The House conference committee for House Bill 1389 met on Monday to review last-second changes that completely shifted the bill’s main focus. If passed into law, the bill says organizations like homeowners associations (HOAs) cannot restrict homeowners from owning, leasing or operating any motor vehicle or outdoor equipment regardless of the type of fuel it […]
Kensington Farms HOA Joins Forces with Lawrence’s Neighborhood Hub to Strengthen Community Ties (IN)
Lawrence’s community-driven initiative, the Neighborhood Hub, has a new member joining its ranks—a move signaling further steps towards a connected, inclusive community. Kensington Farms HOA has announced their partnership with the city initiative, as shared in a recent statement by the City of Lawrence. Read the article…………………………….
Vare’s view on Fishers rental cap proposal (IN)
The Fishers City Council is poised to approve Mayor Fadness’ proposal to enact a citywide rental cap. This new policy would be the first of its kind in the nation and will impact Fishers neighborhoods of single-family homes, townhomes and condos. Read the article…………………………….
Bill Could Limit HOA Control Over RVs and Food Trucks (IN)
Your homeowner’s association might not be able to keep people from having RVs or food trucks in the neighborhood, if a bill discussed Tuesday (HB1389) on the Indiana Senate floor becomes law. Some lawmakers feel that is a threat to property values. Read the article…………………………….
Great News about the Corporate Transparency Act: It No Longer Applies to Indiana Community Associations!
Board members of Indiana homeowners associations and condominium associations no longer are required to file “Beneficial Owner Interest” reports with the Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”).
March 21, 2025, is the New Deadline for Indiana HOA Boards to FileBusiness Entity Reports to Comply with the Corporate Transparency Act
On February 18, 2025, the US Treasury’s Financial Crimes Network (FinCeN) released the following statement, setting a new March 21st deadline to file Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reports: With the February 18, 2025, decision by [a U.S. District Court in Texas], beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) are once […]
Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) New Deadline is March 21, 2025: Impact to Community Association Board Members
On February 17, 2025, a federal judge lifted the stay in Smith v. U.S. Department of the Treasury, effectively reinstating the nationwide injunction that prevented the government from enforcing the Federal Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). Due to this court decision, the beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirements under the CTA are back in effect. […]
City works to amend subdivision ordinance (IN)
Columbus City Council members approved a number of amendments on first reading to the city’s subdivision control ordinance on Tuesday night. The amendments are intended in part to free up more open space in the city’s future subdivisions, while also providing developers interested in doing business in Columbus more clarity in what to expect from […]
The heart of modern neighborhoods (IN)
In an era where digital connections often overshadow personal ones, strong homeowner associations have become more vital than ever. While HOAs sometimes get a bad rap for enforcing rules about paint colors or lawn maintenance, their true value lies in creating vibrant, connected communities that enhance property values and quality of life. Read the article…………………………….
Fishers seeks 10% cap on rentals in single-family neighborhoods to slow corporate investors (IN)
Fishers could become the first Indiana city to ban new rental properties in single-family subdivisions where at least 10% of homes already serve as rentals, a policy designed to curb the influx of large investors buying and leasing homes……The Fishers rental cap would resemble restrictions that homeowner associations in Fishers and elsewhere already have in […]
Corporate Transparency Act Filing Deadline Reinstated: What You Need to Know
On December 3, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a nationwide preliminary injunction against enforcing the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). The injunction temporarily halted community association board members across the U.S. from filing the required beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting. On December 6, 2024, the government filed a notice […]
Fort Wayne housing amendment: ‘Neighbors lose their voice’ (IN)
The Fort Wayne Planning Commission discussed a proposed amendment to the current zoning ordinance that would allow homeowners more flexibility when building on their property at Monday’s meeting Read the article…………………………….
