Legal & Legislative News

A new law allows homeowner to sell ADUs like condos, boosting homeownership. Here’s how AB 1033 works (CA)

Accessory dwelling units, also referred to as ADUs and "granny flats," have been available in California only as rentals. But…

7 months ago

Settlement in lawsuit against River North landlord accused of retaliation against journalist (IL)

Months after a state appeals court said an agreement enforced by a Marina City landlord was unenforceable because it had…

7 months ago

Boca condo board loses federal records suit, sanctioned for ‘frivolous’ claims (FL)

The Boca View Condominium Association has lost another court battle in its long-running fight to prevent a unit owner from…

7 months ago

Balcony inspections: California community associations must prepare for new requirements

The state’s “balcony bill,” SB 721, was approved by Gov. Jerry Brown in 2018. The bill requires an inspection of…

7 months ago

Register of Deeds seeks help to catalog racially restrictive covenants (NC)

The Wake County Register of Deeds Office is putting out the call for volunteers to help dive into its archives…

7 months ago

County bill aims to alleviate HOA burden (TN)

The Coffee County government is currently seeking to reintroduce to the state for approval a resolution that if approved, would…

7 months ago

2023 Legislative Review Part 1 (FL)

This week we will start our annual review of the legislative changes that impact community associations. On May 25, 2023,…

7 months ago

Real Estate Counselor: Ruling in Dade Reminds Associations to Avoid Restricting Resident Access (FL)

......... focuses on the takeaways for community associations from a recent Miami-Dade Circuit Court ruling on the importance of avoiding restrictions…

7 months ago

HOAs could not block rooftop solar, home EV charging – even clothes lines – under new bill (MI)

Homeowners associations could be prohibited from blocking a litany of energy efficiency upgrades – from rooftop solar panels and home…

7 months ago