……But during the last session of the conference, Fears, a director and consulting actuary for Pinnacle Actuarial Resources, heard something he hadn’t heard in his 20-plus years of captive advisory work. When Utah’s representative spoke up at that final panel, consisting of a group of regulators reporting new developments in their state, Utah’s captive director said his state passed legislation to allow homeowners associations to form captives in Utah.    Read the article…………………………….

“There is a working sprinkler system with plants that can live without much water — I really liked that it was natural landscaping,” Hodnett said. “There was nothing stating the landscape plan had not been completed. Nothing about the property having a continuing violation was included on the HOA disclosure at the title signing.”  A few months after moving in he received a notice from the homeowners association stating that he needed to submit a plan to be approved for ...

Based on the court’s findings, a receiver — the appointed officer who has custody of certain assets and can liquidate them and distribute the proceeds — was assigned to the owners association. According to court documents, the receiver was ordered to “audit the books and records going back 12 months and if a reasonable basis existed, for additional time periods beyond the 12-month time period.”  The receiver determined that “significant commercial and personal expenses of Abdalla or entities owned or ...

Zach Renstrom was pitching water conservation ideas several years ago to a homebuilder in his neighborhood — and clearly boring the man’s wife.  ”One option,” Renstrom said, “is we just pay you to rip out the grass in your yard.”  She suddenly wasn’t bored anymore. “His wife looked up” from her phone, Renstrom remembers, “and said, ‘I’ll be damned if you rip out my grass so another Californian can move here.’”   Read the article…………………………….

Residents of affordable developments such as Park City Heights and Central Park Condos told the Park City Council Thursday about unexpected HOA costs that are squeezing their budgets.  Luke McCarthy lives in one of the city’s 138 deed-restricted for sale units. McCarthy was able to get a condo last year after a four-year wait on the affordable housing list. At closing time, he said learning about the over $500 HOA fee he’d have to cover was a “rude awakening.”   Read ...

Developers aren’t building condos in Utah because of design constraints, equity investment issues and the promise of a lower return for a much higher risk, according to a panel of industry experts and interviews with lenders.  The answers come after the share of condos fell to a record low in recent years in Utah and nationwide as investors and developers increasingly turned toward building apartments instead.   Read the article…………………………….

A neighborhood in Highland was flooded by what was initially believed to be a pipe burst, but Provo River Water Users Association said it was actually due to a mechanical failure of a manway cover.  The flooding happened Saturday afternoon near the intersection of 6400 West and 10400 North.Tens of thousands of gallons of water were seen rushing out of the Murdock Canal, which is overseen by the association.     Read the article…………………………….

A Utah woman was sentenced to home detention and probation on Monday after stealing from the HOA and putting the money in her own pockets.  Sharon Lee Ann Gordon, 66, of Hurricane, was sentenced Monday, April 8, to 12 months and one day of home detention, and three years’ probation after pleading guilty to stealing more than $230,000 from an HOA during her time as the HOA Treasurer,   Read the article…………………………….

The documents state that Deleone had ‘aggressively’ asked local law enforcement and the High Star Ranch Homeowner’s Association to take care of the problem, but allegedly decided to take matters into her own hands by following and berating drivers she deemed to be going “too fast.”   Read the article…………………………….

Homeowners in the Timberwolf and Aspen Creek Crossing subdivisions have followed the condo development closely. They’re worried about traffic and safety impacts to Red Pine Road in upper Canyons Village.  They’d successfully lobbied the Snyderville Basin Planning Commission to ban a driveway on the property, which is behind the Escala Lodge, in 2012.    Read the article…………………………….

ABC4.com reached out to both Murray City and Rocky Mountain Power. The power company said it has communicated with residents and visited the neighborhood.  Rocky Mountain Power said that, based on the history of streetlight service in the housing development, the company does not own the light. Instead, the company says the responsibility falls on the homeowner’s association.   Read the article…………………………….

Flames burn a two-story condominium at Moab Springs Ranch early Sunday morning. Photo courtesy of Moab Police Moab Police Chief Lex Bell in his weekly report said fire marshals were called out to investigate and the source of origin was discarded painter rags, confirmed Fire Chief TJ Brewer.    Read the article…………………………….