Indianapolis begins demolition of long-troubled Towne and Terrace housing complex (IN)
Built in the 1960s, the townhome complex near 42nd Street and Post Road devolved into a hotbed for drug dealing and crime in recent years, in part because of mismanagement by prior homeowners association leaders, the city says. City officials began buying up the complex’s 32 buildings following a 2022 settlement that ended a nine-year […]
Corporate Transparency Act Temporarily Halted Nationwide: What Community Association Board Members Need to Know
On December 3, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a decision in Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc., et al. v. Garland, et al., granting a preliminary nationwide injunction against the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). This court ruling impacts condominium, homeowner (HOA), and townhome community association across […]
2 injured in condo fire on Indianapolis’ west side (IN)
Two people were injured in a condo fire on the west side of Indianapolis late Sunday. Video posted by the Wayne Township Fire Department showed heavy smoke coming from a building as firefighters made their way inside. Read the article…………………………….
2 people hospitalized, cat dies after fire destroys condos on Indy’s north side (IN)
Two people were hospitalized and a cat died after a condo fire on Indianapolis’ north side Tuesday evening. Images shared by the Pike Township Fire Department on social media showed heavy flames coming from the impacted building. Read the article…………………………….
Can HOAs legally ban political signs from people’s yards? (IN)
With Election Day just weeks away, we’re seeing political signs everywhere. And that’s sparked some questions over where exactly those signs can be posted. Debbie Ottinger is chairwoman of the Boone County Republican Party. She says some people have complained to her recently that local homeowners associations are forcing folks to take down political signs […]
Several Departments Respond to Bright Condo Fire (IN)
Several departments responded to a fire at a multi-family condo in Bright early Saturday morning. The blaze was first reported around 3:50 a.m. Crews worked in high heat and heavy smoke conditions to keep the fire from spreading to other units at the undisclosed location. Read the article…………………………….
6 displaced after far east Indy condo fire (IN)
FD Battalion Chief Rita Reith told 13News that a resident of the condo woke up to the smell of smoke. He told crews his smoke alarms didn’t work, but he and his dog successfully escaped. Read the article…………………………….
Indiana lawmakers begin exploring changes to homeowners association powers
Indiana lawmakers took their first steps this week in exploring whether changes are needed in the ways homeowners associations operate. A study committee took testimony that was prompted by concerns from lawmakers like Rep. Julie Olthoff (R-Crown Point). Homeowners associations must file their rules — known as covenants, conditions and restrictions — with their local […]
Condo owners in turf war after apartments built without city approval (IN)
A turf war is unfolding between residents of a westside condomimium neighborhood and a developer over a new apartment complex. Cory Lotz, president of Bishops Pond Condominium Homeowners’ Association, told News 8 that the big issue for residents of the condominium complex is the traffic the apartments construction is causing. Read the article…………………………….
Work to empty troubled complex nears end (IN)
Liz Durden, known in her community as “Miss Liz,” lived in the now crime-riddled Towne & Terrace community for 35 years. It wasn’t always so dangerous. She remembers it as a family-friendly community in the 1990s, complete with outdoor movie nights and picnics. But the secluded neighborhood’s singular entrance and exit from East 42nd Street […]
Carmel neighbors frustrated with short-term rental home (IN)
A small neighborhood in Carmel is speaking out about what they are calling a problematic short-term rental property. The most recent incident happened over the weekend. “We come out and there are several emergency vehicles pulling people out of the house. All of them are unconscious,” said Christin Diehl, who lives in this community. Read […]
Neighbors concerned after takeover party causes mass chaos in Geist neighborhood (IN)
A massive takeover house party is creating chaos for one Geist neighborhood in Indianapolis. “We saw lots of full bottles walking in,” one neighbor told WRTV. Video of the party captured by neighbors shows the massive crowd of people. Officials tell WRTV that the party was unauthorized, creating a dangerous environment for residents for several […]
Noblesville residents decry ‘heartbreaking’ tree purge (IN)
Despite vocal objections, Noblesville officials began removing 133 trees along the street in the leafy Oakmont subdivision that they say pose a safety hazard. But that danger isn’t an invasive species or overgrown branches hooking power lines: it comes from below. Officials said the maple trees have grown so big that their roots have warped […]
HOA board member caught on video pooping on neighbor’s house (IN)
A retiree and board member of a neighborhood HOA is accused of defecating not once, but twice on the side of a neighbor’s house and was denying the act until confronted with video evidence. Court documents reveal how a homeowner in New Palestine went out to mow his lawn on May 29 only to find […]
Crews battle overnight condo fire on Evansville’s west side (IN)
The Perry Township Fire Department says firefighters arrived and found flames showing from the multi-family building, which is nearby the Mission Viejo apartment complex on Evansville’s west side. According to officials, the fire was upgraded to a 2nd alarm and then later to a 3rd alarm fire. Read the article…………………………….
