Q: Our board recently levied a fine for $200 against an owner for two parking violations. The owner is asking to bring his attorney, and our manager said that was not allowed. We want to make sure we do this properly. Can the attorney attend? Read the Q&A…………………………………….
Laguna Woods’ Third board tackles more questions on special election (CA)
Directors of the Third Mutual board fielded resident queries regarding a ballot proposal to revise its CC&Rs during a special town hall meeting Friday, May 21. Currently, the governing documents require Third to provide full insurance coverage of its properties. As proposed, a “yes” vote would loosen the language, holding Third accountable to provide a […]
Mask wars come to Sun City Summerlin (NV)
Sun City Summerlin resident Carol Liberty is, for one, fed up with all the to-do surrounding masks. “The whole thing — I’m just so over it,” said Liberty, as she walked her Chihuahua mix, Mikey, in the …….We hope you appreciate our content. Subscribe today to continue reading this story, and all of our stories. […]
Fire That Destroyed Homes In Franklin Condominium Complex Ruled Accidental (MA)
A fire that tore through a 12-unit condominium complex in Franklin earlier this week has been ruled accidental, the State Fire Marshal said Friday. The fire at the Franklin Crossing Condominiums Monday afternoon left 36 families without a home, some of them permanently. One resident was hurt trying to fight the fire herself. Read the […]
Water damage in a condominium building (FL)
Q: A downstairs unit suffered water damage in our condominium building and we are fairly certain the damage is coming from the shower pan in the upstairs unit. The owner of that upstairs unit is refusing access and won’t let the association fix the common elements. The owner has represented that he fixed the problem, […]
Board should decide who keeps office keys (IL)
Q: Our self-managed association has an on-site office. Association books and records are stored in the office. After a hotly contested election where most of the board members were replaced, the former board members did not return their keys to the on-site office. The new board president had the lock changed on the office door, […]
Ask Joe: Why is HOA cracking down on viewer’s food pantry in the North Valleys? (NV)
From the Ask Joe file one of our viewers who lives up in the North Valleys recently started her own food bank to help her neighbors but now her HOA is cracking down. Read the entire article……………………………….
HOA Homefront: What to do about that pesky tree (CA)
Q: Our condominium association CC&Rs state that plumbing problems that service only a single unit are the responsibility of the unit owner. If the main drain servicing multiple units is blocked it is the responsibility of the association. My question is about damage caused by tree roots. The association has repaired driveways and sidewalks — […]
7 People Rescued From Condominium Fire In Delran Township, New Jersey
Firefighters made several rescues as fierce flames erupted at a South Jersey condominium complex overnight. Firefighters say seven people needed to be rescued from the Grande Condominiums on Natalie Road in Delran Township after it went up in flames at around 3:30 a.m. Thursday. When fire crews arrived, all seven people were on their third-floor […]
Residents of a South Fulton condo complex are tired of the crime in their community (GA)
Over the last three decades, crime has taken over this community called Camelot. There was a triple murder and a fire being investigated, as an arson happened just within the last few days. The crime has made it so that some homeowners are afraid to go outside of their homes because of constant gunfire. Read […]
Postal mail service restored after 5 months when couple Turns to Ted (TX)
When the Turn to Ted team called the HOA, they said it was up to the post office to make the repairs. “When we reported the broken box to the USPS, we were told by them they are responsible for replacing the boxes. They took the location information from us and stated they would order […]
East Austin park plan moves forward despite resident, land use board concerns about privatization (TX)
At issue in the case of the proposed 0.97-acre Senate Hills Park at 5406 Connally Lane was the Senate Hills Homeowners Association’s request to see the park developed as a private place open only to residents of the surrounding neighborhood. Senate Hills is not a gated community, and the park would be accessible on public […]
‘Offensive’ display in Wilmette condo building prompts outrage (IL)
An anti-Semitic display in a north suburban condo building has prompted outrage among the community. A mannequin bearing the Star of David appears in the window of the first-floor condo. Neighbors in the area say they find the display offensive and want it removed. The mannequin’s designer says his work is being misinterpreted. Read the […]
‘My God, it was scary’: Massive fire ravages 40-year-old condo building in North Myrtle Beach (SC)
Multiple agencies responded to a fire at a condo complex early Tuesday in North Myrtle Beach, according to officials. Crews were called to the Coastal Dunes at 941 South Ocean Boulevard just after 1 a.m., North Myrtle Beach Fire Chief Garry Spain said. Heavy fire was coming from the building when crews arrived on the […]
Developer, HOA apologize over Ramadan decoration fine (UT)
A day after KSL TV first reported a Muslim family received a fine from its homeowners association over their Ramadan decorations, the HOA and the neighborhood developer have apologized. Read the entire article……………………………….
