Legal & Legislative News

Legislature approves ‘Condo 3.0’ bill to boost board accountability, building safety (FL)

Malfeasant condo board members and associations that for years have skirted Florida law through loopholes in state statutes may soon…

3 months ago

U.S. District Court Strikes Down Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) as Unconstitutional: Impact to Community Associations

A U.S. District Court judge in Alabama recently ruled that the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is unconstitutional. The CTA, enacted…

3 months ago

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..................................

3 months ago

Judiciary panel spotlights ‘shadow’ non-compete clauses, approves bill to close loophole (MN)

An example of a shadow noncompete contract that is hidden from an employee was provided in written testimony by SEIU…

3 months ago

Is “Mediated Resolution” a Free Pass for Local Law 97 Deadbeats? (NY)

When it comes to New York City's landmark climate legislation, Local Law 97, it seems that every push results in…

3 months ago

Federal Corporate Transparency Act: Alabama Case Creates Confusion, But Compliance Still Likely Required (NY)

A recent Alabama court decision ruled the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) unconstitutional, creating uncertainty for businesses nationwide. While the case…

3 months ago

Judge rules on Airbnb dispute that turned nasty in divided Tennessee mountain town

A national debate about Airbnbs became local in an East Tennessee neighborhood where the homeowners association sued some of its…

3 months ago

Homebuilders work to stop bill to give earlier control of HOAs to homeowners (ID)

A bill aiming to give residents a say in their homeowners associations once most of the development is finished isn’t…

3 months ago

Proposed Legislation Would Reduce Percentage Required For Declaration Amendments (MD)

Proposed legislation pending in the Maryland General Assembly would reduce the percentage of approval votes required to amend a condominium…

3 months ago

Colorado lawmakers weigh rules to spur more building without stripping homeowner protections

Construction-defect law in Colorado has been the subject of bruising battles in the Capitol for more than a decade. After…

3 months ago