Legal & Legislative News

Utah judge orders trial for registered sex offender failing to disclose HOA presidency

A Utah County judge ordered a convicted child sex offender who is required to register as a sex offender for…

7 months ago

What to Know About the New Corporate Transparency Act (IL)

As we enter the autumn season and approach 2024, condominium associations across the United States are readying themselves for significant…

8 months ago

Modernized Lending Standards: New Fannie Mae Requirements in the Wake of the Champlain Towers Tragedy

Following the tragic collapse of the Champlain Towers South in Surfside, Florida, Fannie Mae took a significant step to modernize…

8 months ago

Does your HOA require grass? A new bill — and trend toward xeric gardens — is coming to Idaho

It’s been an ugly year for Reggie Mace.  That’s how he describes the state of the landscaping at his Garden…

8 months ago

New law improves online protections for homeowners (NV)

This is the first of two columns by Las Vegas attorney Adam H. Clarkson. Today, he addresses Senate Bill 378,…

8 months ago

Hammocks wins $2M settlement in suit claiming ex-HOA leaders allowed massive fraud (FL)

The Hammocks won a $2 million settlement in a case accusing former board members of turning a blind eye to…

8 months ago

One Park vs. Block 6 condo conflict awaits judge’s decision (FL)

A whirlwind of activity swirled around the proposed One Park condo development in The Quay last week. A hurricane-disrupted trial…

8 months ago

Older condos subject to stricter regulations in unincorporated Bay County (FL)

Condos in unincorporated Bay County now have stricter standards.  County commissioners approved a mandatory structural inspection ordinance at Tuesday’s meeting.…

8 months ago

You Can’t Have Legal Malpractice Without Legal Damages (IL)

On May 1, 2023, the Illinois Appellate Court, First District, affirmed the trial court’s holding granting summary judgment to a…

8 months ago

2023 Maryland Legislative Update

The 2023 legislative session has produced several changes to the Maryland laws applicable to community associations. This article provides a…

8 months ago