A dried-up lake is at the center of a contentious and ongoing neighborhood dispute in Mobile. Optimist Lake off Cody Road is now filled with overgrowth after a dam collapsed in 2021. There’s finger-pointing about how it got to that point and a power struggle over who has the authority to call the shots. Mike Damoff says before the HOA nightmare began, families kayaked, fished, and enjoyed gatherings at the lake.    Read the article…………………………….

It’s been eight days since torrential rain flooded hundreds of homes all across the Gulf Coast. Lake Forest in Daphne, the second largest subdivision in Alabama, was hit especially hard.  A lot of people are displaced as crews work to gut homes and remove mold.  We spoke with two members of the Lake Forest Property Owners Association who are asking residents to stay patient and they’re also asking for help from the community.    Read the article…………………………….

The Lake Forest Property Owners Association is putting together efforts to help those impacted by the flooding.  Cleanup and recovery is the main focus, and that’s why the association says it is accepting donations to help families rebuild.     Video news report……………………..

Around a dozen residents of Montgomery’s Taylor Lakes neighborhood showed up to the first city council meeting of April frustrated with their homeowner’s association. They say the association has not met with them in years, forcing residents to meet independently.  The neighborhood is in Councilman Oronde Mitchell’s district, and he has faced the same issue as residents.   Read the article…………………………….

A Gulf Shores woman is behind bars charged with first-degree arson after allegedly setting her condo on fire last week.  According to the Gulf Shores Police Department, Jennifer Nelson started the fire last Friday at the Seawind Condominium on East Beach Boulevard.     Read the article…………………………….

Residents of the Chandalar South neighborhood are expressing frustration over three townhomes that remain damaged after a fire in November 2023. Despite being notified in March 2024 that the properties needed to be demolished, no action has been taken.    Read the article…………………………….

Carol Price is hurt. And she is angry. Price’s ex-husband and eldest son were the two men found dead earlier this week following a standoff and exchange of gunfire at a home in Shelby County’s The Narrows subdivision off U.S. 280. The events leading up to the deadly standoff began years ago with an $830 homeowners association assessment dispute, Price said. It all ended Tuesday with the shooting death of Price’s son, 48-year-old William Chenoweth Jr.  Read the article…………………………….

The Homeowners Association of Lake Martin, Sandy Creek Area presented the final pieces of its package to the City of Dadeville this Tuesday.  The HOA’s Annexation Committee presented a plaque with a proposed map and a legal description of the annex area, which was prepared by a registered surveyor. HOA president Dave Maddox informed the council they do have a deadline with the state legislative session starting Feb. 4.   Read the article…………………………….

If you have ever been to the Flora-Bama, chances are you have passed by the Caribe Resort in Orange Beach, AL. The Caribe, like many beach resorts, is a condominium building containing individually owned residential units which collectively are overseen by a condominium association, a nonprofit organization that functions similarly to a homeowner’s association. The Supreme Court of Alabama recently issued an opinion discussing how nonprofit corporations like condominium associations are governed under state law.   Read the article…………………………….

Foley has established greenbelt zones to serve as buffers between major roads and new developments. The Foley City Council recently voted to approve an amendment to the zoning ordinance to create these zones……Under the ordinance, the greenbelt zones will be maintained by the subdivision property owner’s association or the homeowner’s association.     Read the article…………………………….

The Alabama Supreme Court has denied Baldwin County Sewer Service, LLC’s (BCSS) petition for a writ of mandamus in a long-running legal battle over a sewer rate increase. The decision, delivered on September 6, 2024, stems from a 2014 lawsuit brought by several homeowners’ associations who alleged that BCSS violated a 1991 agreement between a real-estate developer and the company.   Read the article…………………………….

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Smiths Station woman on theft charges.  On July 31, investigators received reports of theft of property from the Shadow Wood subdivision Home Owner’s Association in Smiths Station. According to officials, a member of the HOA advised that the previous president, Latoya Cook, used approximately $11,000 from the HOA account for personal use.   Read the article…………………………….

Residents of a lakeside neighborhood in Hoover say stormwater runoff from construction development in the city is bringing pollution to their backyards.  According to longtime locals, Lake Paradise once covered nearly 30 acres. Over the past two decades, trash and sediment flowing downstream have reduced the lake’s size.   Read the article…………………………….

An HOA decision in a Hoover subdivision has ruffled some feathers. The board allegedly had a flock of ducks removed from the community lake. There used to be about eight ducks living on Moon Glow Lake, only two a few left now. Neighbors say someone came Thursday before dawn and rounded up most of them, and took them away.    Read the article…………………………….