Poinciana residents seek action as trash piles up in neighborhood (FL)
A representative from the HOA, Trish Moore, sent a statement to 8 On Your Side. “We are equally frustrated over the piles of trash that have been illegally dumped in our community. Trash removal is handled by the county, not the HOA,” she said. “As a homeowner’s association we are not equipped to handle trash […]
HOA and Fairhope Veteran to go to court over service dog (AL)
A local veteran is suing his homeowner’s association after the HOA claimed he is not following the neighborhood rules when it comes to pets. The veteran who lives in Fairhope has a service dog. The issue is now going to court. Read the entire article……………………………….
Briarwood residents feel ‘ripped off’ by new owners (IN)
As of Monday’s Plymouth Common Council meeting, Lendterra and the City are on stable ground. Clerk-Treasurer Jeanine Xaver informed the council that Lendterra, the owners of Briarwood Estates, have paid the required full deposit for the water bill. The company had a deadline of June 1 to pay the $4,600 deposit. Read the entire article……………………………….
$2M In Damage, Dozens Displaced In Abingdon Condo Fire: Officials (MD)
A pair of condominium buildings was destroyed in a fire that caused $2 million in damage in Abingdon, according to officials. Investigators said 24 residences were uninhabitable due to the inferno in the 3500 block of Thomas Pointe Court. Read the entire article……………………………….
Fungus, rot, overgrowth, decay; Aurora condo owners say HOA has avoided fixes for years (CO)
Decaying stairs, unfastened railing posts, pot holes, overgrown grass patches and dead trees are just a few of the items on a growing list of complaints residents have with an Aurora HOA. Read the entire article……………………………….
Tuscany, GL Homes settle construction-defect lawsuit (FL)
The Tuscany Property Owners Association has settled a construction-defect lawsuit against GL Homes for $125,000 just a month after it sued the county’s largest homebuilder. The lawsuit, filed April 7, alleged that GL Homes performed its work in “a substandard and defective manner. Read the entire article……………………………….
Neighbors Claim Religious Discrimination After HOA Fines Lehi Family (UT)
A group of neighbors in Lehi sided against their homeowners association after a family was fined for their decorations celebrating Ramadan. Ahsan Ali Khan lives in an Ivory Homes community near 900 West 2800 North. The Khans are Muslim and recently celebrated Ramadan. Read the entire article……………………………….
Firefighters battling multi-alarm blaze at condo complex in Franklin (MA)
Firefighters are battling a multi-alarm blaze that broke out at a condominium complex in Franklin on Monday afternoon.Crews responding to a report of a fire in the area of Crossing Road found flames shooting from the roof of a multi-level building and thick smoke billowing into the air. Read the entire article……………………………….
Owner Feels Locked Out from Information (FL)
Q: I live in Canada and own a condominium unit in Florida. I cannot travel yet to go back to Florida and my condominium board president has blocked me from sending him e-mails. What are my rights to get information about finances, planned maintenance, and minutes of meetings? Read the Q&A…………………………………………
82-year-old woman to lose her Inglewood home after owing $38K in HOA fees (CA)
When Marie Riggins moved into her corner lot home in Inglewood with her late husband in 1986, she thought they’d live there forever. The now 82-year-old widow and her late husband had bought their dream house, which had then been newly built in Inglewood’s Carleton Square gated community. Read the entire article……………………………….