Evicting geese with dogs, umbrellas and laser pointers
Canada geese are big, pretty birds when seen from far away, but when they get close to people they cause big problems. “Well, they poop every step they take,” said Shirely Perry, president of the Windham Lakes Homeowner’s Association. “They make a big mess and they do attack people, especially when they are nesting.” Read […]
Hoosiers with HOAs one step closer to being able to keep beehives (IN)
A bill that would let Hoosiers with homeowner’s associations keep bees passed the Indiana Senate on Monday. Read the article…………………………….
‘We are homeless’: With rebuilding yet to begin, future unclear for some Timber Creek condo owners displaced by fire (IN)
Many residents of the Timber Creek condos have been neighbors for a long time, so it’s no surprise that they meet frequently for coffee or a meal. Except, it’s been nearly a year since many of them have lived in close proximity to each other, as a fire in April 2023 made 36 condos uninhabitable. […]
IN Tax Court dismisses appeal in Marion County, HOAs assessment dispute
A group of Marion County homeowners’ associations prematurely filed an appeal of their property assessment case’s dismissal at the administrative level, the Indiana Tax Court ruled in granting a motion to dismiss the appeal and remanding the case to the Indiana Board of Tax Review. Read the article………………………………..
City of Bloomington Utilities Assists Homeowners Association with Pond Clean Up (IN)
On November 14, CBU received a report of dead fish surfacing in the retention pond downhill from the location of the strike. Prior to CBU’s repairs, the damaged force main had discharged an indeterminate quantity of sewage that had flowed into the pond. Read the article………………………………
Towne and Terrace a point of concern for IMPD patrols and security upgrades (IN)
“It’s a big effort that we’re putting in over there as well as some other places around the east side and around the city,” said IMPD Capt. Joe Finch. Police say they’ve added cameras and extra patrols in the area. Read the article………………………….
Resident speaks out on proposed fee increase at Avon HOA (IN)
A resident of an Avon neighborhood is speaking out on what he says are outrageous homeowner’s association fee increases. The Meadowlark Lakes & Villas HOA is proposing an annual fee increase that if passed, could not be reversed by a vote. Read the article……………………………
Local lakes association donates to first responders (IN)
Lake Gage and Lime Lake Association made their annual donations to a few local entities and organizations, including Orland Fire and Rescue and Police departments; Steuben County Underwater Rescue and Recovery Team; Steuben County Sheriff’s Department and Lakes Council, said President of Lake Gage and Lime Lake Association Paul Longville. Read the article…………………………………
Neighborhood bands together to revamp greenspace, honor veterans (IN)
To those living in the Ashwood neighborhood, the dot of land is known simply as “Gilligan’s Island.” And it had been in rough shape. A patch of grass, shrubs and half-dead trees, most considered it to be an eyesore. The more residents started talking, the more a plan to transform the space took shape. Read […]
Portage resident files suit claiming political flag with expletive outside his home is not obscene (IN)
A Portage resident has filed a federal lawsuit claiming the city of Portage is trying to infringe on his rights to free speech by ordering him to remove a flag that contains a profane word directed at President Joe Biden and a local homeowners association. Read the article………………………..
