Capturing the Pulse of the Homeowners Association Industry

The Online Community of the Community Association Industry

Condo residents are upset by their local school district's new bus provider because they have built a depot near their condominiums. This has increased noise, commotion and traffic and now they want to build a 7,600 square foot building in addition to the current depot.

Feral cats have become a serious problem in a community that finds themselves dealing with the damage the cats have caused. From ruining cars and buildings, the cats are the center of a debate and homeowners are hoping legislation will alleviate the situation.

A man is in a legal battle with his association because he put a small flag in his flower pot.  The association is threatening foreclosure after already having all rights and priviledges removed.

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A complaint has been filed with the Department of Business and Professional Regulation against a condominium association in Florida.  The association is accused of numerous regulation charges including the establishment of a sober living home by the president of the association.

A few homeowners are so bothered by new landscaping that one resident is facing charges for ripping out plants and throwing out the rocks.

The former HOA president has been locked out of the entrance gate to his association because the board told him he was not in good standing when the gate was installed.  This warranted him not receiving a gate code to enter the association and get to his home.

A homeowner believes the board of the association where she lives overstepped their bounds because they voted to limit the number of rentals allowed in the association.  The homeowner says the bylaws and covenants state that all units may be rented, and to change that the board needs to get 67% approval from the ownership.

An association board is found guilty in a negligence case brought against them by the condo owners.  They have been found negligent in their fiduciary responsibilities and must pay the condo owners $50,000 to cover attorney fees and an audit must be done of the association's spending over the last few years.

The Lakewood City Council is trying to get around a state construction defect law by introducing an ordinance that would make it more difficult to sue developers for construction defects.  They are hoping to first give the developer a chance to repair whatever problems arise before going to court.

A homeowners association in Greensboro is owed $404,000 in combined debt by its owners.  The city has condemned the complex and the board has declared it a "blighted property" clearing a path for the city to buy it.

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