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Real estate Q&A: What can we do about new apartment’s surprise special assessment? (FL)

Q: We are in the process of purchasing an apartment. Our closing attorney received the report from the condominium association…

2 hours ago

Civil Code §4926. Meetings Entirely by Teleconference (CA)

(a) Notwithstanding any other law or the association’s governing documents, a board meeting or meeting of the members may be…

3 hours ago

Settlement Agreements Binding Without Signature (FL)

The ultimate test of a binding settlement agreement is whether the parties to the agreement have a “meeting of the…

19 hours ago

Condo Column: The monkey lost (NH)

All too often attorneys only tell others about the cases they win. This column is about one I recently lost......The…

19 hours ago

Malaysia: Call to improve the strata property law: Condo owners win 10-year repair dispute with developer

The High Court of Sabah and Sarawak here on Tuesday settled a lawsuit claim over defects in the common area…

23 hours ago

Enumerate launches Automate AP to help community associations save cost, reduce fraud risk, and improve operational efficiency

Enumerate, the leading provider of community association management software and payments solutions, is excited to announce the launch of Automate…

23 hours ago

Just the judge: No jury in Homestead trial (WA)

It meant that, continuing Thursday and on into this week, contested issues regarding the north Lynden Homestead golf course and…

23 hours ago

Bluffton homeowners sue Palmetto Bluff Club over mandatory membership waiver (SC)

In an effort to reverse what some Palmetto Bluff residents see as an overreach by the developer to soften club…

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Social Media Best Practices For Your Community

The primary allure of social media in community associations lies in its ability to foster enhanced communication. Platforms like Nextdoor…

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Helpful Tips for Effective Board Operations and Decision-Making (OH)

Effective governance is the backbone of any community association. The board of directors plays a pivotal role in overseeing the…

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Ensuring Financial Stability: When to Initiate the Collection Process for Condominium Associations (MI)

Condominium associations occupy a critical role in maintaining the economic health of community living spaces, balancing the delicate intersection of…

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Philippines: Makati condo refuses to release info for PDEA ‘leak’ probe, cites privacy

The management of a condominium unit mentioned in an alleged leaked report of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) has…

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Litany of lawsuits blame former B.C. condo owners for massive fire

Two years after a catastrophic condominium fire forced more than 160 people from their homes in Abbotsford, B.C., more than…

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Homeowner Associations, Condominiums, and the Corporate Transparency Act (WV)

Since the enactment of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), property ownership associations such as homeowner associations and condominiums (collectively, POAs)…

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New York City’s Hidden Water Tax May Cause 8% Increase in Bills

New Yorkers love to complain about taxes, including but not limited to property taxes, sales taxes and income taxes. Now…

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The Inalienable Rights Of Hawaii’s Condominium Owners

As we look forward to additional years of decision making for legislation, I would like to offer an overview of…

1 day ago

HOA board member doesn’t want to raise assessments (NV)

Q: I’ve got a question about the board raising monthly dues. I was just voted to the board in December.…

1 day ago

Ask Amy: Can my HOA just raise my dues (TX)

From fines and fees to unexplained expenses we commonly hear your complaints about issues some of you are having with…

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What’s an HOA and do you have to join? What Texas law says about homeowners associations

Did you recently purchase your first home? Congratulations.  Owning a home is a big responsibility, and it can be more…

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Murrysville homeowners’ association wants dredged sediment cleared away (PA)

One of the main reasons homeowners associations exist is to ensure the neighborhoods they govern remain clean and tidy.  It’s…

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Granite Co. residents frustrated over decision to stop maintaining Lakeshore Drive (MT)

Granite County Commissioners have made good on their pledge to halt all maintenance on Lakeshore Drive, located along Georgetown Lake. …

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Construction underway to fix sinkholes that have plagued Phoenix condo complex (AZ)

Most people don’t like to hear the sound of construction but for people who live at a north Phoenix condo…

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Lawmakers to refile bill to stop HOAs from taking people’s homes after Channel 2 investigation (GA)

Just a day after Channel 2 Action News aired an investigation into people losing their homes over aggressive homeowners’ associations,…

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POA to ask county for tornado clean up aid

“A lot of debris remains,” Keck said, adding that it took six months to clean up after the winter ice…

2 days ago

Boca Raton HOA Sued Over Electric Scooter Accident (FL)

A Boca Raton Homeowners Association is being sued by a man who claims the HOA’s poorly maintained parking lot led…

2 days ago

What can homeowners associations enforce in Illinois? Here’s what state law allows

