Enforcing Rules & Regs

Can a Voluntary Homeowners Association Enforce Restrictive Covenants? (MI)

Most homeowners associations require that owners within the subdivision be members of the association. While these types of homeowner associations…

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What is Considered “Reasonable Time” When it Comes to Association Actions and/or Decision Making (WA)

An Association’s Board of Directors is responsible for, amongst a multitude of other tasks, taking appropriate actions and/or making decisions…

2 years ago

5 Weird Rules Homeowners Associations Can Actually Enforce

Homeowners typically have a love-hate relationship with their homeowners association. They love the HOA for keeping the neighborhood, pools, and…

2 years ago

Community Associations: Self-Help or Injunctive Relief (FL)

Based on a recent opinion from the Second District Court of Appeals, Community Associations should consider self-help/abatement rights to cure…

2 years ago

New Unpublished Opinion – ORANGECREST COUNTRY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION v. BURNS (CA)

Defendant Sandra Burns sought approval to build a wall across her front yard, and when her homeowners association said no,…

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Heath v. Bear Island Homeowners Association, Inc. 76 So.3d 39 (Fla. 4th DCA 2011)

The importance of how language is drafted in covenants is at the heart of THIS CASE. Heath, a resident of…

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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…

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Can An HOA Profit From Foreclosures And Fines?

HOAs are generally regarded as nonprofit corporations, but can an HOA profit from foreclosures and fines? What are the legal…

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Can They Change the Rules Like That? A Look at Amendment of HOA Restrictions

It is very common for subdivisions and planned communities to be governed by homeowners’ associations – often referred to as…

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Should Fireworks In An HOA Be Allowed or Banned?

Fireworks are a Fourth of July staple. But, should the board allow fireworks in an HOA? Learn the ins and…

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