The author of this Q & A describes the difference between board mandated rules and the CC&Rs.

A homeowners association, a developer and York County are hiring lawyers to prepare for a legal battle over issues within the community and unfinished projects.

A couple living in an association were told to remove their religious statutes or face legal action.  Normally, lawn ornaments are considered the norm in this community.  All decorative lawn ornaments and statutes have approval except two statutes of the Virgin Mary and Jesus.  The couple feel this is religious discrimination.

It was ruled, by the Nevada Supreme court, that a super priority lien held by an HOA can eliminate a first deed of trust on a property.  The lien is a cap limited to 9 months of assessments that can include costs and fees that are unpaid.

A bee hive outside a middle school is going to be saved since it has been determined that the bees are not aggressive Africanized bees.

In this Q & A, chimney inspections and who is responsible for the cost, as well as, identifying cars that park in the association parking lot are discussed.

In this Q & A , the topic of mandatory closure of garage doors, conflict with neighbors and Florida State Statutes and board rules are discussed.

A condominium building that has had its decks and balconies condemned, will be facing the auction block this fall.  It will be sold "as is".

Ten years ago an association installed a solid wooden fence between its property and another association.  This eliminated a safe path for children to get to school, causing them to have to go around both associations, and walking along a freeway to get to school.  After on and off mediation, with strict rules, an agreement has been reached at great cost.

Residents are disappointed that the local energy company came on to their property and cut down trees instead trimming them.  They feel their property values have gone down and the look of the property has changed.