Do you know what to consider when thinking about living in a condo development? Advice is offered on what questions to ask and what factors to consider as you contemplate living in the world of condominiums.
A safe house for victims of sex trafficking is located in a homeowners association. The house was donated by the former owner, but current residents are not happy that the home will be opening to serve these young women, in their neighborhood. They are concerned for the safety of their families.
A judge has ruled that a couple illegally received public parkland. The residents of Palos Verdes Estates are happy the courts found the sale illegal since they value their open space.
A woman was disappointed to find a landfill in the backyard of her newly purchased home. After her two dogs were injured, she found the refuse in the rear corner of her yard as she looked for the metal that caused the injuries. She is faced with the responsibility of removing piles and piles of trash buried by the previous owners.
A woman purchased $9000 in office supplies, including electronic equipment, using the account information for a homeowners association. The association notified authorities that she did not have the authority to do so and she was arrested.
Many residents are trying to get a no wake zone in their local lagoon after the death of a young man. Some residents don't feel a no wake zone will make a difference because unsafe people will continue to be careless.
An attorney takes a look at IRS code 528. It exempts qualified associations from paying taxes on dues fees and assessments collected and used for maintenance.
A woman with a disability has filed suit against her condominium complex for harassing her for having a service dog.
A board director is living in an association owned condominium. She does not pay rent, assessments or dues. What was supposed to be a temporary situation has become five years. Residents are upset that she is abusing her power and is costing the association money.
A young boy, trying to earn a couple dollars with a lemonade stand, was quickly shut down by his homeowner association because the stand is against neighborhood rules.
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Homeowners must come up with a plan, and the funds, to repair private roads since the city has no authority or responsibility for upkeep on them.
Association boards are making the bold move to ban all types of smoking in buildings, on patios and roofs. They are concerned with the smoke permeating walls and ventilation systems.
A woman who rents a condominium in a homeowners association faces extreme violations that she claims she does not do. She feels she is being harassed and wonders what protections and rights rents have.
A homeowners association is fighting to protect their property where a pipeline is proposed to run through your property, destroying woodlands.