Heron Cove Association appeals special assessment to Mich. Supreme Court (MI)

The legal struggle between Heron Cove Association and the Four Lakes Task Force will now go to the Michigan Supreme Court.  Heron Cove Association, a coalition of property owners in the Four Lakes Special Assessment District, announced on Saturday through law firm Foster Swift that it filed an application for leave to appeal to the […]

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 HOA as of 2023, representing around half the state’s population. In recent years, HOAs have been mired in controversies.  […]

Florida lawmakers say no ‘bailouts’ for condo owners

Condominium owners shouldn’t expect financial “bailouts” to cover increased costs as condo associations try to comply with state laws passed after the 2021 collapse of the Champlain Towers South building in Surfside that killed 98 people, key lawmakers said Tuesday.  With the Legislature discussing potential changes in condo laws, House Speaker Daniel Perez, R-Miami, and […]

Senator: Florida’s condo crisis has been a long simmering problem in the making

One of the top Republicans who has worked on condominium laws said Tuesday that Florida’s condo crisis has been a long simmering problem and is not just the result of legislation passed in the aftermath of the 2021 Surfside building collapse that left 98 people dead.  Senate Regulated Industries Chair Jennifer Bradley delivered that message […]

7 Ways to Make Your HOA Look Like a Million Bucks (Without Spending It)

They say first impressions last and nowhere is that truer than in your HOA community. A well-maintained neighborhood not only welcomes residents and guests but also boosts property values and builds community pride. Fortunately, creating that high-end look doesn’t require an extravagant budget. With strategic, budget-friendly changes, your community can shine.   Read the article…………………………….

A Landmark Decision for Foreclosure Attorneys (PA)

Legal League has issued a brief on the recent decision in the state of Pennsylvania in the case of Foxfield at Naaman’s Creek v. Eventoff, R. At the heart of the case is the question if a homeowners association (HOA) foreclosure could divest a first mortgage from a property.  Legal League is a professional association […]

Condos—a Key Source of Affordable Housing for Homeowners—Are in Jeopardy

Since condos became popular in the 1970s, more than 11 million condominiums have been built, spurred by the idea that buyers can purchase a condominium for less than the cost of a single-family house while enjoying low-maintenance living. The apparent affordability is made possible by buyers sharing ownership of the land and common areas, from […]

Burlington neighbors push to evict problem property owner (VT)

Up to 20 people may be squatting in a Burlington condo, leaving neighbors fearful for their safety. The local homeowners association has struggled for years to clear out the problem property and finally may be making some headway.  A visit by the Chittenden County Sheriff’s Department on Tuesday was the first step in what residents […]

Are HOAs headed for more state oversight? Should they be? (UT)

One Utah lawmaker wants to establish an ombudsman office to issue advisory opinions for homeowner association disagreements when a dispute arises between the association and its members, while another lawmaker seeks education requirements for HOA board members.  Why the interest this legislative session?    Read the article…………………………….

Michigan Ignites EV Revolution: $5 Million for Charging Stations in Apartments and Condos

As Michigan surges ahead in the electric vehicle (EV) movement, a bold new initiative is set to transform urban landscapes. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy has unveiled a remarkable $5 million program to install EV charging stations in multifamily residences, including apartments and condos.   Read the article…………………………….

NYC Condo Owners May Bear Costs of Landmark Green Building Law

New York City residents, already grappling with some of the country’s highest housing prices, face extra costs to comply with a law mandating greenhouse gas emission cuts at their buildings.  At Queensview cooperative, residents in the 726-unit housing complex — about half of whom are retirees — fear that their roughly $1,000 maintenance fee will […]

‘This is our present and our future’ | Hearings continue in lawsuit over Southgate condo landslide damage (KY)

Residents of a condominium complex are still searching for relief after their homes were damaged in a landslide over the summer.  In a Campbell County courtroom, residents and experts testified for more than six hours on everything from the building’s safety to its possible history of soil slippage.   Read the article…………………………….

