If you have noticed that your association’s playground needs a little TLC, it is not necessarily a bad thing. First of all, it probably means that it is getting a lot of use which is great for the community. Secondly, innovations are always coming, even with something as classic as a playground. Read the article………………………..
Club West course owner sues couple for $5M (AZ)
The four partners who own the Club West Golf Course under the name The Edge last week filed a lawsuit against the Foothills Club West Community Association Board president and her husband, co-founder and a former president of the Club West Conservancy. Read the article………………………..
Cimarron Country Club to shutter its doors amid lawsuits, ‘defamation’ (TX)
Kamel cited a few lawsuits filed by members of the Cimarron Homeowners Association as having negatively affected the flow of business to the golf course. “Endless, endless defamation,” Kamel said. “Telling people, ‘This place is no good.’ ‘You should cancel your membership.’ ‘Leave, leave, leave.’ Within a matter of two or three months, we lost […]
Preservation group acquires languishing Mesquite Golf and Country Club land via donation from buyer (CA)
For owners of the 600 condominiums that surround the Mesquite golf course, talk of the impending purchase was met with mixed reactions. Some have asked the city for years to prevent the property from being used for housing, hoping to preserve it as open space. Others fear that without the presence of golf course maintenance […]
Rules, Enforcement Are Keys to Reining in Bad Behavior, Promoting Safety in Community Pools (FL)
In South Florida, the pool is an extremely popular and widely used community amenity. While community pools can be a great source of joy and relaxation for residents and their guests, they can also sometimes become a focal point of strife and confrontations. Read the article………………………..
Deeper into Lake Elaine: Residents contend lake is not to blame for country club’s bankruptcy (AZ)
The Continental Country Club in Flagstaff is bankrupt. The question is why. A July 14 article for the Arizona Daily Sun explored the issue through testimony from management of the country club’s homeowners association and other residents. Read the article………………………..
How a man-made lake sunk Continental Country Club into bankruptcy (AZ)
The real trouble began in the 1990s. Lake Elaine’s water level began to drop, and it was then drained completely so that repairs to the plastic lining could take place. At that time, there was a settlement agreement reached between the homeowner’s association of Continental Country Club and the 52 homeowners who had property on […]
Appeals court rules on golf course redevelopment dispute brought by HOA (NC)
Development seems to be everywhere in Southeastern North Carolina and as land becomes scarce, some developers have turned to taking over golf course fairways, and turning them into driveways. That’s what happened with the Masonboro Country Club’s golf course located within The Cape subdivision. Read the article…………………………….
In Contested Golf Course Redevelopment, Court Rules HOA Isn’t Guaranteed Open Space (NC)
The N.C. Court of Appeals issued a ruling Tuesday with mixed results for both parties entangled in litigation surrounding the proposed redevelopment of a portion of The Cape’s former golf course into townhouses. Read the article…………………………..
Developer wants 300 houses on former golf course in Ormond Beach (FL)
City staff on the Site Plan Review Committee demanded a homeowners association be responsible for maintaining the 50-foot buffer behind homes. Mr. Merrell argued for individual homeowners to be responsible for the portion of the buffer behind their property, but city staff cited previous instances of people clear-cutting historic trees that should be preserved. Read […]
Parkland City Commission Agrees to Take Steps to Acquire Heron Bay Golf Course (FL)
The remaining 70 acres would be used for residential or commercial space. But, a covenant restriction on those 70 acres forbids any development, including residential or commercial, on that plot of land until 2028. This has resulted in a lawsuit from Citizens Against Golf Course Redevelopment, Inc. Read the article…………………………….
A pair of Florida golf courses could be restored, but residents say they’re financing the whole deal
Over the past few years, the once lush emerald fairways on the two golf courses winding through the Pelican Bay neighborhood have been sprouting weeds, anthills and parched brown patches of grass. Read the article…………………………..
