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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
The resident of a condominium association is heartbroken since her association told her to remove her American flag. She feels the covenants do not mention flying flags and The Freedom to Display the American Flag Act enacted in 2005, prevents the condo association from forcing her to remove it.
A neighborhood background check is important when buying into one, especially if it is governed by a homeowners association. A list of questions is stated to get the most information before making the decision to purchase your home.
Two incidents where large window panes fell to the ground in a 27 story building, has caused the management to declare to the residents that they can not use their windows, and are arranging to have the windows inspected.
A condominium association is involved in a dispute for not acquiring a permit for a plumber to repair a leaking pipe. The same plumber hired, started a fire which resulted in the building being uninhabitable and two firefighters injured.
