National Condo & HOA News

HOAs can buy flood insurance but it’s expensive (NV)

Q: My town house/condominium complex is not in a 100-year flood zone. However, it is close to the upper edge…

8 months ago

Condo resident: Can association force lone holdout in building to get hurricane shutters? (FL)

Question: Our association documents do not require shutters. Every unit in our ocean front building has them except one. We…

8 months ago

Think HOA fees are high in metro Phoenix? Here’s how they compare to other big US cities (AZ)

People who live in communities with homeowners associations typically love or hate them. But at least in metro Phoenix, the…

8 months ago

Lahaina condos could trigger broader insurance woes (HI)

At least one condo project burned to the ground in the Lahaina fire. There are likely others damaged or destroyed,…

8 months ago

Daybreak neighbors fear plan afoot to relocate ducks from Oquirrh Lake (UT)

Long-time duck-watchers at Daybreak’s Oquirrh Lake said Friday they’ve noticed a section of the population disappear recently and they fear…

8 months ago

Condo owners in good standing fear eviction in Pembroke Pines (FL)

Property owners paid mortgage, insurance and homeowners association fees but still fear being put out at Heron Pond Condominiums.  Pembroke…

8 months ago

Peaceful rock garden installed for injured child draws HOA’s ire (GA)

After a doctor prescribed horticultural therapy, Ghant didn’t think twice about installing a rock garden with a water feature in…

8 months ago

Real estate Q&A: Condo’s AC went out and temporary fix is hiking the bill. Can I be reimbursed? (FL)

Q: Air conditioning is included in our condo’s monthly maintenance fees. The chiller that cools the entire building stopped working…

8 months ago

Condo Column: Special Meetings (NH)

Let’s say you disagree with a board’s decision. It could be something as small as a $50.00 fine or something…

8 months ago

Elderly woman who accused condo manager of antisemitic attack upset after Broward State Attorney opts not to pursue case (FL)

An elderly Fort Lauderdale woman is upset following a decision by the Broward County State Attorney’s Office not to press…

8 months ago