Hidden between Phoenix East and Phoenix VIII is a slender building named Perdido Dunes. For many years Perdido Dunes has been using a two-and-a-half-foot strip of land owned by Phoenix Rentals. The long beachfront battle between Orange Beach condominiums has been settled, with the Alabama Supreme Court confirming a new tower is entitled to squatter’s rights.    Read the article…………………………….

A central Alabama woman was killed early Monday when a tree crashed into her condominium during a thunderstorm, authorities said.  The 79-year-old woman, whose name has not yet been released, was alone in her residence at the Mountain Brook Court Condominiums on Montevallo Road when the large tree fell onto her home at about 6:30 a.m. CDT, AL.com reported.   Read the article…………………………….

The Wind Drift Condominiums has lifted their notice to evacuate after performing temporary structural repairs, according to a statement from the complex.  The condominiums had structural deficiencies that were noticed on April 3, causing an evacuation.  After performing the temporary repairs, the structural engineer of record said the repairs were satisfactory. (end of news article)

Nearly 50 units at a condominium in Orange Beach were evacuated Wednesday.  Orange Beach city crews and the fire marshal determined that the east tower of the Wind Drift condos on Perdido Beach Blvd. is unsafe.  The city says occupants can not reenter their units until further notice.   Read the article…………………………….

In a surprise decision Friday night, a federal district court ruled that the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) is unconstitutional, effectively placing the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting on hold. By way of background, the CTA was enacted on January 1, 2021 as part of the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act as an attempt to prevent money laundering and tax evasion by requiring new reporting for certain companies doing business in the U.S.     Read the article…………………………….

Eight years ago, however, Reeves said the HOA illegally placed trees and a boulder in the middle of his turnabout, otherwise known as a traffic island. He claims the HOA shortened the width of the roads and has also placed rebar into the ground which can tear into tires of vehicles trying to make the tighter turns among other preventative measures.

Fifty-four-year-old female arrested for embezzling thousands of dollars.  According to Gulf Shores Police, on March 24, 2023, the department received a report of embezzlement and misuse of funds involving the Craft Farms Property Owners Association.    Read the article………………………………

A pond in the Avalon neighborhood in Moody is dried out and filled with hundreds of dead fish. It’s causing problems for dozens of homeowners who say it smells, even in their homes, and they’re fed up.  Read the article…………………………….

There will be smiles of joy instead of tearful goodbyes when the owner of the Fred the tortoise, who was threatened with eviction from Ross Bridge, holds a party for the reptile and concerned community members on Sunday.    Read the article………………………..

A Smiths Station woman is facing theft charges after authorities say she may have used thousands of dollars in Home Owners Association (HOA) funds for her own use.  The Lee County Sheriff’s Office received a theft report from the Shadow Wood subdivision HOA in Smiths Station on July 31.    Read the article………………………..

The city manager says the city is working to figure out how the damage occurred but believe the responsibility to fix the easement will fall on the homeowners association.  Read the article………………………..

A young man in Ross Bridge is fighting to save his beloved pet after he says the homeowner’s association told him it was not allowed.  “Fred” lives in an enclosed backyard in the neighborhood. He weighs about 130 pounds and is kind of a cross between a pet and a landscaper.   Read the article………………………..

Neighbors reported that a resident might still be trapped inside. All other condo units were successfully evacuated prior to fire department arrival on scene.   Read the article………………………..

While the dam and property beneath the road are on private property, the Riverchase Country Club cannot afford to pay to fix the problem, City Administrator Allan Rice said. Thus, the section of the road that goes across the dam has remained closed for more than a year.   Read the article………………………..

Springville Public Works Department Director Earl Peeples said since the developer of the subdivision went bankrupt, these roads were never technically turned over to the city. Instead, they’re owned by the homeowners association which never formally organized.   Read the article………………………..

The Alabama Department of Public Health is investigating cases of Legionella disease linked to a condominium complex in Baldwin County.  State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris said the ADPH is not aware of any serious illnesses from the outbreak. Legionella is not spread person-to-person. People are infected by breathing a mist or vapor containing the bacteria.   Read the article………………………..

It’s been a tumultuous time in Lake Forest with a faction of homeowners publicly questioning the property owners’ association board and alleging improper financial dealings.   Read the article………………………..

