- Golf course owners want to negotiate for higher density (SC) April 24, 2025Tom Stickler and Stephen Goldfinch agreed that the wording of a new zoning district for the Founders Club and Litchfield Country Club golf courses needs more work, and were pleased that the Georgetown County Planning Commission last week urged County Council to defer action, but not for the same reason. Stickler, president of the Hagley Estates Property Owners Association, said the wording for the district needs to better restrict residential development if the courses close. Read the article…………………………….
- Lease vs. License: How to Get the Most Out of your Common Elements (CO) April 24, 2025Does your association rent out parking spaces, storage sheds or a similar commodity to offset assessment needs? Leasing the right to use a particular common element to a resident can be a great source of additional income for a community association. However, leasing is not the only option. Instead, associations can license, rather than lease. Depending on the circumstances, a lease may be a bigger burden for the association than necessary. Read the article…………………………….
- Managing Amenity Access: Fair Policies for Pools, Gyms, and Common Facilities (MD) April 18, 2025One way for community associations, especially homeowner’s associations (HOAs), to distinguish themselves is through amenities. The most common community amenities are pools, gyms, and clubhouses. However, your community may also offer golf courses, lake access, and additional amenities. Without clear policies in place governing the use and maintenance of your community amenities, many of their advantages can be lost. Thus, a well-defined amenity access policy helps prevent conflicts, keeps facilities in good condition, and ensures all residents can enjoy the ...
- Birch Bay Village opens up private golf links to nearby HOAs (WA) April 17, 2025Tucked away in Birch Bay Village (BBV), a gated community of roughly 1,100 homes on the north shore of Birch Bay, is a nine-hole golf course that has for years been reserved almost exclusively for residents since its construction in the 1960s. That changed recently when BBV’s HOA board voted to open the golf course for 25 to 50 new members from nearby Semiahmoo and Sea Links homeowners associations. Read the article…………………………….
- Tips for Maintaining Community Association (HOA) Playgrounds April 10, 2025A well-maintained playground is a valuable asset for any homeowners association (HOA), attracting families and fostering a sense of community. However, safety, compliance, and regular upkeep are essential to prevent injuries and liability risks. Here’s what HOA board members and property managers need to consider when maintaining their community playgrounds. Read the article…………………………….
- Party Room Rentals April 7, 2025Should we ask homeowners who rent out the party room for a one-day certificate of insurance? How do other communities deal with party room rentals? Read the article…………………………….
- Balancing Community Safety & Recreation April 3, 2025Managing recreational facilities in homeowners associations requires careful balance between providing enjoyable amenities and ensuring community safety. As an HOA board member or property manager, understanding how to navigate these sometimes-competing priorities is essential for reducing liability while maintaining an active, vibrant community. This guide explores key considerations for community recreational spaces and offers practical approaches to common challenges Read the article…………………………….
- Keep Poolside Fun From Becoming Poolside Misfortune March 29, 2025The prevention of swimming pool accidents can be boiled down to two key points: Community association board members understanding their responsibilities for managing a swimming pool and taking preemptive measures to bolster pool safety, enforce rules, and bring awareness to swimming pool guidelines. Read the article…………………………….
- Can condo lock owners out of the pool area at night, ban food and drink nearby? (FL) March 23, 2025Question: Our condominium complex has a few rules regarding the pool area that are more restrictive than Florida statutes and the Department of Health rules regarding food and beverages at the pool area. The health department rule is that only commercially bottled water is allowed in the wet deck area (4’ around the perimeter of the pool), but our community has a rule that bans food or beverages (other than water) through the entire fenced pool area. Read the Q&A………………………………..
- Collier commissioners agree not to alter golf conversion rules (FL) March 17, 2025Collier commissioners opted not to amend controversial rules that allowed developers to convert golf course properties into residential. Commissioners voted unanimously March 11 to let the 2017 rules stand. “I don’t even know why we’re here,” said Vice Chair Dan Kowal, whose district had two conversions that prompted Bert Harris claim lawsuits. “It’s already Bert Harris proof.” Read the article…………………………….