Trump’s Orders Upend Co-ops’ and Condos’ Green Transition (NY)

Many co-op and condo boards are beginning to grasp that the best way to reduce their buildings’ carbon emissions and bring them in compliance with Local Law 97 is to abandon fossil fuels and install electric-powered building systems. But that shift, predicated on the transition toward a green electric grid, has just hit a three-word […]

HOAs upset with memory care center opening in Overland Park neighborhood (MO)

People in one Overland Park neighborhood are upset after learning about a recently purchased home that will now be an assisted living and memory care facility.  The city, however, says the move isn’t illegal, citing Kansas law and regulations. Neighbors in two separate HOAs on both sides of the home are fired up after they […]

Court awards $12 million to Ahwatukee HOA over seized property (AZ)

The Arizona Supreme Court ruled in favor of property owners in Ahwatukee after they filed a case saying the construction of the South Mountain Loop 202 freeway brought down the value of their homes and weren’t correctly compensated.  The Court ruled that the owners must receive just compensation, and that will be an additional $12 […]

CTA Reporting Requirements Remain Paused

On Jan. 23, the U.S. Supreme Court granted the government’s motion to stay a nationwide injunction halting enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act in Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc. v. McHenry—formerly, Texas Top Cop Shop v. Garland.  A separate nationwide order issued by a different federal judge in Texas (Smith v. U.S. Department of the […]

Community Association Boards and the Business-Judgment Rule (CO)

The business-judgment rule is an important legal doctrine in Colorado that applies to directors of common interest communities. Most often, the business-judgment rule is used as a defense to complaints pertaining to discretionary board decisions. The business-judgment rule requires courts to defer to corporate deliberations and avoid second-guessing the good-faith decisions of directors.    Read the […]

Florida Legislature Convenes For Special Session Called By Governor DeSantis

The Florida Legislature will convene a special session Monday at the behest of Governor Ron DeSantis, despite objections from legislative leaders. Senate President Ben Albritton and House Speaker Daniel Perez announced the session in a joint memo on Friday but offered no details on how lawmakers would address the Governor’s agenda.   Read the article…………………………….

Corporate Transparency Act Still Blocked Despite Supreme Court Decision

Enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act, which requires millions of companies to disclose their true ownership, remains on hold despite a U.S. Supreme Court ruling in favor of the Treasury Department.The Supreme Court on Thursday overturned a lower court order that was blocking enforcement of the CTA. However, a separate national injunction issued earlier this […]

U.S. Supreme Court Grants Stay of CTA Injunction

Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a stay of the injunction prohibiting the enforcement of the CTA pending the disposition of the appeal before the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals and any further proceedings in the U.S. Supreme Court, if any. The decision was apparently a 8-1 decision with Justice Gorsuch concurring and Justice Jackson […]

Vandalism in Seven Lakes North Being Investigated (NC)

Authorities are investigating a reported vandalism in the Seven Lakes community after two homeowner association officials found nails and screws in their driveway on Saturday.  In an email from the Seven Lakes Landowners Association to its residents, the president and treasurer from the association were targeted Friday night or early morning on Saturday with, “hundreds […]

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 to address aging infrastructure in Florida’s condo market.  This isn’t just about one building or one law. For years, […]

Analyst Predicts Miami Area Condo Prices Will Drop Nearly 40% (FL)

Major real estate shifts are occurring in South Florida. South Florida Agent Magazine revealed that Miami area home sales slid year-over-year to close 2024, and real estate analyst Peter Zalewski told the South Florida Business Journal earlier this week that condo prices in eastern South Florida are expected to revert to pre-2020 levels. Zalewski suggests […]

Fire Tears Through Multiple Units in Brewster (MA)

Crews responded to the end of Cherrywood Lane after police and firefighters discovered a fully involved condominium shortly after 1:00 a.m. this morning. About 75% of the structure was engulfed with flames. A second alarm was struck, bringing additional crews from surrounding towns, according to radio transmissions   Read the article…………………………….

North Texas HOA charged with discrimination for trying to kick out low-income renters

Federal officials accused a North Texas homeowners association of discrimination for trying to kick out residents who receive government assistance to pay rent.  The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development charged the Providence Village Homeowners Association, a small community in Denton County, with discriminating against Black residents.    Read the article…………………………….

