A pending proposal is before the city council that they give $1.6 million to a deteriorating condominium complex to make repairs. The money would be repaid by the condo owners and be used to repair a building that is borderline blight.
Families are paying almost $300 a month in association fees for water, heat and grounds upkeep for property they don't use. A fire took their units more than 5 months ago and after paying monthly fees, they were notified they would have to pay taxes on the property.
Urgent construction defects are endangering residents and pedestrians and are adding $8.7 million in special assessments to the condo owners.
Even after the state issues extreme drought warnings, the residents of a homeowners association are still being cited for brown grass.
A homeowners association is keeping owners from removing trees that they feel are damaging their property. The developer has not turned the association over to the owners and management of the association is difficult.
Local HOA's are tired of crumbling curbs that they feel are destroying the beauty of their neighborhood and bringing down property values. The HOA's believe the county is responsible for repairing the curbs and they are frustrated that they are ignoring the problem.
Condominium owners in a 108 unit complex face losing their water unless a $62,000 water bill is paid. Owners wonder where their fees have gone as they face a failing infastructure.
Residents are worried that the materials used to repair their asphalt, are toxic and may present a health risk to their children. The fumes are making people sick and the residents wonder why the board did not look into the health risks.
A family installed a playstructure in their yard two years ago. She recently painted it purple and the association now wants them to remove it. The family said the rules don't say anything about color.
A heavy rain in May caused damage to the roof of a couple living in an HOA. They selected white shingles that were energy efficient, lasting longer and saving on their energy bill. The association board sent them a cease and desist letter because the white shingles are not allowed without the approval of the architectural committee.
