A woman has lived in her association for 20 years. She is currently the president and worries about the many people who are behind on their fees and how it will affect the financial stability of the association.
The author recommends a neighborhood watch program to a homeowner who claims their association cannot afford security after vandalism becomes a problem.
A Navy veteran and his wife have been cited and warned that they could be fined $100 if they don't remove their flag pole. Previously, the couple have been cited for hanging things from their lanai.
When a development is being run by non-english speakers, english speakers wonder what their rights are when meetings are conducted and minutes are taken in another language.
The author explains exclusive use common areas. These are areas outside an individual unit but designed for the use of one owner. A few examples would be window boxes, stoops and porches.
There are expenses that homeowners pay that those who rent, don't. Things to consider when buying are property taxes, homeowners dues, homeowners insurance, maintenance repairs and utilities.
Volunteering for your homeowners association is a noble cause. It takes on a variety of forms and calls for personal sacrifice and giving up your self interests.
A legal battle has begun over property containing a shared common area between two condominium associations. The two complexes have shared a pool and meeting rooms for years, but one association wishes to sell the property to developers to build upon.
A home in Riverton escaped damage by 10 feet when a landslide came crashing down. Officials claimed the ground was pretty moist and the homeowners association hired a plumbing contractor to examine all possible sources.
Governor Brown signs a measure that will protect homeowners living in associations, when they decide to install synthetic turf. Many associations do not allow fake grass and fine homeowners for trying to save water.
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Homeowners are angry that another homeowner rents out their home. The renters throw loud parties and disrupt the quiet neighborhood.
Recently installed speed bumps are causing some to be grateful and some to be angry. Many do not like where they are installed or the shape. Some feel they were needed in their community.
Even after the state issues extreme drought warnings, the residents of a homeowners association are still being cited for brown grass.
Urgent construction defects are endangering residents and pedestrians and are adding $8.7 million in special assessments to the condo owners.