Across the country, numerous states have passed uniform community housing statutes that create liens for homeowner’s associations against units in their communities for unpaid assessments. These liens are typically automatically enforceable upon failure to pay an assessment. Once enforceable, the liens can obtain “super priority” status over other lien holders. The super priority lien of […]
Early morning West Fargo fire rips through multi-unit condo (ND)
A West Fargo fire displaced several residents after it ripped through a condo building. A spokesperson with the City of West Fargo says they fire began at approximately 3:45 a.m. Wednesday morning at 237 12th ½ Avenue East. Crews arrived to large flames and smoke pouring from the roof of the building. A ladder truck […]
Bismarck Fire Department responds to early-morning condo fire (ND)
According to a report from the BFD, at approximately 3:40 a.m, the Central Dakota Communications Center received a report of a fire in a condominium in the 100 block of Bismarck’s Riverside Park Road. As they arrived on the scene, Bismarck fire crews found a smoldering fire Read the article………………………..
BFD responds to attic fire in 3-story condo building (ND)
The Bismarck Fire Department was called to a Bismarck condominium building on Saturday, September 10, after a fire broke out in the attic of the building. Read the article………………………..
Bismarck Fire Department responds to fire at condo (ND)
The Bismarck Fire Department responded to a fire at a condo Saturday afternoon. Fire officials say they received a report of an explosion and a deck on fire in the 1100 block of Jefferson Avenue just before 4:30 p.m. Read the entire article……………………………….
Grand Forks condo complex heavily damaged by fire (ND)
The Grand Forks Fire Department battled a south side condo fire Tues. afternoon. Crews were notified of the blaze shortly before 12:30. Flames were visible from the roof area of Unit C of the Cherry Arms Condominiums on the 3400-3500 block of Cherry St. Multiple trucks were utilized in extinguishing the fire at the twelve-plex […]
Fargo man told to take American flag down because it’s too noisy in the wind (ND)
A rippling American flag is at the center of a controversy for a Fargo condo association. Andrew Almer has flown his flag proudly from his balcony for the last two years. Read the article…………………………………
Condo building evacuated for gas leak on Christmas night (ND)
A gas leak was reported at 4:52 p.m. Wednesday at Cedarholm Condos, 3002 10th St. N. in Fargo. Its residents were evacuated, according to Captain Ryan Viergutz with the Fargo Fire Department. He told a WDAY News crew on scene they have to dig through the frost to access the broken pipe. Read the article…………………………..
ND Supreme Court: Warrantless drug-sniffing dogs OK in condos
The North Dakota Supreme Court says it’s OK for police to bring drug-sniffing dogs into privately owned condominiums without a warrant. The opinion posted last week rejected an appeal by Andrew Williams, a West Fargo man who was arrested for possession of marijuana after police brought the dog into a common hallway he shared with […]
North Dakota man arrested for dealing pot says drug dog should not have been allowed in condo
The North Dakota Supreme Court has ruled it’s OK for police to bring a drug-sniffing dog into a secured apartment without a warrant, but now the court is being asked to decide whether that opinion applies to owned condominiums. Read more………