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Tucker County Founds First CAI Chapter in WV April 30, 2025
Tucker County will lead the State of West Virginia with the founding of the first Chapter of the Community Associations Institute in the State. Kathy Knight informed the Tucker County Commission of the formation of the conditional chapter during the Commission’s April 23rd meeting. Read the article…………………………….
Cross Lanes homeowners face uphill battle with costly road repairs (WV) March 26, 2025
Those who live on Maplewood Lane in Cross Lanes are concerned for the future of the place they call home. Homeowners said their homes could be gone in a few years if they can’t find somebody to help with the ongoing issues causing their land to slide over the hillside. Read the article…………………………….
Lake pollution lawsuit filed against North Central West Virginia Airport heads to business court (WV) October 20, 2023
“There was a slew of plastic bottles and debris, logs, mud,” Maple Lake Attorney William Tiano said. “It was hard to believe that came down through there. You don’t really realize what water can move until you see it in action.” That was one of the allegations filed against the airport by Maple Lake Club, a homeowners association that represents residents of the neighborhood next to the lake. Read the article…………………………….
Supreme Court sides with Glade Springs property owners on most issues against Justice Holdings (WV) June 20, 2023
West Virginia’s Supreme Court sided with Glade Springs homeowners on most issues in a complicated financial dispute with a development company owned by Gov. Jim Justice and his family. Read the article………………………..
Supreme Court to hear dispute between Glade Springs homeowners and Justice Holdings (WV) April 25, 2023
West Virginia’s Supreme Court will hear arguments Tuesday in a multi-million dollar dispute between homeowners at Glade Springs Village and a development company headed by Gov. Jim Justice’s family. Read the article………………………..
Maple Lake Club sues North Central West Virginia Airport for ‘pollutants’ in lake March 9, 2023
The Maple Lake Club, the homeowners association for the Maple Lake neighborhood of Bridgeport in Harrison County, has filed a lawsuit against the Benedum Airport and the businesses involved in its new terminal construction for getting dirt and debris in the lake. Read the article………………………..
Lawsuit filed by Maple Lake Club homeowners’ association against Airport Authority (WV) March 5, 2023
The Benedum Airport Authority and two businesses have been sued by the Maple Lake Club homeowners’ association, with the lawsuit asserting that the “Move the Mountain” project caused damages to owners’ property on the lake. Read the article………………………..

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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) have struggled to understand their beneficial ownership information reporting requirements under this new disclosure law. Recent guidance has provided much-needed clarity for POAs and their managers, and in many cases, POAs will be required to file reports. Read the article…………………………….
7 HOA Pool Safety Rules Every Board Should Enforce
Many homeowners associations manage swimming pools that are available for member use. One of the pillars of pool management, though, is promoting the safety of pool goers. To accomplish that, a board must enforce certain HOA pool safety rules. Read the article………………………..
Getting Approval For Home Renovations In HOA Communities
Homeowners typically need to secure approval for home renovations in HOA communities. And while the process can vary from one association to another, there are a few general guidelines you can follow. Read the article………………………..
Know Your HOA Fence Rules Before Putting Them Up
Every homeowners association has its own set of rules that apply to various things, even fences. It’s important to understand these HOA fence rules so that homeowners can avoid violations and board members can enforce them consistently. Read the article………………………..
HOA Fidelity Bonds: Why Your Homeowners Association Needs Them
HOA fidelity bonds are critical to the operations of homeowners associations. But, what are these bonds anyway? And what do they cover? A fidelity bond is a form of insurance that protects homeowners associations from unanticipated financial losses such as fraud or theft. Other names for fidelity bonds include crime insurance or fidelity insurance. Read the article………………………..
How To Deal With Wild Animals In HOAs (OH)
It is not unheard of for wild animals to visit an HOA neighborhood. This is particularly common for communities in mountainous areas, forests, or near nature preserves. And depending on the environment, there are several wild animals an association and its homeowners may encounter. But, beautiful and majestic as they are, these animals can bring all sorts of problems. Read the article………………………..
What Is The HOA Open Meeting Act? Are There Guidelines?
While the Open Meeting Act does not universally apply to homeowners associations nationwide, it is still worth understanding what this law entails. In doing so, HOA boards can conduct more effective and collaborative meetings. Read the article………………………..