If you’re a part of a homeowners or condominium association in Illinois that has a long list of rules, you…

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Firefighters battling another two alarm fire at Rosslyn condo building (VA)

For the second day in a row, there’s a fire in a large Rosslyn condominium building.  After a vehicle fire…

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SE Houston neighbors say mailboxes have been busted up for 3 months (TX)

A resident told KHOU 11 News the cluster box units in the Bay Knoll subdivision of Clear Lake were broken…

2 days ago

Condo Smarts: Depreciation report rules differ within province (BC)

Dear Tony: As a follow up to last week’s column on depreciation reports, our management team attended an information session…

2 days ago

Peace flag defender sparks online debate: The Ridge at Eagle Crest bans all flag displays but the Stars and Stripes (OR)

The Eagle Crest area west of Redmond is home to seven neighborhoods' homeowners associations, one of which recently sparked debate…

2 days ago

Mount Pleasant village president dumps waste from private pond on public land to avoid cost (WI)

The village president of Mount Pleasant is facing public criticism for using a village-owned property slated to become a public…

2 days ago

Electric Vehicles – Still an Unsolved Issue

In 2011 I wrote an article for Common Ground, the national magazine for the Community Associations Institute (CAI).  In looking…

2 days ago

Managing Cashflow for Community Associations

The highest use of a community association manager is as an experienced, certified professional who eases the burden on volunteer…

2 days ago

‘We want the ticks gone’: Organizers calling for action against state parks “no mow” policy (NY)

The West River Homeowners Association called for action against the New York State Parks “no mow” policy to prevent ticks…

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1 dead, another injured in condo fire near UNLV (NV)

One person died and a second person was injured in a fire early Monday on the fifth floor of a…

2 days ago

Family jumps from second-story in St. Peters condo fire (FL)

Two adults and two children were transported to the hospital with smoke-inhalation injuries, according to the fire chief.  “They jumped…

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‘You broke us.’ GA lawmakers to rein in aggressive HOAs after hearing homeowner horror stories

HOA nightmares are one of the most frequent calls into the Channel 2 Action News investigative tipline. Now there are…

3 days ago

Homeowners fund their own fire prevention efforts using an aggressive team of goats in a volatile canyon (CA)

Homeowners in the Eucalyptus Hill Improvement Association (EHIA) have brought in a herd of goats to begin reducing the fire…

3 days ago

Hurricane Preparedness: Beyond the Basics (FL)

As Floridians, the dance of hurricane prep is an annual occurrence. From June to November, vigilance cannot wane as we…

3 days ago

Uncovering Asbestos During Condo Refurbishment: Navigating Challenges and Options (ON)

Embarking on a major refurbishment project for a condominium is an exciting endeavor, promising revitalized spaces and enhanced living experiences…

3 days ago

Enhancing Condo Aesthetics: Window Replacement vs. Repainting Considerations (ON)

In the realm of condominium maintenance and improvement, decisions regarding windows and exterior aesthetics are crucial for maintaining property value…

3 days ago

Big Changes to Condo Record Laws (FL)

If the association is still doing things the old fashioned way and making deposits by filling out a deposit slip…

3 days ago

Refund Rights Run with Title (FL)

Q: My condominium association board assessed seven thousand dollars per unit right after the Hurricane Ian in 2022, which I…

3 days ago

Some Arizona property deeds contain racist restrictions. A new law seeks to nullify them

Dianne Post didn't believe it until she saw it, right there in the deed to her central Phoenix home.  “Sure…

3 days ago

CINC Systems launches Cephai, the CAM Industry’s First GenAI Solution

CINC Systems, the leading provider of software solutions for the community association management (CAM) industry, announced the launch of Cephai…

3 days ago

HOA rejects own committee’s recommendation (AZ)

How does the Ahwatukee Board of Management spell diversion, set-up and please let us ignore you further? C-O-M-M-I-T-T-E-E.  Last spring…

3 days ago

Neighborhood dispute has HOA calling foul on youth ball field in East Sarasota (FL)

The president of a Sarasota homeowners' association is calling foul on a church's youth baseball field where he says lights…

3 days ago

New Hawai‘i law aimed at tackling illegal short-term rentals, provides counties with home rule authority

Gov. Josh Green touts it as a pivotal tool to tackle Hawai‘i’s housing crisis. Opponents say it doesn’t even address…

4 days ago

Essential Guide to Understanding Your HOA Board of Directors

HOAs play a crucial role in maintaining residential communities, ensuring they operate smoothly and preserve property values. Central to the…

4 days ago