Missouri Condominium & Homeowner Association News
- HOAs upset with memory care center opening in Overland Park neighborhood (MO) January 30, 2025People in one Overland Park neighborhood are upset after learning about a recently purchased home that will now be an assisted living and memory care facility. The city, however, says the move isn’t illegal, citing Kansas law and regulations. Neighbors in two separate HOAs on both sides of the home are fired up after they couldn’t do anything to stop the change. Read the article…………………………….
- Arnold to accept applications for streetlight program (MO) December 29, 2024Arnold residents who live in subdivisions that do not have streetlights now have an avenue to get some funding for lights to be installed along their streets. City Administrator Bryan Richison said subdivisions with an active Homeowners Association (HOA) may begin applying in January for money to have lights installed, and city officials will start reviewing those applications after March 31. Read the article…………………………….
- How a Missouri lawmaker’s grandkids inspired a bill allowing more people to own chickens December 29, 2024The legislation allows Missourians with two-tenths of an acre or more to own up to six chickens. Missouri state Rep. Jim Murphy, R-St. Louis County, sponsored the bill — and his grandchildren Josie and Lily testified in front of lawmakers to support it. Read the article…………………………….
- Citadel Homeowners Association says shooting could have been prevented with proper safety measures (MO) December 11, 2024Members of the Citadel Homeowners Association were at the scene of Monday’s double homicide at the Charter Landing Apartments. Neighbors said crime is a frequent occurrence at the complex……KSHB 41 reporter La’Nita Brooks followed up with the Citadel HOA Tuesday to learn more about the organization’s ongoing efforts to prevent such incidents. Read the article…………………………….
- Archaeologists discover eroded human remains at pioneer cemetery in Platte City (MO) October 28, 2024On Friday, a pair of archaeologists discovered the remains of Platte City, Missouri, pioneers inside the overgrown Jones-Bane Cemetery……Hanson has been mapping the cemetery for the Copper Ridge Homeowner’s Association, the group responsible for the maintenance of the property. Read the article…………………………….
Missouri News Archives
Missouri Condominium & Homeowner Association Articles
- State Supreme Court rules Hindu group must comply with House Springs neighborhood rules (MO)The Missouri Supreme Court recently upheld a Jefferson County Circuit Court judge’s ruling that a Hindu religious group must comply with a House Springs neighborhood association’s rules and pay a portion of legal fees incurred during a 17-year land dispute. Read the article…………………………….
- Understanding the Role of a Community Manager: A Day in the Life (MO)As community management companies become more popular, your likelihood of running into a community manager increases. But, if you are new to the work of community property management, you may need to fully understand the role of the manager and the value they can bring to your community. Read the article…………………………….
- The Importance of Regular Property Inspections and How to Conduct Them (MO)Regular property inspections are an essential part of community management. They evaluate the private homes in a homeowner’s association (HOA) to ensure the community’s guidelines, rules, and standards are being met. Property inspections can also apply to a community’s common areas. Read the article…………………………….
- Ruffled Feathers: HOA Restrictions on Raising Chickens (MO)On July 12th, Missouri Governor Parsons signed HB 2062, a House Bill that, beginning this August, may ruffle a few feathers of those developers, directors, homeowners, and others associated with Missouri homeowner associations (HOAs). Read the article…………………………….
- Contractual Considerations for Short-Term RentalsProperty owners (“Owners”) interested in engaging in short-term leases should carefully consider the structure of their contracts (“Leases”). Anticipating potential disputes and consequences is essential for avoiding future litigation. A well-written Lease can serve to facilitate friendly, productive, and profitable landlord/tenant relationships. Read the article………………………..
- How To Handle Neighbor Disputes In A Fair MannerDisputes are an inevitable part of living in communities. When people live near each other, they are bound to disagree occasionally. As an association board member knows, disagreements between residents and the board happen often. However, disputes between neighbors are even more common. Read the article………………………..
- How to Keep Owners Engaged in the HOAOwners make up the heart of any HOA. They elect the board of directors. Their HOA fees fund community projects. They provide a volunteer workforce for the community. The owners in your HOA are extremely important. The following are some tips to keep them engaged and active in the community. Read the article………………………..
Missouri Article Archives
Missouri Laws
Procedure to remove violative covenants
Missouri Condominium & Homeowner Association Resources
Community Associations Institute – Heartland Chapter
Homes Association of Kansas City
The Greater Kansas City area has a proud tradition of neighborhoods and a strong network of homes associations to protect that legacy. Homes Associations of Kansas City (HAKC) is an alliance of 53 homeowners associations. HAKC includes associations on both sides of State Line.