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Two Georgetown women are sounding the alarm with the belief that the geese population are being ‘annihilated’ (DE) April 23, 2025
Two women in Georgetown say they’re sounding the alarm about what they say is the “annihilation” of the geese population in their community. Sandra Wald and Susan Townsend say their HOA should have their permit to addle goose eggs revoked. Egg addling is a wildlife management technique used to prevent bird eggs from hatching. There are various methods to do this but Wald and Townsend say their HOA has hired a contractor, Envirotech, to oil the eggs. Read the article…………………………….
Birds are unwelcome visitors in condo at The Vineyards (DE) March 23, 2025
When Katya Blake bought a two-bedroom condo for her parents in 2022, she didn’t factor in some unwelcome guests. Since January, four European starlings have come through an outside vent and made their way to the vent of an interior bathroom. All died after failing to find a way out. “The smell is horrible,” said Blake. Read the article…………………………….
Sussex County to send caution letter to Cape Windsor HOA, builder Piney Island (DE) March 3, 2025
Paul and Gladys King were surprised when it was discovered their existing HVAC and propane tank encroached on mandatory setbacks within their Cape Windsor neighborhood, but went through the process, arriving at the Sussex County Board of Adjustment on Feb. 24. Read the article…………………………….
Online petition started to increase fence height in local neighborhood (DE) January 23, 2025
An online petition was created to raise the height requirement for fences at Overbrook Shores. Carolyn Hoops started the petition and is asking the Overbrook Shores Homeowner’s Association to revise the fence covenant that limits the height to four feet. Kathy Connell walked into her backyard on Wednesday, unlocking her five foot fence. Connell says the current HOA wants her to remove this top portion of her fence, saying it’s one foot too tall. Read the article…………………………….
Ocean View resident questions HOA’s uneven enforcement (DE) October 31, 2024
A resident in Ocean View reported that their homeowner’s association (HOA) ordered the removal of a small political sign from their lawn, citing HOA bylaws that prohibit unapproved signs. According to the resident, the HOA’s enforcement of these rules appears inconsistent, as other neighbors have displayed flags and signs without consequence. Read the article…………………………….

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Having issues with your HOA? How to handle in Delaware
Video on how to handle problems with your HOA in Delaware Watch the video………………………….
What is a DUCIOA?Resale Certificate and why do I?need it? (DE)
The resale certificate is a document promulgated in response to a consumer protection law in Delaware known as the Delaware Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (DUCIOA). The law’s purpose is to disclose vital information about, among other things, a community’s financial health, a potential resident’s financial obligation, the rules and regulations that govern its residents, and the issues that have been discussed at recent meetings. Read the article………………………..
Addressing Complaints of Marijuana Smoke In Community Associations Following Legalization Of Recreational Marijuana Use In Delaware and Maryland
As of April 23, 2023, and July 1, 2023, Delaware and Maryland, respectively, have legalized the personal use of marijuana. In light of the recent laws, common interest communities across these two states may soon (if not already), contemplate how to appropriately address an uptick in complaints related to marijuana smoke. Read the article………………………..
2023 Delaware Legislative Update
Delaware has experienced some noteworthy legislative activity at both the county and state level. While new legislation has not been adopted in the current legislative session, below is a brief summary of the activity transpiring over the last few months that foreshadows what is coming in the future. Read the article………………………..
Why do I need condo insurance when insurance is covered in HOA dues?
As an insurance agent, I hear this question a lot. My reply is this: Yes, the condominium association has what they call a master condo policy that covers the interest of the condominium association, not the owner’s unit. What I mean by this is that the master policy does not cover the unit owners’ contents, or building additions and alterations that they may make to the inside of their unit, or the personal liability for what happens inside their unit and some types of loss assessments that may be assessed to the unit owners from the association. Read the article………………………..