The Boston condo world in the early aughts simmered — explosively boiled, some might say — with the drama played out in the media regarding special assessments that left owners with six-figure bills for hefty, overdue maintenance projects. Read the entire article……………………………….
Condominium infrastructure feels weight of market pressures
Condominiums are not only a functional but beautiful solution to the housing need within Houston and Texas’s city centers that serve everyone from the young professional to the retiree. They provide an equity building vehicle for their owners and are some of Houston’s most renowned and iconic architecture. They serve a vital part of the […]
License plate reader use expanding in local neighborhoods leading to privacy concerns (AL)
Police say new camera systems give them the edge alerting them of things like stolen vehicles entering their city, vehicles wanted in Amber Alerts, or even to search for a particular car description. But there are some privacy concerns. Read the entire article……………………………….
Homeowner disagrees with HOA parking policy (NV)
Q: Due to the recent increase in rent across the valley, my son and his girlfriend have temporarily moved in with us. The homeowners association just sent me a violation letter concerning their parking on the street in front of my house. This an ungated public street (cul-de-sac) and is maintained by the city. Read […]
Discovery ‘When Buildings Collapse: Disaster in Surfside’ Preview
Discovery announces a compelling television event, When Buildings Collapse: Disaster in Surfside, that showcases the events and circumstances that lead to the Champlain Towers’ collapse in Florida. Read the entire article……………………………….
Ransomware attack exposed personal info of Hancock unit owners (IL)
A ransomware attack on a property management company in Chicago did not get ransom but exposed personal information about unit owners and prospective unit owners at John Hancock Center. Cancelled checks, credit reports, and loan documents were exposed in the attack that was first noticed by Sudler Property Management on October 31. Read the […]
Condo Q&A: OK to Serve Alcohol at HOA Events? (FL)
Question: What are your thoughts on alcohol being served at association events? Read the Q&A………………………………….
Hollywood condo has been without power for weeks (FL)
Residents of a Hollywood condo have been living in a building without power for several weeks. What is working at the Trafalgar Towers II are a few emergency lights in common areas and the building’s elevator, though it’s all on generator power. Read the entire article……………………………….
Report Pegs the Added Value of Private Outdoor Space (NY)
Outdoor space, whether private or communal, has always been a prized amenity in New York co-ops and condos. The coronavirus pandemic has made those spaces more valuable than ever. Now someone has figured out just how much value a private outdoor space adds to an apartment. Read the entire article……………………………….
Enforcing a Rule an Association Didn’t Enforce (FL)
When she moved into the condo, they had a rule that barred motorcycles, but years later, they are telling her they’re enforcing the rule and she has to get rid of the cycle. Can an association come after you for a rule they let you break? Let’s bring in Help Me Howard with Patrick Fraser […]
HOA: Envirolink trying to buy troubled sewage system (NC)
The president of the company that services the troubled sewer system in the Eagle Creek subdivision is attempting to buy the utility. Eagle Creek Homeowners Association President Fred Whiteman said Envirolink President Mike Myers is attempting to buy the utility under the name Currituck Water and Sewage. Read the entire article……………………………….
Woman sues homeowners association for disclosing name to neighbor (OR)
A Jefferson County woman who complained to her homeowners association about her neighbor’s dog running loose is suing the association for $1 million for allegedly disclosing her identity to the neighbor. Read the entire article……………………………….
20 people displaced after fire at Roswell condo building (GA)
At least 20 people are displaced after a fire tore through a condominium building in Roswell Monday afternoon. Fire officials said the blaze broke out at the Martin’s Landing condos on Teal Court. The blaze destroyed the roof of 18-unit building. Read the entire article……………………………….
Fire destroys condo on northwest side (IN)
A fire tore through a condo on the city’s northwest side Monday morning, according to the Pike Township Fire Department. Pike Township firefighters say the blaze broke out around 3:30 a.m. near 86th Street and Michigan in the College Park Neighborhood. Read the entire article……………………………….
Statute of limitations for delinquency actions is five years (FL)
Q: My mother, who owned a condominium, recently passed away, and afterward I received a notice of late assessment in her mailbox. In speaking to the new management company they claim to have found that the previous management company was missing a payment my mother should have made over four years ago. My mother never […]
Commission approves tax exemptions for Zellers Crossing HOA (ID)
With new home construction continuing in the Western Treasure Valley comes rules which must be followed. In Fruitland, this includes setting aside some space for common spaces, including recreational facilities. Read the entire article……………………………….
Association president should vote on most issues (IL)
Q: The president of the board of our homeowners’ association does not vote on any matter or motion that comes before the board, except if there is a tie vote. She says she is not supposed to vote in general, and that the board president only votes to break a tie. Is this correct? Read […]
Macomb approves residential road improvement project participation policy (MI)
Macomb Township residents seeking to get subdivision roads fixed now have a means to apply to the township for assistance. On Nov. 23, the Macomb Township Board of Trustees adopted a resolution to institute a residential road improvement project participation policy. Read the entire article……………………………….