Traffic safety concerns are growing in the Lake Forest subdivision as residents are asking the Property Owner’s Association to get the city to crack down on speeding in their neighborhood.  Read the article………………………..

Members of the Springview Homeowners Association spoke during a meeting of the Moody City Council on Monday, Sept. 12, where they addressed questions about maintenance responsibilities of streets and sidewalks.    Read the article………………………..

“Just to ride home, see a flag out front that represents what you stood for both as a public servant and in the military as well,” said Anthony.  They’re now being asked to take down the patriotic symbol. According to the Lake Forest HOA, they have a section written in their “Covenants and Restrictions” that states no flag poles other than ones mounted on a house and shorter than 4 feet can be placed in the community without prior written ...

A Shelby County woman was sentenced for embezzling from her employer and the homeowners’ associations they managed, according to U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and FBI Special Agent in Charge Johnnie Sharp Jr.  United States District Judge Karon O. Bowdre sentenced Aimee Louise Statham, 47, of Chelsea, to 40 months in prison for wire fraud. Statham pleaded guilty to the charge in April.   Read the article………………………..

You may remember a few months back, NBC 15 reported live from a community gathering in the Lake Forest subdivision in Baldwin County. the largest subdivision in the state of Alabama. A group of residents called “Lake Forest Strong” brought forth their complaints about the property owners association board of directors, and what the group claims are unscrupulous dealings.  Read the article………………………..

There are some very big issues festering in Alabama’s biggest subdivision.  Around 3,500 families make up Lake Forest in Daphne. They all pay homeowner’s dues that add up to nearly $3 million a year.   Read the entire article……………………………….

It’s hard to beat the views Domenic Carlucci takes in everyday as he tends to Isle Dauphine Golf Club on Dauphin Island. He’s part of a group of retired volunteers with the Dauphin Island Property Owners Association that have been maintaining the sandy links since last May. The DIPOA owns the course.   Read the entire article……………………………….

An elderly Shelby County is concerned about drainage and water issues. It’s something they never suspected when they bought their home a few years ago. Now they question why the city of Alabaster won’t do more to offer relief for their property and the neighborhood.   Read the entire article……………………………….

After two years of digging and a recent court battle, a local property association is claiming victory over lenders, investors, and home builder DR Horton.   Read the entire article……………………………….

Federal prosecutors charged a Shelby County woman for wire fraud for embezzling from her employer and the homeowners’ associations they managed, according to U.S. Attorney Prim F. Escalona and FBI Special Agent in Charge Johnnie Sharp Jr.   Read the entire article……………………………….

A neighborhood in Huntsville is sounding the alarm in the name of safety. Woodmill Trace is located on Christopher Drive, just down the road from the intersection of U.S. Highway 72. The intersection of Christopher Dr. and Highway 72 is the only exit out of the neighborhood.  Read the entire article……………………………….

HPD Investigator Mike Eichhorn says they’re mostly on Homeowners Association buildings and private businesses. He says every Flock camera in Huntsville will be privately owned, HPD will not be buying any additional cameras.    Read the entire article……………………………….

A Jefferson County Homeowners Association is suing its management company, and the bank that held its money.  A lawsuit filed by the Black Creek Station Subdivision alleges that Rouland Management Services (RMS), it’s owner, and an employee, mismanaged and even stole HOA dollars that were entrusted to it.   Read the entire article……………………………….

Four neighborhoods in Shelby and Jefferson Counties have filed suit against Rouland Management, a local subdivision management company, after residents say the company misplaced at least $200,000 of their funds.   Watch the news report……………………………

The legal battle between a Baldwin County veteran and his homeowner’s association continues as he claims the Fairhope Motorcoach Resort seeks to prevent him from having a service dog in the neighborhood.  Read the entire article……………………………….

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……………………………….

A large hole creating a problem for residents in the Donovan Landing subdivision in Seminole this week. Flash flooding in Baldwin County Wednesday proving how powerful rushing water can be in areas already inundated with rain.  “It was 7 inches over a few hours time,” said Ronald Griffin, vice president of the Donovan Landing homeowner’s association in Seminole.   Read the entire article……………………………….

Highland Lakes residents tell us their once pristine lake is now brown with little life. “We used to have ducks and geese. Now they don’t come around at all. The fish are all dead,” explains Rex Dotts.   Read the entire article……………………………….

The Edgewater Condos in Gulf Shores could add a toy sandbox to the resort amenities after their outdoor poll was buried under sand from Hurricane Ida.  Read the entire article……………………………….