Commercial Pool Checklist for HOAs (CA)
A community pool offers a welcome relief from the heat of the summer. However, for those who operate them, they also impose a number of obligations. New regulations set-up by the California Department of Health makes it necessary to ensure these pools are properly maintained to protect the health of those who use it. Read […]
Collin County health department warns of possible rabies exposure at community pool (TX)
Health officials in Collin County are warning residents about a possible exposure to rabies at a community pool on Friday. Collin County Health Services said the possible exposure happened at the Heritage Celina Homeowner’s Association community pool at 1231 Stanford Lane. Read the article…………………………..
Creekside residents defeat golf club funding plan, but course will stay open for now (OR)
Creekside neighborhood residents have overwhelmingly voted against financially supporting the adjacent Creekside Golf Club. Club owner Larry Tokarski, who had threatened to close the 18-hole course and develop the property without that support, now says the club can stay open in the short-term. Read the article………………………
Lifeguard Shortage Creates New Challenges for Community Pools
Many homeowners associations and condominiums continue to struggle with staffing and maintaining pools more than two years into the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a recent survey conducted by the Foundation for Community Association Research, more than half of the respondents say their pool won’t have a lifeguard on duty this summer. Additionally, a staggering 70% […]
SWIMMING POOL RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR HOA (GA)
As the temperature rises, so does the importance of understanding your HOA’s swimming pool rules and regulations before making a splash! Homeowners often have questions regarding who can enforce swimming pool rules, how to change any rules they dislike, guest fees for visiting grandchildren or friends, and the ability to teach swim lessons in your […]
City Manager provides update on Kings Crossing Golf Course (TX)
The last time the Kings Crossing Golf Course was in use was December of 2008, according to Kings Crossing Homeowners Association board member Mandy Alsop. Read the entire article………………….
Fontelle Hills residents face choice of buying golf course, welcoming new neighbors (NE)
The former Fontenelle Hills Golf Course is for sale. Plans call for the land to be sold for single family residential development, unless neighbors organize to purchase some or all of the lots abutting their properties. But the owners are first going through the process of redrawing lot lines to make it suitable for estates […]
Creekside neighbors battle over proposal to fund private golf course (OR)
Tensions are rising in a south Salem neighborhood as a vote approaches on whether residents should pay to help operate a nearby private golf course. More than 200 residents of Creekside Estates attended a chaotic town hall meeting on the proposal Wednesday night. More than a dozen stormed out before the meeting ended. Read the […]
Pools, A Deeper Dive
Recently, I had the opportunity to discuss pool maintenance, reserves, new products, rules and common legal questions with General Manager John Walters of the Palm Valley Country Club and Alan Smith of Alan Smith Pools. CAI asked me to summarize our conversation for its membership. Read the entire article……………………………….
Creekside HOA board backs away from golf course funding plan (OR)
The Creekside Homeowners Association Board is distancing itself from a proposal to assess each homeowner $90 per month to support a neighboring private golf club. Read the entire article……………………………….
Creekside Golf Club asks neighbors for $4.2 million to pause housing development (OR)
Creekside Golf Club is again asking an adjoining neighborhood to prop up its bottom line. In return for an estimated $4.2 million, the club’s owners will pause plans to develop the property into housing for five years, according to a proposal sent to homeowners last week. Read the entire article……………………………….
Lifeguards and Your Community Association: 3 Things to Know (IL)
With warm weather on the rise, it’s important your condominium, homeowner (HOA), and/or townhome community associations are primed for pool season. While pools are a great asset to a community, they can also be a risk or liability if associations are not equipped with the correct rules, appropriate signage, and safety measures. Read the entire article……………………………….
Drowning is Preventable! (AZ)
The HOT temperatures have neighbors escaping the heat at community pools and other bodies of water. For the fifth weekend in a row there has been a deadly water-related incident on Lake Pleasant, and there have been several other water-related accidents at private pools throughout the Valley since the beginning of the year. With Memorial […]
A five-step process for better behavior at your community pool
Q. We keep getting complaints about neighbor behavior at our community pool. It’s driving us crazy — the pool is supposed to be fun, but it’s become a sore spot at meetings. What can the board do to reign in some of the offenders? Read the Q&A……………………………….