HOA Homefront — Who fixes roofs and pipes? (CA)
Q: Our condo roofs will need replacement soon and there are inadequate reserves. The board had a membership vote on two choices: Increase monthly dues for some years or have owners be responsible for their own roofs. Most of the owners voted for the option of “owner responsibility.” Read the Q&A……………………………….
At Ivey Ranch, pigment spray replaces ryegrass seed for new golf season (CA)
At Ivey Ranch Country Club, a nine-hole senior community course in Thousand Palms, a combination of a reduction in outside play and the loss of Canadians who couldn’t cross the border with the United States meant revenue losses for the facility in the 2019-20 season. That, in turn, has meant looking for ways to save […]
Preserve property owners stage protest, demand failing bridge and streets be fixed, dues lowered (TX)
Property owners in The Preserve community, located on SH 105 between Moss Hill and Tarkington, organized a protest on Friday to raise awareness to their plight. Facing a huge hike in property owners association dues, residents are demanding that the property developer, SWE of Houston, fix the crumbling infrastructure that has made their only access […]
Real Estate Q&A: Who Pays Balance of Special Assessment if Property Is Sold? (FL)
Q: Our association will be remodeling the clubhouse, and there will be a significant assessment. We will have the option to pay off the amount in one lump sum or over 10 years. If I sell while paying off the assessment, am I responsible for paying the balance, or does the new owner take over […]
Jacksonville community grieving, wants speed bumps on road where teen was killed (FL)
The Homeowners Association for the area has been trying to improve safety measures for years, successfully getting signs installed in the area, but want speed bumps to be added as well. Read the entire article……………………………….
Condo questions: Can a unit owner’s son named POA be on the board? (FL)
Q: A unit owner in our condominium has submitted a power or attorney naming her son as her power of attorney for all matters involving the condominium. The son has now submitted his name as a candidate for the board of directors on behalf of his mother, the owner of the unit. The bylaws require […]
Greensboro homeowner able to keep flags on property after dispute with HOA (NC)
The last straw for the Wenners came after some small United States flags were displayed in their front yard. The HOA board allowed the flags for a short time but eventually sent a letter asking the flags to be removed. Read the entire article……………………………….
Peacocks, peahens run amok in Tracy neighborhood (CA)
Residents of Tracy’s private Redbridge community said dozens of peahens and peacocks have taken over their neighborhood. “There’s really no way to get them to go out of the neighborhood. But I mean, it’s just to get them off of your porch, off of your roof,” said homeowner Terina Lacey. “They will definitely make a […]
Omaha homeowners raise concerns again about undermined street (NE)
A dangerous situation has resurfaced in a neighborhood just northwest of Omaha. A 6 News Investigation two years ago led to a fix. After fixing the foundation of the undermined North 67th Street two years ago, developer Keith Edquist says he fulfilled his obligation to the neighborhood and his attorney agrees. Read the entire […]
Fire at condos off Kitsap Way draws massive response (WA)
Firefighters from Bremerton Fire Department, Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue, South Kitsap Fire and Rescue and Navy Region Northwest responded to the blaze at the complex off Kitsap Way. Read the entire article……………………………….
Eagle Creek sewage system fails again, residents’ woes continue
The sewer system serving Currituck County residents of the Eagle Creek subdivision in Moyock has failed again. The situation is a repeat of a system failure that occurred in October 2020 in the 444-home subdivision. Read the entire article……………………………….
Fire claims condos, house at Bald Head Island (NC)
A Saturday night fire of unknown origin claimed three condominium units and a house on Bald Head Island, destroying property collectively valued at nearly $2-million, tax records state. Read the entire article……………………………….
Structural Systems: Protecting condominiums and high-rise buildings (HI)
On Take2 we have talked a lot about the effects hurricanes and storms can have on our single family homes around Hawaii. However, we also want to discuss the impact that storms and bad weather systems can have on our high rise buildings and condominiums. Watch the report (after the ad)………………………………
Going Virtual for Your HOA’s Annual Meeting? Read This First (NC/SC)
As you’ve likely realized by now, virtual meetings are here to stay. And, though you may have mastered platforms like Zoom over the past two years, laws and best practices surrounding virtual meetings (especially annual meetings) for community associations continue to be updated. Here, we’ll dive into the expectations surrounding not only virtual meetings but […]
KPRC 2 Investigates: How license plate readers are being used by HOAs, businesses (TX)
A tool commonly used by law enforcement agencies to recover stolen cars is also increasingly being used by neighborhood HOA’s and businesses to respond to crime. License plate readers, specifically the Flock Safety Cameras, have been used by Memorial Villages Police Department to recover a staggering amount of stolen vehicles. Read the entire article……………………………….