About 30 left homeless after fire guts Tewksbury condo building (MA)
High winds contributed to the spread of a fire Sunday that destroyed about a dozen units in a Tewksbury condominium complex. The fire at the Pheasant Hunt complex on Randolph Road started on the third floor of the structure just before 5 p.m. Within minutes, three fire departments were called to battle the flames. Read […]
Person Injured, Around $750K In Losses After Fire Burns At Modesto Condo (CA)
One person was injured after a fire broke out at a condominium in Modesto overnight, the fire department said. The fire, which was upgraded to three alarms, was buried at the corner of Scenic Drive and Rose Avenue. The flames became so intense, part of the building collapsed. Read the entire article……………………………….
Neither board members nor officers must be unit owners, unless required by governing documents (FL)
Q: Within 2 weeks of our recent elections, the newly elected president finalized the sale of his condominium and moved to the west coast, making him a non-owner. He was then appointed the secretary-treasurer by the majority vote of the board. Our condo association in the last 50 years since its inception has always had […]
Condo Q&A (FL)
Q: A tenant seeking approval to reside in our condominium has a dog weighing 60 pounds. We have a 30-pound limit on all dogs. When we denied the application because of the dog, the tenant then claimed that the dog is an emotional support animal and provided a letter dated after our original denial from […]
No time limit for rules violation hearing (IL)
Q: The rules for our association provide that each rule violation hearing shall be no longer than 50 minutes. The fine for a violation of a rule is typically around $250. An owner in our association contends that the association has no authority to limit a rule violation hearing to 50 minutes. Do you know […]
Tahoe Keys association working on water solutions (CA)
The Tahoe Keys Property Owners Association is working on multiple solutions to the neighborhood water issues. Last December, uranium was discovered in two of the communities’ wells and since then, the residents have had limited access to water. Read the entire article……………………………….
Short-term rentals rile Islands owners (AZ)
Public urination in the front yard, people swimming in the lakes, loud parties and fighting are some of the problems that come with short-term rentals, say homeowners at The Islands community of over 2,000 houses. Residents voiced their frustrations at an overflowing meeting last Monday as the HOA Board announced an election to amend its […]
Will a public pathway end up costing Hollywood condo owners to have it reopened? (FL)
A beachside battle continues in Hollywood. As we first reported earlier in May, a public pathway on North Beach remains closed, shut down by an adjacent condo association. The association is in violation of city code for blocking a public right of way. Now the question is, when will the public path reopen? Read the […]
HOA Homefront: Who watches the HOAs? In a word, no one (CA)
Q: Who has oversight of HOAs in California if someone wants to file a complaint against their HOA or management company? Read the Q&A…………………………….
Goat-Led Wildfire Mitigation on Pioneer Trail (CO)
The San Juan National Forest’s Columbine Ranger District and Edgemont Highlands Community Association are coordinating for a temporary detour of the Pioneer Trail. Edgemont Highlands Community Association is beginning a goat-led wildfire mitigation project near the trail. The trail will be detoured when the goat herd begins work Wednesday, May 26 through June 6. Read […]
DOG BAN: HOA Demands Homeowner Remove Dogs, Says Not Allowed (FL)
A Palm Beach County homeowners association is suing a couple for allegedly keeping two German Shepherd dogs, in violation of HOA rules. The lawsuit, just filed in Palm Beach County circuit court, demands that the couple remove the dogs immediately and permanently. The HOA seeks damages in excess of $30,000. Read the entire article……………………………….
They do it their way: Voluntary HOA keeps activities high and dues low (FL)
Imagine paying just $450 a year in homeowners association dues. And that your dues were voluntary. That’s the case at Coconut River Estates, an ungated community of about 200 homes off Airport-Pulling Road south of Golden Gate Parkway. Their civic association was started 32 years ago and has successfully managed upgrades of common buildings, expansion […]
Bradenton woman at odds with HOA over tree, claims it’s the source of an insect issue (FL)
A Bradenton woman is seeking a permanent solution to an issue she says she’s been dealing with for more than a year. Eighty-two-year-old Katherine Wieder says she started getting bug bites around February 2020. She believes the small bugs were gaining access to her second floor condo through an areca palm tree outside her home. […]
Ask a real estate pro: What can condo association about owner’s smelly squalor?