Clark County condemns parts of Las Vegas condo complex plagued by fires (NV)

The Paradise Spa, an old Las Vegas condo complex plagued by fires, has garnered government attention as Clark County building officials condemned parts of the property Monday.  Developers are looking to turn what’s left of what was once a luxury condo resort into new housing.  After years of fires, the end of The Paradise Spa […]

Greater Los Angeles-Area Wildfire Responses and Resources for Homeowners

The devastation from the multiple wildfires in Southern California has impacted community associations (homeowner and condominium associations) of all sizes and types in the Greater Los Angeles-area. CAI and the community association housing industry are here to support and provide resources to those within our community impacted by this devasting natural disaster.  Read the article…………………………….

Florida condo owners hope for financial relief from special session

On Monday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis made calls for a special session in Tallahassee, with focuses on immigration and hurricane relief. But another topic lawmakers will tackle is condo relief.  In coastal communities like Daytona Beach Shores, condo owners up and down the coast say they have seen rising prices and insurance rates in the […]

HOA regulation in Nevada ineffectual, captured by industry, critics complain

The state department that regulates homeowners’ associations is overly secretive, bogged down in minutiae that leaves little time for significant issues, and shies away from big-ticket enforcement while instead targeting “impoverished boards” and disruptive homeowners, say critics, including a member of the commission that regulates HOAs.   Read the article…………………………….

Sustainable Practices for HOA Communities in Charlotte: Living Smarter Together (NC)

Sustainability is more than a trend—it’s a responsibility. In Charlotte, HOA communities have the unique opportunity to lead the way in adopting eco-friendly practices. From reducing waste to conserving water, these initiatives not only protect the environment but also improve the quality of life for residents. By working together, HOA communities can make a lasting […]

Suit Accuses County of Imposing De Facto Tax on Homeowners for Water Service (CA)

The homeowners’ association of a well-to-do Pleasanton golf community has sued the county over water fees. The Castlewood Property Owners Association (CPOA) recently filed suit against Alameda County, alleging the Board of Supervisors failed to follow the law before imposing a $1.4 million loan on the organization’s members to pay for their water and sewer […]

NYC Condo Owners May Bear Costs of Landmark Green Building Law

New York City residents, already grappling with some of the country’s highest housing prices, face extra costs to comply with a law mandating greenhouse gas emission cuts at their buildings……The bill is starting to come due for many property owners throughout the five boroughs that must make significant capital upgrades to comply with Local Law […]

Heron Cove Association loses state appeal in lake restoration case (MI)

Michigan’s Court of Appeals upheld the imposition of special assessments on properties near Wixom, Sanford, Smallwood, and Secord Lakes to fund dam repairs and lake restoration.  The unanimous decision, issued Monday, Jan. 7, concluded that the Midland and Gladwin County Boards of Commissioners, along with the Four Lakes Task Force, acted within their legal authority […]

Impact of condo inspection deadline | Battleground Florida

Following the condo safety inspection deadline, Attorney Eric Glazer explains the penalties for associations that have yet to complete the inspections and repairs, per the law. He also takes a deeper dive into the overall law and whether he suspects any action from lawmakers during the legislative session.    Video news report……………………..

Florida condo owners face hefty fees under new structural reserve laws

New regulations for Florida condominium owners have gone into effect, requiring condo associations to maintain reserve funds specifically for structural repairs and maintenance.  At 1060 Brickell, residents face a $21 million assessment fee as a result of the new rules, with 25% of the fee due this past Wednesday.  Condo owner Evan Cohn must pay […]

Fort Lauderdale condo owners stuck in limbo after building deemed unsafe (FL)

Special assessments and mandatory repairs are forcing many South Florida condo owners to cough up thousands for unexpected expenses.  It’s a reality resulting in some condo owners choosing to sell their buildings.  Residents at the Springbrook Gardens Condo building in Fort Lauderdale have made the decision to sell instead of making costly repairs, according to […]

6 Suggestions For Homeowners Associations To Mitigate Their Exposure to Potential Liability

A recent case reported in Virginia Lawyers Weekly highlights the significant financial risk to homeowners associations (“HOAs”) when sidewalk maintenance is neglected. In this case, a resident tripped on an uneven sidewalk—maintained by the HOA—and suffered severe injuries. The injuries required surgery and 10 months of treatment, resulting in $200,000 in medical expenses. The plaintiff […]