Where I live: Chisholm Ridge back from the brink of decline (TX)
I’m so proud of the Chisholm Ridge Homeowners Association where I live in North Fort Worth. We’re a pretty huge HOA with 1,197 homes. As commercial construction and population began to explode seven years ago, the “new” began to wear off our neighborhood. Read the entire article……………………………….
No injuries reported after fire at condominiums in Avon (CO)
Firefighters responded to a structure fire at condominiums in Avon early Monday morning. The fire started at 1:48 a.m. at Liftview Condominiums, according to the Town of Avon. About 30 firefighters from Eagle River Fire Protection District, Greater Eagle Fire Protection District Read the entire article……………………………….
Condo owners have right to use cable service of their choice (FL)
Q: I live in a condominium building. Our association has entered into a bulk contract with a new cable company to replace Comcast as our basic internet and cable provider. I am a Comcast/Xfinity customer who wants to retain Comcast, even though I will have to pay the basic monthly addition to our association fee […]
‘I thought it was legit,’ says Burnaby victim of fake strata company scam (BC)
Terry is one of those people and so she wasn’t surprised to get an email about strata issues. This email said the strata had hired a new company to manage the building and that residents needed to sign up through the email by clicking a link. Read the entire article……………………………….
Condo association election draws much interest (IL)
Q: We have elections coming up for positions on our homeowners’ association board of directors. Several completed “Statement of Candidate Forms” were received and time stamped several minutes before the official filing start time. Read the Q&A………………………………..
Main break leaves several Hallandale Beach condos without water, others with low water pressure (FL)
Several condominium buildings in Hallandale Beach have been left with no water following a water main break. The rupture took place Friday in the Three Islands neighborhood. Read the entire article……………………………….
Community to complete landscaping project over three years (NV)
Q: Ms. Holland, I value your input on homeowners association concerns, and here is our issue: The association received a proposal that exceeds 3 percent of our annual budget. It was determined that funds were not available for this safety issue, so it was decided to spread the requirement over three years utilizing the vendor […]
Tracy City Council, Neighborhood Agree To Relocate Nuisance Peacocks (CA)
The Redbridge community in Tracy has a peacock problem. The big beautiful birds have made quite a mess on rooftops and sidewalks. They’re loud and have ripped-up lawns. Neighbors say they’re ready for the birds to go. Read the entire article……………………………….
Condos and HOAs follow different budgeting rules (FL)
Q: Our association will be holding its annual budget soon. After receiving the notice for this meeting, I called our association manager to ask how and where I could obtain a copy of the proposed budget. I was told that a copy of the approved budget would only be provided to the members after the […]
Condo questions: What are requirements for reserves under Florida law?
Q: My condominium is currently working on its 2022 budget. I know we have a reserve budget with multiple items. It looks like the replacement costs for several of the items on the reserve budget has skyrocketed. What are the requirements regarding reserves under Florida law and is there a possibility of lowering the reserve […]
HOA Homefront: Do community boards have term limits under newly passed law? (CA)
Q: Could you elaborate on the newly signed law (Senate Bill 432) on “term limits?” We have a five-member board and three members have served many years. If they are termed out we will have a two-member board because no one has volunteered to run and serve on the board. We are on our second […]
Condo and Homeowner Association Board Members and Property Managers meeting provides great info (FL)
About five years ago, Aventura Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks asked the Aventura Marketing Council/Chamber of Commerce (AMC) if they were interested in providing valuable programming for Board Members of associations. Since Aventura has over 100 associations within its 3.2 square miles, the answer was a resounding “Yes!”. Read the entire article……………………………….
Latest city council discussions on Honolulu condo fire safety and ‘dawn to dusk’ lifeguard program (HI)
A Honolulu City Council committee Wednesday deferred action on a bill that would extend the deadline for condominiums to install fire suppression sprinklers — and allow some buildings more time to conduct surveys of their fire safety readiness. Read the entire article……………………………….
Leander HOA puts brakes on controversial speeding ‘ticket’ plan, for now (TX)
The Crystal Falls Homeowners Association in Leander has put the brakes on a controversial plan to stop speeders, for now.“I know we had good intentions, but we don’t want to cause problems for our community,” said HOA board member Eddie Green. “We don’t want this to be the number one thing we’re known for.” Read […]
State to Sussex County, Sparta, Lake Grinnell Association: Fix dam fast or face fines (NJ)
Attorneys for the township, Sussex County and the Lake Grinnell Homeowners Association are discussing how to pay for repairs to the dam and possible state fines if the work is not done in a timely manner. Read the entire article……………………………….
Retired police officer facing HOA fines in Westchase over thin blue line flag
A Tampa Bay area homeowner and a retired police officer is being threatened with HOA fines over a pro-law enforcement flag. The flag is often referred to as a thin blue line flag. Read the entire article……………………………….
Displaced Ward 8 homeowners file a new lawsuit against city and developer (DC)
A dozen homeowners who purchased properties in Southeast DC that fell apart soon after they were constructed filed a new lawsuit last month against the city, the developer, and a housing nonprofit. Read the entire article……………………………….