HOA Realities — living next to a retention pond or wetland
Mar 16, 2019 · CEDAR PARK, TX — Debate continues in the community as to whether algae is the culprit behind a recent mass fish kill at a Cedar Pond park. A company hired by a neighborhood homeowners association to remove algae in the pond did so, but in the process dropped the oxygen levels in the water precipitously as to cause the fish to die, KVUE reported. . According to the report, hundreds if not ...
Civic and neighborhood associations very different from “modern” …
Jun 18, 2017 · Jim, I am not an attorney, and offer no legal advice or opinions. I write my articles from a housing consumer perspective. In today’s article, I explain that voluntary membership HOAs have limited authority to enforce restrictions and standards.. Any individual homeowner subject to covenants and restrictions can enforce those standards upon neighbors subject to the same standards by bringing ...
HUD and DFEH: Help for victims of HOA bullies • IAC
Dec 16, 2019 · Help for victims of HOA bullying. Residents of HOA-governed communities, including condominiums and co-ops, can reach out to the following organizations for help. Click here to file a complaint with DFEH (California residents only) File a complaint with HUD (any U.S. resident) CCHAL also lists two additional nonprofits that provide information ...
Golf Course owners and HOAs struggle to find acceptable …
Jan 23, 2018 · HOA vs. Golf Club owner lawsuits drag on for years By Deborah Goonan, Independent American Communities . Homeowners adjacent to the 27-hole golf course have filed a lawsuit against Lakewood Township Committee, citing potential conflicts of interest and improper handling of the development plan.
Want to regulate the HOA industry? Be prepared for the long haul
Dec 16, 2020 · This article is part two of a three part series. Part 1 explains why state government often avoids regulation of HOAs. This article, Part 2, summarizes specific challenges faced by advocates working toward legislative reform. Part 3 explores housing policy solutions and alternatives to traditional regulatory legislation.
Connecting the dots: Storm water, flood control, HOAs, and …
Oct 6, 2017 · In short, developers want purchasers of bonds issued by their development districts to remain tax exempt. Therefore, NAHB is opposed to a proposed regulatory requirement of ‘government control’ in order to designate a development district as a ‘political subdivision’ that would qualify for tax exemption of interest earned on bonds.
Dissolving an HOA - is it possible? - Independent American …
Apr 17, 2019 · Just do a Google search on “ HOA dissolution.”. I am not an attorney, but, over the past five years, I’ve reviewed many publicly available attorney summaries, and have participated in several discussion forums on this topic. So the short answer is yes, it’s theoretically possible to put an end to your HOA.
Courts review 4 homeowner lawsuits against developer controlled …
Jul 18, 2022 · Nevada appeals court denies homeowner’s right to challenge the validity of developer’s HOA governing documents amendment (May 2021) Michael Kosor, Jr. purchased a home in Southern Highlands, a master planned community, in 2014.
Should neighborhood covenants and HOAs last forever?
Mar 8, 2018 · The full engrossed text of HB 617 (substituted for SB 266) can be viewed here.. In essence, unless HB 617 is vetoed by Governor Rick Scott, an HOA board will be enabled to continue the “contractual” CC&Rs that mandate the governing entity’s existence indefinitely, even if the HOA and its underlying CC&Rs are not needed or wanted by a substantial number of owners and residents.
New Colorado law restricts HOA foreclosures and fines
Jun 15, 2022 · Owners and HOAs can opt to use Small Claims Court to settle disputes. Colorado law now clarifies that both HOAs and homeowners can file complaints — and hopefully resolve disputes — to recover losses or damages up to $7,500 in Small Claims Court. The law specifically allows HOAs to use Small Claims Court to pursue disputed fines or small ...