Indiana Condominium & Homeowner Asssociation News
- City works to amend subdivision ordinance (IN) February 7, 2025Columbus City Council members approved a number of amendments on first reading to the city’s subdivision control ordinance on Tuesday night. The amendments are intended in part to free up more open space in the city’s future subdivisions, while also providing developers interested in doing business in Columbus more clarity in what to expect from the plan commission process, according to planning officials. Read the article…………………………….
- The heart of modern neighborhoods (IN) January 31, 2025In an era where digital connections often overshadow personal ones, strong homeowner associations have become more vital than ever. While HOAs sometimes get a bad rap for enforcing rules about paint colors or lawn maintenance, their true value lies in creating vibrant, connected communities that enhance property values and quality of life. Read the article…………………………….
- Supreme Court Greenlights CTA Enforcement: What Community Associations Need to Know January 23, 2025Supreme Court Ruling on CTA Enforcement: On Thursday January 23, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court allowed FinCEN to continue enforcing the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), requiring U.S. corporations, including community associations, to disclose information about their board members (“beneficial owners”). Read the article…………………………….
- Fishers seeks 10% cap on rentals in single-family neighborhoods to slow corporate investors (IN) January 23, 2025Fishers could become the first Indiana city to ban new rental properties in single-family subdivisions where at least 10% of homes already serve as rentals, a policy designed to curb the influx of large investors buying and leasing homes……The Fishers rental cap would resemble restrictions that homeowner associations in Fishers and elsewhere already have in place. Read the article…………………………….
- Corporate Transparency Act Filing Deadline Reinstated: What You Need to Know December 23, 2024On December 3, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a nationwide preliminary injunction against enforcing the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). The injunction temporarily halted community association board members across the U.S. from filing the required beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting. On December 6, 2024, the government filed a notice of appeal seeking to challenge the injunction. On December 23, 2024, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a stay on the injunction previously granted ...
- Fort Wayne housing amendment: ‘Neighbors lose their voice’ (IN) December 17, 2024The Fort Wayne Planning Commission discussed a proposed amendment to the current zoning ordinance that would allow homeowners more flexibility when building on their property at Monday’s meeting Read the article…………………………….
- Indianapolis begins demolition of long-troubled Towne and Terrace housing complex (IN) December 17, 2024Built in the 1960s, the townhome complex near 42nd Street and Post Road devolved into a hotbed for drug dealing and crime in recent years, in part because of mismanagement by prior homeowners association leaders, the city says. City officials began buying up the complex’s 32 buildings following a 2022 settlement that ended a nine-year legal battle with the HOA, Towne and Terrace Corp. Read the article…………………………….
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- The Fair Housing Act (FHA): Impact to Community AssociationsThe Fair Housing Act (FHA), enacted as part of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, prohibits discrimination in housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, and disability. FHA provisions also impact condominium, homeowner (HOA) and townhome community associations. Read the article…………………………….
- Linda F. Slavick Trust v. Christmas Lake Properties Association, Inc. (IN)Civil plenary. Affirms Spencer Circuit Court Judge Jon Dartt’s summary judgment order in favor of Christmas Lake Properties Association, Inc. on claims and counterclaims related to whether the landowner was entitled to exclusive waterfront rights under covenants and restrictions adopted in 2005. Read the article…………………………….
- Working with Your Community Association’s Professional Team: Management, Insurance Agent, Legal Counsel, and MoreEffective collaboration and communication with your professional team is vital for the smooth administration of a condominium, homeowner (HOA), or townhome community association. From day-to-day management to long-term strategic planning, board members must work with a variety of professionals to maintain the community’s property, finances, and legal compliance. Read the article…………………………….
- When Disaster Strikes Your Community Association: Education and Best PracticesA wide range of disasters affect a community association’s property, infrastructure, financial stability, and the safety of its residents. Natural disasters that can impact condominium, homeowner (HOA) and townhome community associations include fire, hurricanes, tornados, earthquakes, flooding, wildfires, landslides, and storms. Negligence and accidents can also create or contribute to a disastrous consequence. Read the article…………………………….
- When Disaster Strikes Your Community Association: Property Damage and Risk AssessmentA wide range of disasters affect a community association’s property, infrastructure, financial stability, and the safety of its residents. Natural disasters that can impact condominium, homeowner (HOA) and townhome community associations include fire, hurricanes, tornados, earthquakes, flooding, wildfires, landslides, and storms. Negligence and accidents can also create or contribute to a disastrous consequences. Read the article…………………………….
- Winter Checklist for your Community AssociationWinter maintenance and preparation are critical aspects of condominium, homeowner (HOA), and townhome association management for communities impacted by cold weather, freezing temperatures, and snow. Board members, community leaders, and property managers that proactively address their winter checklist can minimize risks, maximize safety, and work to ensure the comfort of residents throughout the colder months. Read the article…………………………….
- Pet Rules in Community Associations: 11 ConsiderationsCreating a pet policy for a condominium, homeowners (HOA), or townhome community association involves balancing the needs of pet owners with the rights and expectations of all residents. Here are eleven considerations that can help board members and community leaders create a fair and comprehensive pet policy. Read the article…………………………….
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