Q: A unit owner in my building lives in such squalor that the hallway reeks as if something has died. Our association attorney advises us that legal action could take more than a year to resolve the issue. And he says that hoarders are a protected class under the Fair Housing Act. But the smell […]
Homeowner associations not regulated in North Carolina
Realtors say when amenities are just promises, it can create confusion. That’s what homeowners tell FOX8 has continued to happen at Caleb’s Creek in Kernersville. The website shows a Village Center with shops, a pool, a lake for fishing and water sports, but homeowners are still waiting. Read the entire article……………………………….
Johnson County HOA under fire for ignoring residents maintenance issues (KS)
Multiple residents in one Johnson County neighborhood are having issues with damage they say is the responsibility of the homeowners association to fix. The debate is not in court. “This is our support beam right here,” said condo owner Rhonda Zella as she shows the rotting beam across her kitchen ceiling. Read the entire article……………………………….
Pickering senior told she cannot host food drive in her condo building (NC)
While a Pickering senior believes she was told she cannot host a food drive at her condo building due to religious purposes, the board says it simply doesn’t want to set a precedent. Read the entire article……………………………….
Special district’s fees up for vote; residents uneasy about increases (CA)
Residents of Green Valley Hills are in the throes of hashing out a tax hike. Because the 222-lot Landscape and Lighting Assessment District was formed without an inflationary factor, annual fees have remained at $76.90 per lot for more than 30 years. El Dorado Hills Community Service District Parks and Planning Director Tauni Fessler said […]
North Texans Still Struggling to Rebuild After 2019 Dallas Tornado
Presser and her sister, Mimi Roth, co-own their three-bedroom condo at Park Central Condominiums in Dallas. They say they bought insurance for their unit – which covers the contents in their home. The holdup, they learned, was between their homeowners association and its insurance provider. Read the entire article……………………………….
Board of directors vote to rezone Fianna Hills from golf course to residential property (AR)
Attorney John Alford, who represents the property owner’s association, said that when the golf course closes, it will drive down the value of the more than 1,000 homes in the area. “Is that really fair to the property owners around the whole area,” Settle asked the board. Read the entire article……………………………….
Montco Family Told By Homeowners Assoc To Take Down American Flag (PA)
A family in Montgomery County is looking to fight back after a local homeowners association told them to take down a flag pole waving the American flag in front of their house. The flag pole is on common ground near their unit, according to a letter sent by the Galman Group, which owns the Indian […]
Elk Point bubble curtain protects against aquatic weeds (NV)
When Charles Jennings moved to Elk Point four years ago, he noticed thick green and brown plants dominating the bottom of the marina. The plants were knocked back last fall but could possibly return. Read the entire article……………………………….
Court hearing set for woman charged with clearing trees in Topsail Hill Preserve (FL)
Well before the arrests of Glantz and Gaultney, and soon after the tree clearing incident itself, the homeowner’s association board at Crystal Dune sent out a statement of apology. “Our community is distraught at the recent desecration within the Topsail Hill Preserve, an area that is to be respected and protected. To learn that it […]
A Keys Yacht Club Needed A New Roof — The Fix Disturbed A ‘Colony’ Of Protected Birds (FL)
One day last spring, a roofer arrived at the Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center with a bin containing chirping chicks and eggs, not such an unusual delivery for the center during nesting season. Read the entire article……………………………….
Kids saved after fire rages through Middletown condos (NY)
What was believed to have started as a domestic incident at 336 Concord Avenue in the City of Middletown Monday evening turned into an inferno that destroyed 10 condominiums. A boyfriend allegedly assaulted his girlfriend and set the apartment on fire. Read the entire article……………………………….