Legal & Legislative News

FinCen Confirms CTA Applies to Associations

Although many concluded that the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) applies to homeowners associations, we now have verification of this. On…

4 weeks ago

Colorado Senate to consider bill to further regulate towing industry

Small business owners, apartment owners, and homeowners' association representatives are raising concerns that the bill's intent to require property owners…

4 weeks ago

Foreclosure Bill Passed House, Now in Senate—Potential Impacts on Your HOA (SC)

As recently reported in previous articles, the South Carolina Legislature is considering a bill that impacts the ability of community…

4 weeks ago

First-of-Its-Kind Injunction for Florida Condo Owners

This first-of-a-kind appellate ruling places significant limitations on the power and rights of developers to take control of condominium associations,…

4 weeks ago

HUD announces final rule to protect against flood risk

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced Monday that it published a final rule, the Federal Flood…

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Corporate Transparency Act and Community Associations: Updates and Compliance (IL)

On April 18, 2024, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) of the U.S. Treasury issued updated guidance addressing the Corporate…

4 weeks ago

Florida Legislature Approves $30M for Condominium Storm-Proofing Grants

The state’s lawmakers passed the bill enacting the new My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program with unanimous votes in both…

4 weeks ago

Accusing Neighbor of Racism Is Not of Public Interest (CA)

Div. Eight of this district’s Court of Appeal held Friday that repeated accusations by owners of a condominium in a…

4 weeks ago

Banks fail to get Villas West lawsuit dismissed (AZ)

A U.S. District Court judge says a lawsuit brought by Villas West Condominium Association against two banks following the loss…

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Gov. Jared Polis signs bill barring HOAs from prohibiting home-based businesses (CO)

Gov. Jared Polis has signed a measure into law that prohibits homeowners associations from barring the operation of home-based businesses,…

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