- Smart, Sustainable, and Cost-Effective HOA Amenity Upgrades March 17, 2025Did you know that well-planned HOA amenities can boost home values by up to 30%? Today’s homeowners expect more than just well-maintained streets—they want thoughtfully designed spaces that feel like an extension of their home. Whether it’s reliable Wi-Fi, inviting outdoor areas, or smart technology that simplifies daily tasks, modern residents seek features that enhance their daily lives. Read the article…………………………….
- Dispute continues over abandoned West Neck golf course (VA) March 15, 2025Some residents in Southern Virginia Beach feel they have just won a battle over a potential re-zoning issue, but they are anxious about what’s next. The focus is on the “Signature at West Neck Golf Course,” which closed abruptly in 2019. Tom Luckman, president of the West Neck Community Association said, “It’s under weeds. It needs greens and bunkers. There are people looking at it. Our goal is to have it returned to a golf course.” Read the article…………………………….
- Condo owners mount personal cameras pointed at community pool. Is that even legal? (FL) March 1, 2025Question: We are a small condominium with a camera at our pool. All owners used to have access to the pool camera through the association website. That camera broke, so they put in a new one — but only the board has access to it (which is fine with me). Now a resident has put their own camera up facing the pool. So does that literally mean we could have 100 cameras up? I’m sure there is nothing in by-laws ...
- New zoning district proposed to limit redevelopment of golf courses (SC) February 28, 2025A zoning change to limit redevelopment of two of the oldest golf courses on Waccamaw Neck is moving forward while Georgetown County rewrites its ordinances. That is likely to require creating a new zoning district, even though officials say the 32 districts contained in the current ordinance are too many. Read the article…………………………….
- ‘A very big victory.’ Riviera Golf Estates homeowners win lawsuit to protect golf course (FL) February 28, 2025Neighbors are celebrating a victory in their battle to protect the Riviera Golf Course from development. A circuit court judge has ruled the property in East Naples must remain a golf course until 2030. While the effect of the ruling may only be to delay development, the neighbors will continue fighting it on other fronts, in hopes of stopping it. Read the article…………………………….
- Community Split as Valencia Shores Votes Down Pickleball Expansion (FL) February 9, 2025The growing tension between tennis and pickleball players at Valencia Shores, a 55-plus community west of Boynton Beach, led to the rejection of a plan to convert another tennis court into pickleball and bocce facilities. The referendum, which required a two-thirds majority, failed to secure enough votes, leaving the community divided over the issue. Read the article…………………………….
- Why a pickleball vs. tennis war has torn apart one 55+ community west of Boynton Beach (FL) February 7, 2025The pickleball-tennis wars have reached a feverish pitch at Valencia Shores, a 55-plus development west of Boynton Beach whose board was looking to take away another tennis court to accommodate the growing demand for pickleball. Read the article…………………………….
- Condo owners mount personal cameras pointed at community pool. Is that even legal? (FL) February 2, 2025Question: We are a small condominium with a camera at our pool. All owners used to have access to the pool camera through the association website. That camera broke, so they put in a new one — but only the board has access to it (which is fine with me). Now a resident has put their own camera up facing the pool. Read the Q&A………………………………..
- Empty, weedy Homestead golf course in Lynden is striking reminder of 5-year legal fight (WA) January 19, 2025The sand traps at the Homestead Farms Golf Course are barely recognizable as such — visible from the patios of many residents in the adjacent Lynden subdivision, the bunkers are rocky and filled in with weeds, untouched by golfers and grazed over by a large flock of migratory wigeons. On the course, which has been closed since August 2023, the greens are fuzzy with grass growth and dotted with thistles, and the ponds are succumbing to cattails. Read the article…………………………….
- Developers sue Ormond Beach over failed Tomoka Reserve project (FL) December 30, 2024In the 91-page lawsuit, the developers known as Triumph Oaks detailed the one-year fight to develop the former golf course in Ormond Beach. The developers seeking to turn the former Tomoka Oaks golf course into a 300-house gated community are suing Ormond Beach after the city rejected its plans earlier this year. Read the article…………………………….
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