Legal & Legislative News

Website Accessibility: The ADA and FHA

In recent years, and trending more frequently as of late, we have heard about businesses, big and small, receiving demand…

9 months ago

New Washington law could make condos less expensive, but are buyers less protected?

Everybody wants housing they can afford.  Lawmakers have tried many strategies to give that to people. One is to bring…

9 months ago

“Homeowners’ Associations Bill of Rights” Law Takes Effect October 1, 2023 (FL)

On June 12, 2023, Governor DeSantis signed into law House Bill 919 (2023), the “Homeowners’ Associations Bill of Rights,” which…

9 months ago

What Are The Factors Leading To Condos Being Non-Warrantable

If you are a first-timer looking at condos, you may hear someone mention warrantable vs. non-warrantable.  Understanding non-warrantable condos is…

9 months ago

Pennsylvania bill would allow condo, HOA residents to hang clotheslines

A Pennsylvania lawmaker says her bill would allow residents of condos and homeowners associations (HOAs) to hang their clothing outside…

9 months ago

2023 Legislative Review Part 4 (FL)

This week we conclude our review of relevant legislation from the 2023 Legislative Session. Previously we reviewed the bills that…

9 months ago

Is a Michigan Condo or HOA Liable for Criminal Acts of Third-Parties?

Whether there is an increase in violent crime or an increase in reporting and coverage of crime, it seems that…

9 months ago

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…

9 months ago

New Condo Law Makes It Clear That Condo Must Make the Repair (FL)

I get so many calls and e-mails each week about whether the condominium or the unit owner is responsible to…

9 months ago