Tips for Pool Season
Although it’s pool season year round in South Florida, it’s also helpful to follow these tips as the weather heats up and we see an influx of more residents and guests. The following tips will guide you when keeping your pool area safe. Read the entire article……………………………….
Simple Tips to Prepare Your Community Association for Pool Season
The temperature is rising and that can only mean one thing: pool season is almost here. For community associations, this time of year often brings an influx of members looking to take a dip in the pool. If your association is not prepared for pool season, you could be facing some disgruntled residents and guests. […]
Lifeguard Shortages: What HOAs Should Consider
Q: Our community is having difficulty finding lifeguards to staff the pools this summer. How can we minimize liability if we choose the “swim-at-your-own-risk” approach? Read the Q&A……………………………….
Volunteers work to revitalize Isle Dauphine Golf Club (AL)
It’s hard to beat the views Domenic Carlucci takes in everyday as he tends to Isle Dauphine Golf Club on Dauphin Island. He’s part of a group of retired volunteers with the Dauphin Island Property Owners Association that have been maintaining the sandy links since last May. The DIPOA owns the course. Read the entire […]
A Kingston family’s house was bombarded with golf balls. They sued the country club next door and won nearly $5 million (MA)
Seven hundred golf balls were not included when the Tenczars bought their $750,000 Kingston home. But neither were the broken windows, dented siding, and gunshot-sounding golf ball hits that turned their dream home into a nightmare, according to The Boston Globe. Read the entire article……………………………….
Community Associations Can Sink or Swim Based on Their Rules and Regulations Related to Children and Swim Diapers
In January 2022 a Florida couple, Jack and Simone Yeager, who own a home in a Boynton Beach country club, in conjunction with their adult son, David Yeager, and his wife, Nicole Fisher, filed a lawsuit against a South Florida property owners association for allegedly discriminating against them based upon familial status. Read the entire […]
AEDs in HOAs/Condos – Life Saving (AZ)
Recently our firm was contacted by an HOA that is considering the installation of AEDs (automated external defibrillators) throughout their community – this client provided potential common area installation sites including: the tennis courts, pickle ball courts, the pool deck, gym, and the clubhouse. Read the entire article……………………………….
Raleigh 2-year-old rushed to hospital after being found in swimming pool has died (NC)
Raleigh Police said Wednesday night that a mother reported her 2-year-old son as missing in the 3500 block of Pritchard Court. A search was set up and the child was found in the community pool several minutes later. Read the entire article……………………………….
East Naples residents unite in objection to plan to convert Riviera Golf Club into homes (FL)
Although the actual proposal to convert Riviera Golf Estates’ 18-hole golf course in East Naples into a housing development may not reach the Collier County Commission agenda for a year and a half, hundreds of residents amassed at nearly six hours of meetings this week to voice their opposition. Read the entire article……………………………….
Dropping lake levels prompt dispute at Cypress Ridge Golf Course (CA)
Avocet Lake is starting to dry up, prompting a back-and-forth over who is responsible for keeping the lake full. The homeowner’s association says that it is the responsibility of the golf course owner to fill the lake. Read the entire article……………………………….
River’s Edge community closes on golf course purchase, averting disputed home development (OR)
The River’s Edge Community Master Association announced Monday that it closed its purchase of the River’s Edge Golf Course and recorded the title to the property on Friday morning, averting a planned sale to Pahlisch Homes that would have turned half the 18-hole course into hundreds of additional homesites. Read the entire article……………………………….
Residents upset about plan to remove golf course from East Naples neighborhood (FL)
Residents of a Naples neighborhood say a developer’s plan to take away their golf course could destroy their homes. That developer, Naples-based Holes Montes, is seeking a permit that would turn the 18-hole course at Riviera Golf Estates into single-family homes. Read the entire article……………………………….
