Case Discussions

HOA not necessary party in title insurance dispute (VA)

Where a title insurer was sued because of a dispute over who holds title to certain real estate, the homeowners’…

12 months ago

Michigan Court Rules That Deck Installed in Violation of HOA Restrictions Must Be Removed

Don’t sweat the small stuff. While it may be a good tip for reducing stress in your life, it is…

12 months ago

Appellate Division Affirms: Binding Dispute Resolution Provisions in Standard AIA Construction Contracts Are Enforceable (NJ)

In a recent unpublished opinion, the New Jersey Appellate Division held that an agreement to arbitrate set forth in the…

12 months ago

Homeowners’ Association-Trash Enclosure-Assessments (MO)

Dash v. Taylor (MLW No. 79870/Case No. ED110838 – 10 pages) (Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District, Sullivan, J.) Appealed…

12 months ago

Parking space dispute correctly resolved (VA)

Where appellant condominium association reallocated parking spaces, the trial court correctly concluded that appellant breached its contract with appellee and…

12 months ago

Homeowner Associations: 50% Pro-Rata Fee Award To HOA By Arbitrator Affirmed On Appeal (CA)

In Fairly-Haze v. Whitesails Community Assn., Case No. B311574 (2d Dist., Div. 6 May 4, 2023) (unpublished), HOA primarily won…

12 months ago

Boise homeowners went to court to try to void a tax district. See what a judge decided (ID)

An Ada County judge has ruled against taxpayers in Southeast Boise’s Harris Ranch who fought against a special tax district…

1 year ago

Court Intervenes to Halt HOA Election Abuse (CA)

Under California law, a homeowners association (HOA) is considered a “quasi-government entity” similar to a municipal government. And, as courts…

1 year ago