A Missouri appellate court rejected a homeowner's appeal of an order to remove solar panels from property in the Lake…
Just try saying that five times fast. Not only is it a serious mouthful, it also carries serious legal obligations…
Being on a homeowners association board means volunteering your time for best of your whole community. It can be an…
Drones. Everyone has heard of them. No one is sure what to make of them. Are they destined to be…
How you handle your HOA reserve funds really makes a difference in the successful running of your association. The quality…
Neighborhoods with HOAs are often very secure places in which to live. However, there are a lot of pitfalls that…
A huge problem for HOA and condo associations over the past 5 years has been “zombie foreclosures.” That’s where a…
It can be frustrating to be part of a meeting that’s disorganized and seems to go on and on. It’s…
If you own a home with a mortgage, you already know one type of lien: your mortgage. However, there are…
Once all of the necessary parties have been added to the proceeding and some basic discovery has been conducted, the…
Repairs and maintenance are part of owning any property. However, for homeowners who live in a neighborhood with an HOA,…
Setting off fireworks is a bright, colorful way to celebrate certain special occasions. While most commonly associated with the 4th…
As the weather becomes warmer here in Michigan, many homeowners or co-owners undergo the yearly “Spring Cleaning.” Unfortunately, many condominium…
A building’s roof serves as the first line of defense against whatever the skies throw at its inhabitants—wind, rain and…
FHA loans are government-insured housing loans that make it easier for people with low credit, low income or a high…
For many, the essence of winter is curling up next to the warmth of a crackling fireplace while enjoying the…
There’s only one thing left to do in the controversy over whether Colorado should back off requiring homebuilders to stand…
Board members come together from vastly different backgrounds to focus on the common goal of serving their community. Some are…
A well-run condominium can be thought of as having two components: (1) physical assets, which are the buildings, structures, and…
We are often asked whether a condominium association may prohibit cigarette smoking in common areas, or in units or single…
Social media can be a great tool for any association, but only when used correctly. If you never post anything…
In the recent case of Jallali v. Knightsbridge Village Homeowners Association, Inc., 2016 WL 320601 (Fla. 4th DCA Jan. 27,…
A quandry that homeowner associations face is how implement security measures when a known violent resident exists. The board has…
Your association board is planning for the big project on the horizon, and is currently reviewing how to finance it.…
Can snakes, the animal commonly known for instilling panic upon sight, actually help to ease anxiety? According to snake owner…
Crime is a concern and a risk in any homeowners association. But incorporating certain trusted systems, such as a neighborhood…
This week, we discuss how to react if you do not bulletproof your HOA against embezzlement and discover your HOA…
Many HOA Board members don’t fully understand the legal obligations that come with serving their community. You rarely see one…
Condominium associations and homeowner associations (HOA) are abundant in Florida. These types of associations are typically governed by declarations/covenants and…
In a September 2014 ruling, the Nevada Supreme Court jolted the lending community by holding that a homeowners association’s (HOA)…
Even the most beautiful home in the most serene town can become a nightmare if you live next door to…
The first thing to remember when living in an association is that you are a neighbor to someone. If nothing…
As a member of a volunteer homeowner association board, it's important to codify the goals and behaviors an effective director…
Every property management company has strengths and weaknesses. Some have a national presence but little understanding of local challenges. Some…
HOA Board members face a lot of decisions when it comes to finances. Usually those decisions involve trying to figure…
The Michigan Court of appeals recently made the following significant rulings that impact Michigan Homeowners’ Associations in Conlin v Upton,…
The Supreme Court of Rhode Island supports the homeowner's association “super priority” concept, making The Ocean State part of a…
Whether you’re out of town or out of commission, you can still attend the homeowners association board meetings by tuning…
Many common interest communities have not kept their documents current with changes in the law, changes in their community or…
Odors from marijuana have now come to the forefront. Not just from smoking, but from cultivation. For many attached home…
A good number of Board members understand that being a leader within their homeowners association can be a very rewarding…
Choosing the best-fit property management company is one of the most difficult decisions an HOA or commercial property owner can…
Section 4750.10 has been added to the Civil Code in order to allow residents to use clotheslines and drying racks,…
3 Steps for community peace; we’ll tackle world peace next time. Noisy neighbors… Almost everyone will have to deal…
Over the last several years, homeowner’s associations and condominium associations across Florida have taken serious losses and written off large…
There is a growing sense of concern among community associations regarding the legal ramifications as the popularity and availability of…
On October 20, 2015, Governor Rick Snyder signed into law Senate Bills 298 and 299 and House Bills 4521 and…
The vast majority of condominium and community associations are nonprofit corporations, but even they have to file taxes. There are…
In Part I of my blog post on guns in community associations, we discussed the fact that the U.S. Supreme…
Successful homeowner associations need a strong Board of Directors. Members understand their role and responsibilities. They have a roadmap. They…