Court sides with neighbors, files list of injunctions for A.J. Hammons house parties (IN)
The neighbors, along with HOA sought to keep Hammons from having any parties at the home of more that 20 people. In court documents filed Friday, the court ruled that no Indiana laws would allow such a restriction, however, a list of injunctions were filed to address the nature of the parties. Read the article………………………..
Earth-friendly native plants aren’t always a welcome sight — some cities, HOAs aim to change that (IN)
Native plants aren’t just good for birds and bees. They also make the land more resilient to the effects of climate change and can even help prevent it. But cities and homeowner’s associations don’t always like the way they look — putting them at odds with residents who want to grow native plants in their […]
Tri-State man ‘flabbergasted’ after Pride flag, decorations removed
A Tri-State man is considering filing theft and hate crime charges after he says a neighbor tore down Pride month decorations he had put up. Greg Deitsch lives at the Village of Finneytown condos, where he says condo owners can display big, blow-up decorations during the holiday season. He wonders why he isn’t allowed to […]
Heavy damage after condominium fire on Indy’s north side (IN)
Fire officials say Pike Township Fire Department and IFD were called to a complex off Grinnell Street near West 96th Street and Township Line Road around 4:30 a.m. Two separate buildings including four units were damaged by water and smoke and three cars in the parking lot were destroyed. Officials say there was also heat […]
Neighbors, HOA, file lawsuit against house on Fall Creek Road (IN)
Court documents show four people and the Harrison Run Homeowner’s association have filed for a temporary restraining order and for preliminary injunction against the owner of the home. Read the article………………………..
City planning to raze Towne and Terrace after years of trouble at eastside complex (IN)
After a nine-year legal battle and years of problems preceding that, the city of Indianapolis announced Friday that it plans to raze Towne and Terrace, a long-troubled housing complex on the city’s far eastside. Read the article………………………..
Man accused of stealing thousands from Indiana homeowners association
A southern Indiana man accused of stealing from his homeowner’s association is now facing multiple theft charges. Darren Gerlach is accused of stealing $166,000 from the Hawthorn Glen Homeowners Association over a five-year period — dating back to 2017 — according to court documents. Read the article………………………..
Niles subdivision takes on 200 invasive Bradford pear trees, to preserve native species (IN)
But, in an oval median at the front entrance, four ornamental trees spread beyond belief. Planted innocently 25 or so years ago, the seeds of these Bradford pear trees begat more than 200 new trees, all stuffed in the very front acre, crowding out the wild open feel — and native species — that the […]
Police access to surveillance cameras concerns ACLU-Indiana
FOX59/CBS4 is told the cameras are under the authority of the development’s homeowners association, but Fillenwarth can run queries through them like it can its own cameras. However, the HOA cannot examine the police searches, and the police cannot see searches executed by the HOA. Read the article………………………..
Fire damages downtown condominiums on Mass Ave (IN)
“Multiple” residents of a downtown condominium building were displaced Friday morning after a small blaze, the Indianapolis Fire Department reports. The fire broke out shortly before 11:30 a.m. Friday in a condominium on the 10th floor of the building at 333 Massachusetts Avenue. Read the article………………………..
Woman receives 30 months in prison for stealing funds from Fort Wayne neighborhoods (IN)
A federal judge sentenced a woman to 30 months in prison Wednesday after pleading guilty to wire fraud, said U.S. Attorney Clifford D. Johnson. According to court documents, 50-year-old Lisa A. Downey owned and operated a homeowners association management business and used her position to perpetrate a scheme which involved the “theft of funds” from […]
Trafalgar officials, developer, residents remain in standoff over drainage problem )IN)
A backyard in the Crest Ridge Estates subdivision in Trafalgar is submerged in water regularly during heavy rain, and no one is sure who is at fault for it. Read the article………………………..
Northwest Indianapolis neighborhood facing more financial troubles over burst water pipes (IN)
It’s a familiar sight on Ripon Court. “Water’s just gushing out of the ground and it causes a little flood,” said Jaime Vado with the Hanover Grove Homeowners Association. Tuesday, workers repaired a burst pipe. This is the second one in as many months. Read the article………………………..