Riviera Golf Estates residents concerned over proposal to replace golf course (FL)
A big battle brewing in Collier County could potentially affect the safety and property values of 700 homes on and around the Riviera Golf Course. Inside the Riviera Golf Estates, there’s a new plan for the currently open and active Riviera Golf Course to build homes in place of the course. An all-ages community inside […]
Nelson announces proposed deal between RSR Homeowners Association and the Golf Group (FL)
Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson announced during the Mayor’s Report section of the March 2nd City Council meeting a prospective land swap between the Homeowners Association of Rock Springs Ridge, and the Golf Group (owners of the defunct RSR Golf Course). According to Nelson, the HOA will trade a 51-acre parcel of land on Kelly Park […]
Oregon Court of Appeals Addresses Conversion of Golf Course Land to Residential Subdivision Over Protest of Homeowners Association
In desirable areas of the Pacific Northwest, including Portland, Seattle, and Central Oregon, disputes and concerns relating to land development, lack of developable property within urban growth boundaries, and the effects thereof on supply and demand of homes and home prices have taken center stage.1 Read the entire article……………………………….
A grass-roots efforts brings new life for The Island Golf Course (LA)
A grass-roots effort has led to a new lease on life for Plaquemine’s only golf course. The event brought together local officials for the return of the facility, which had operated more than 20 years in Plaquemine until its closure in April 2020, at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the entire article……………………………….
Stafford residents question local HOA over tennis court (TX)
A new tennis court finished last year in Stafford’s Promenade subdivision has a group of residents questioning their local homeowners association, asking who’s to blame for designing a court that is too small to use. Read the entire article……………………………….
Non-payment of country club dues in some communities may result in foreclosure (FL)
My sister lives at a country club condominium. She is 84. They have club dues which have gotten way over her ability to pay, so she stopped paying. The club banned her from all amenities. Read the Q&A…………………………………
Another golf course set for redevelopment has neighbors fighting back (NC)
The idea of walking out your back door, sitting on your porch, and looking at the serene nature of a golf course has long been a retirement dream for countless Americans. But across the nation golf courses have been losing money and shutting their doors, leaving those who bought into the idea of an idyllic […]
Falcon Pointe disc golf course draws lawsuit, petition over safety concerns (TX)
The first nine holes of Falcon Pointe disc golf course are at the city-owned Central Park at Falcon Pointe, 18720 Falcon Pointe Boulevard. The second nine holes of the course are across the street on land owned by the Falcon Pointe Homeowners Association except for a pond that is owned by Travis County Municipal Utility […]
Homeowner says HOA is subsidizing golf country club (NV)
Q: Looking for some advice. My homeowners association has private country club/golf course that the other HOA residents are not members unless they pay a minimum of 100-plus percent (right now about 130 percent) of the HOA fees. All this is fine, except the country club’s fees to the HOA have not increased in the […]
Club West HOA nixes appeal in Conservancy’s suit (AZ)
The Foothills Club West Association board unanimously decided last week not to appeal a Superior Court ruling that its predecessor improperly acquired the declarant rights to the golf course that could determine the embattled site’s future. Read the entire article……………………………….
Club West HOA board to mull appeal of judge’s ruling (AZ)
Apparently rejecting overtures by the golf course owner for a sit-down, the Foothills Club West Association board is expected to vote tomorrow night, Dec. 9, on whether to appeal a Superior Court judge’s ruling that gave the Club West Conservancy a victory in a lawsuit originally filed in March 2020 against the former board members. […]
Pflugerville disc golf course draws lawsuit, petition over safety concerns (TX)
The first nine holes of Falcon Pointe disc golf course are at the city-owned Central Park at Falcon Pointe, 18720 Falcon Pointe Boulevard. The second nine holes of the course are across the street on land owned by the Falcon Pointe Homeowners Association except for a pond that is owned by Travis County Municipal Utility […]