Legislative Articles

State lawmakers take steps to limit HOA foreclosures, equity loss after Colorado Sun investigation

A pair of bills advancing through the Colorado legislature this year would make it harder for homeowners associations to foreclose…

3 weeks ago

New nationwide laws limit power of homeowners associations to dictate residents’ yards — here’s why it’s important

Across the U.S., a growing legislative trend is empowering homeowners to cultivate native plants in their yards, even when homeowners…

3 weeks ago

Amended construction defects bill passes Colorado Senate but still lacks homeowner group’s support

The Colorado Senate passed a watered down version of a contentious bill on Thursday that sponsors hope will reduce insurance…

3 weeks ago

Bill advances to give condo owners a new way to buy into rooftop solar (HI)

Condo owners may have a new pathway to access benefits from rooftop solar.  The Hawai?i Senate is considering a bill…

3 weeks ago

What are Florida’s new homeowners association laws? How to find your HOA’s rules

More than 75 million Americans live in subdivisions, condo buildings and other communities with homeowner associations (HOAs) that require them…

4 weeks ago

House Bill 1203 – Continued (FL)

If the unit owners elect to do so, they can vote for the association to prepare a lesser year-end statement…

4 weeks ago

Legislature adds teeth to Florida’s community association fraud laws

In response to cases such as the alleged theft of more than $4 million at the Hammocks HOA in Kendall…

4 weeks ago

Arizona Law Mandates Open Meetings for Planned Communities

In Arizona, homeowners’ associations are governed by a law that promotes transparency and resident participation. The statute, A.R.S. § 33-1804,…

4 weeks ago

Legislature Adds Teeth to Florida’s Community Association Fraud Laws

The article focuses on two bills to strengthen criminal penalties for association fraud and malfeasance that have been passed by…

4 weeks ago

New Arizona law targets relics of race-based housing discrimination

Peter Williams thought he had the law on his side last year when he led an effort to remove ugly…

4 weeks ago