extends the deadline for filing a BOI Report to January 1, 2026. The bill now will
Effective Termination Strategies in Today’s Troubled Condo Market
The opinion by the Third District Court of Appeal came in the case of Avila v. Biscayne 21 Condominium, and it was the focus of an August 2024 article from the Wall Street Journal titled “Zombie
HOA foreclosure bill that would add homeowner protections back in front of Colorado lawmakers
A new bill being considered by Colorado lawmakers would protect homeowners from losing everything should they end up in foreclosure with their HOA. Colorado resident Holly Crystal is among those testifying in support. Read the article..................................
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Colorado lawmakers take aim at turf — again
Colorado lawmakers want to add more restrictions on thirsty grass in new residential developments in an effort to conserve water. House Bill 1113 would limit planting non-functional turf, artificial turf or invasive plant species in new
Colorado lawmakers target more HOA reforms in new bills, but homeowner rights groups aren’t sold on some of the measures
Colorado lawmakers are again eyeing reform measures for homeowners associations, building off past efforts to establish guardrails on a largely unregulated sector that governs millions of Colorado property owners. Roughly 2.7 million Coloradans lived under an
Op/Ed
Florida’s condo crisis at its breaking point. Tallahassee lawmakers must act
A quality of life that for so long has been attainable for those of us of moderate income now threatens to slip beyond our reach. Condo living, which for decades has drawn millions of out-of-staters to
Of Laws and Life and Getting Along
“No one is above the law.” We hear it often and we believe it. And yet we know, like all things in this world, it is an ideal with myriad mixed application and painful failings all
The heart of modern neighborhoods (IN)
In an era where digital connections often overshadow personal ones, strong homeowner associations have become more vital than ever. While HOAs sometimes get a bad rap for enforcing rules about paint colors or lawn maintenance, their
Issues with Local Condos Failing to Comply with New Milestone Inspections Law (FL)
Recent reporting by the Sun Sentinel chronicled how 124 condominium buildings, representing approximately 25,000 residences in unincorporated Palm Beach County, failed to submit their milestone inspection reports by the end of 2024 as required under the
Gated Communities and Urban Social Dynamics
Gated communities have become a prominent feature of urban landscapes, particularly in rapidly developing regions. These residential enclaves are often associated with social segregation, as they can create physical and social barriers between different groups of
Opinion: Beneath the cracks of Florida’s Condo Crisis
In 2021, the collapse of the Champlain Towers South condominium in Surfside, Florida, shocked the world. Initially framed as an engineering failure, the tragedy exposed a deeper issue: decades of deferred maintenance and a systemic unwillingness
Canada Condo, Strata & HOA News
Changes to condo legislation don’t cut red tape (AB)

Question: I am on my condo board and I have been following some of the development and commentary on social media about Bill 30 and the changes to Alberta’s condominium legislation. One
Condo Smarts: No exemptions for method of issuing notice to council (BC)

Q: Our strata corporation has proposed a bylaw for our annual meeting that would prohibit owners and tenants from contacting any council member or giving notice to any council member of an
Condo board unwilling to sign BLC agreement (AB)

A condominium association for a residential development west of Kinuso has declined to apply for development board permit with Big Lakes County to build a cook shelter on County-owned land it uses.......Read
Canada Condo, Strata & HOA Articles
Condo Land, the True North Strong and Free

This Saturday marks the 60th anniversary of the Canadian Flag. In response to you-know-what-by-you-know-who, five former prime ministers have asked Canadians to fly the Maple Leaf this Saturday… but what about those
Candidate Disclosure Obligations (ON)

Under the Condominium Act, 1998 (the “Act“) individuals running for election to a condominium’s board of directors or being appointed to one, must disclose specific information before their election or appointment. Read
Winter Roof Leaks: The Dangers of Delaying a Diagnosis (ON)

Reporting a roof leak right away might seem like a no-brainer, but too often, we encounter situations where signs of a leak are reported months after they are first observed. This is
International Condo, Strata & HOA News
Australia: New strata laws introduce greater transparency and accountability in NSW
New laws requiring strata managers to disclose financial relationships and potential conflicts of interest to property owners have come into effect in NSW. The reforms introduce stricter disclosure requirements, mandating
India: Condo in Ghaziabad gets a health dept notice over unsafe drinking water
Health department has issued a notice to the management team of, a residential society in Vasundhara's Sector 18, after the quality of drinking water was found to be unsatisfactory on
Malaysia: Court of Appeal invalidates By-law authorising Management Corporation to recover Legal Expenses against Co-Proprietors of Strata Property
On 23 August 2023, we published a case note on Yong Kein Sin & Anor v Perbadanan Pengurusan Springtide Residences [2023] 5 AMR 449, wherein the High Court held, inter