Bob Theobald filed suit against Park City Planning Commission Chair Sarah Hall and her husband Gerry in May 2023, alleging they violated building and land use rules while renovating their 7-acre property in Park Meadows.  Theobald is also suing city hall, saying it didn’t provide proper oversight and adequate enforcement.    Read the article…………………………….

In 2008 the Bald Eagle Club in upper Deer Valley prohibited nightly rentals through its homeowner association bylaws. A proposed ordinance on the council’s agenda Thursday would have taken it a step further and enshrined the neighborhood’s nightly rental ban in city code.Read the article…………………………….

Heber City residents using their houses as short-term rentals could lose their business licenses if their neighborhoods’ homeowners associations have rules against the practice.   Read the article………………………….

Federal prosecutors say a southern Utah woman pleaded guilty to abusing her former position as a homeowners association (HOA) treasurer to embezzle about $232,000.   Read the article……………………………….

A Utah County judge ordered a convicted child sex offender who is required to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life to stand trial on charges he failed to disclose he was president of his homeowner’s association.     Read the article………………………………..

Almost a year ago to the day, a fire broke out in her building, which is across from the building that burned on Sunday night. In fact, she said this weekend’s fire is the third in the last three years.  Another neighbor, who declined to be interviewed on camera, reported six fires since she moved in 10 years ago. It’s a situation that has residents fearful of what could happen to them.   Read the article…………………………..

Approximately 25 people were displaced by a fire that damaged 10 units at a Centerville condominium, according to officials.   Read the article……………………………….

A Utah County judge ordered a convicted child sex offender who is required to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life to stand trial for failing to disclose he was president of his homeowner’s association.  Read the article………………………..

Long-time duck-watchers at Daybreak’s Oquirrh Lake said Friday they’ve noticed a section of the population disappear recently and they fear the community’s association has plans to remove and rehome more ducks in the months to come.  Read the article………………………..

The county stopped the work of three utility companies digging in the Highland Estates neighborhood Tuesday.  Neighbors have experienced numerous power outages, water service interruptions and traffic problems since at least June.   Read the article………………………..

More than a week after a blockage in a drainage system and resulting flood that left a massive pit in their neighborhood, some homeowners and the developer were upset Friday over the city’s response to the disaster.   Read the article………………………..

A 9-year-old boy was airlifted to a hospital after a roof slide of snow buried him at an Alta condominium.  According to officials of the Alta Marshal’s Office, they were called to a condominium complex in the town of Alta on Wednesday just before 5:30 p.m. following reports of a child who had been buried in snow from a roof slide.   Read the article………………………..

A new bill has emerged on Utah’s Capitol Hill seeking to allow landowners to form their own special districts in order to finance infrastructure projects with the aim of helping developers cut down on housing costs.   Read the article………………………..

Nearly a month into the 2023 legislative session, Utah lawmakers approved a bill that tackles an issue raised by 2News Investigates into registered sex offenders and areas they can and cannot enter.    Read the article………………………..

Tucked into a bill on condominiums and homeowners associations is a provision cracking down on lush, green lawns.   Read the article………………………..

The bill would restrict sex offenders from entering a pool, park, or playground owned by a homeowners’ association or other private entity.   Read the article………………………..

A state lawmaker is acting in the wake of a 2News Investigation that uncovered a gaping hole in Utah law when it comes to sex offenders and homeowners’ associations.  Read the article………………………..

The HOA president in Draper’s Bellevue neighborhood said the developer, a contractor, Draper City and Salt Lake County may all share some blame in flooded basements that “looked like swimming pools” amid heavy rain this week    Read the article………………………..

Earlier, an HOA leader said tree roots had clogged a drain, which apparently had been cleaned nine months ago. The homeowners’ association cleaned it again Wednesday morning.   Read the article………………………..

Two families have been displaced from their homes after a Christmas Day fire damaged units at a Murray condominium complex.  Read the article………………………..

Thieves targeted a condo complex in Millcreek ahead of the Christmas, allegedly cutting through a garage door and taking items from multiple vehicles.   Read the article………………………..

