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20+ massive tires removed from Utah Lake March 19, 2025
A Utah County homeowner’s association recently tackled a cleanup project at Utah Lake that was much bigger than usual. The Saratoga Springs Private Community sits on the shores of a recreational oasis. “While it does only average 14 feet deep, it’s a whole lot of fun,” said Tye Bratton, who’s lived in the community for the past 15 years. Read the article…………………………….
Condo construction keeps declining in Utah. How state lawmakers are trying to change that. March 11, 2025
Although the first condominium in America was built here, this more affordable form of homeownership is becoming a less common option for Utahns looking to buy their first home. Lawmakers hope a bill passed toward the end of the recently completed general session can change that by addressing liability and insurance cost issues. Read the article…………………………….
Little Cottonwood Canyon area homeowners sue UDOT over gondola project (UT) March 10, 2025
Homeowners near the mouth of Little Cottonwood Canyon have filed a lawsuit to block the Utah Department of Transportation from using land in their neighborhood to build a road for a controversial gondola project. The Granite Oaks Homeowners’ Association claims UDOT’s plan to use land it owns in their subdivision to provide access to a parking garage and gondola base station violates their property rights. Read the article…………………………….
Utah lawmakers consider bills to reform HOAs amid homeowner complaints February 14, 2025
Utah legislators are hearing from concerned residents who bought their homes in a homeowners association, more commonly known as an HOA. To address statewide HOA concerns, two bills are up for consideration in the 2025 Utah state legislative session. Read the article…………………………….
Cedar City property manager faces civil lawsuit following felony charges (UT) February 7, 2025
A Cedar City property manager already facing multiple felony charges for alleged financial crimes is now the subject of a civil lawsuit seeking to recover more than $750,000 that was allegedly misappropriated. The lawsuit, filed in 5th District Court by Velocity Holdings LLC, claims that Blake Floyd Cozzens and his company, Blake Cozzens Holdings Inc., operating as Stress Free Property Management, improperly handled homeowners association funds, making unauthorized transfers and creating bank accounts without approval. Read the article…………………………….
Utah homeowners see higher fees and cancelled insurance policies after L.A. fires and other natural disasters February 5, 2025
I was as shocked and grieved as anyone when the Maui, Hawaii town of Lahaina was virtually burned off the map in 2023. Up until then, it ranked as one of the top 10 deadliest U.S. wildfires on record since 1871, and considered the deadliest natural disaster in Hawaii’s history, with just over 100 confirmed victims and still people unaccounted for after the disaster. Read the article…………………………….
Are HOAs headed for more state oversight? Should they be? (UT) February 4, 2025
One Utah lawmaker wants to establish an ombudsman office to issue advisory opinions for homeowner association disagreements when a dispute arises between the association and its members, while another lawmaker seeks education requirements for HOA board members. Why the interest this legislative session? Read the article…………………………….

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Utah Condominium & Homeowner Association Articles

Statute of Limitations for Construction Disputes (UT)
Construction Defects can financially cripple community associations. The cost to repair leaky and sinking buildings is not budgeted for when the community is created, is not planned for in reserve analyses, and is not anticipated by homeowners at the time of purchase. Purchasers legitimately expect the residences are well constructed in a manner that “can be maintained.” Read the article…………………………….
The Value of Professional Intermediaries: Don’t Turn HOA Issues into Safety Issues
Homeowners association (HOA) disputes or enforcement should not require personal, face-to-face, confrontation with members. A recent tragedy in Florida underscores the risk of confrontations in the HOA context. It is alleged that on December 3, 2022, 75-year-old Hugh Hootman shot and killed his HOA president and her husband, Ginger and Henry Wallace, who were both in their 80s. Read the article…………………………….
ChatGPT’s Opinion About HOAs
You may have heard about ChatGPT but not really know what it is or what it does. “ChatGPT But what is an artificial intelligence chatbot? I am not a computer programmer, but from my non-technical perspective, it is an interactive computer-based chatroom. A user can have a conversation with ChatGPT, or even ask it to perform tasks. As at least one college professer observed, ChatGPT could be ...
The One HOA Policy You Must Have (But Probably Don’t)
If those names don’t sound familiar to you, this one surely will: Champlain Towers South. The unfortunate thing these communities all share is negative media press. Now admittedly, for these specific examples, it was earned. Lamplight Village and Champlain Towers South were both avoidable tragedies caused by deferred maintenance. Auburn Greens overstepped their authority and created ridiculous rules. Lava Bluff, well, that’s just out and out fraud. Read the article…………………………….
Behind the Scenes of Your Utah HOA Rule Enforcement & Site Visits
Utah homeowners associations (HOAs) help maintain the peace and beauty of their communities. However, homeowners can feel targeted when told they’ve broken the community rules. This has caused many misconceptions about how rules and regulations are enforced. Read the article…………………………….
How to Form an Effective Utah HOA Social Committee
For many, homeowners association (HOA) living is nothing but strict rules and high fees. That’s a reality for some, sure, but many HOAs have far more to offer. HOAs should be dedicated to an equally important role: encouraging a sense of community and belonging among residents. Read the article…………………………….
5 HOA Committees All Utah Communities Should Have
Living in a homeowners association can be complicated. Many homeowners are confused about the general operational setup of their neighborhood. Why do the assessments seem to keep going up? What does my money even pay for? Who actually calls the shots? Read the article…………………………….