Park City Police say 20 people have been displaced following a fire inside a multi-family condo unit Wednesday afternoon.  Authorities tell KSL TV’s Lauren Steinbrecher that police have arranged housing for all of those individuals displaced by the fire. The incident is in the area of 1000 Park Avenue.   Read the article………………………..

But those controlled environments and his homeowners association have been at odds in the past.  “I live in a condo building, with an HOA board and management company. My work schedule changed and I asked for a ‘reasonable accommodation’ to use the condo gym when I got off work. Instead of accommodating me as the law requires, for months, the board ignored my repeated, written requests.”   Read the article………………………..

But to start this story at the beginning: Both of us are residents of the Stone Cliff community within St. George. Clay Wilkes, a devoted environmentalist, wanted to install solar panels on his roof. LaDel Laub, a governing-board member of the Stone Cliff homeowner’s association, held to the HOA guidelines and ruled against it, on aesthetic grounds.   Read the article………………………..

An electric fire likely caused by biked being charged set a garage ablaze in the Vista Ridge Estates 55-plus community at 1331 N. Dixie Downs Road on Thursday night.  At least five fire trucks and over 20 firefighters responded to the scene to extinguish the blaze, which Vista Ridge Estates homeowners association manager Cheri Sanders said started when a parked vehicle ignited.   Read the article………………………..

One woman died in a fire that burned through parts of a condominium complex in Centerville on Wednesday.   Read the article………………………..

After years of questioning and independent research from a persistent homeowner, the former treasurer of the Lava Bluff HOA in Hurricane confessed to embezzling more than $150,000.   Read the article………………………

There never seems to be a lack of material to discuss when it comes to HOAs (homeowner’s associations). Oh, how I wish we didn’t have to go there again, but alas, we do. Allow me to provide some context. This morning, I received a call from the buyer’s agent on a listing of mine that we have under contract together. We are getting ready to close and she was reviewing the final numbers with the title company when she noticed ...

After evacuations for the Parleys Canyon Fire, a wave of Summit Park homeowners signed up to have their property assessed for wildfire risk. Millions of dollars in grants are now funding work there and across Summit County.   Read the entire article……………………………….

It’s the sort of landscaping that has the hearty support of everyone from water scientists and Utah politicos.  But you know who doesn’t like it? Hadley’s homeowner’s association.    Read the entire article……………………………….

James Letchford, president of the Hidden Meadows Homeowners Association, which represents all of the homes in the nearby area, said that the applicant will ultimately be able to make their own rules by establishing their own HOA.   Read the entire article……………………………….

A prominent Park City landowner and landlord renting out commercial and residential space on historic Main Street is facing criminal charges after prosecutors say he misappropriated millions of dollars on “significant commercial and personal expenses” including a personal chef and nanny.  The charges stem from Abdalla’s business dealings and management of the Sky Lodge condominiums and Union Square Homeowners Association properties on Main Street and Heber Avenue.     Read the entire article……………………………….

Could Tollgate Canyon become its own city? Residents say the North Summit fire suspension has left the remote neighborhood with unacceptable emergency coverage. Now, they’re looking for solutions.   Read the entire article……………………………….

Both women live in a condominium complex in Herriman called Eagle View, built by Edge Homes. Residents here have complained about excess noises to Edge and their homeowners association, records show. A fix has not yet arrived.   Read the entire article……………………………….

A water conservation bill that received a shout-out from Gov. Spencer Cox did not advance out of a Utah House committee Wednesday afternoon.  House Bill 95, sponsored by Rep. Ray Ward (R-Bountiful), would prohibit cities, counties, and HOAs from requiring property owners to plant or maintain only grass. They would have to provide other landscaping options such as xeriscaping or other vegetation.    Read the entire article……………………………….

A bill putting limits on homeowners’ associations when it comes to political signs, holiday displays, and landscaping on park strips has passed a Senate committee.    Read the entire article……………………………….

As a way to help promote water conservation statewide, a Utah legislator has put forth a bill that would ban government entities and homeowners associations from requiring residents to have and maintain lawns or turf.    Read the entire article……………………………….

A Utah lawmaker is pushing a bill that would dramatically change the rules for cities, counties, and homeowners’ associations when it comes to grass.   Read the entire article……………………………….