Where can homeowners turn for help with HOA problems?
WEBMay 4, 2019 · Also, according to Virginia Attorney John Cowherd, it can be difficult to find experts suitable for testifying on behalf of homeowners: In most cases owners have against HOA or Condo Boards, they need 1-2 expert witnesses, e.g., engineer, repair estimator, appraiser, etc. Many such professionals have ties with “industry leaders”.
HOA Realities — living next to a retention pond or wetland
WEBMar 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 ...
Multiple U.S. HOA management agents, board members arrested …
WEBMar 4, 2022 · From depleted Reserve Funds to unpaid contractors, homeowners pay the price when dishonest people embezzle the community’s money. By Deborah Goonan, Independent American Communities [email protected]. In this post, community association management agents of five different companies are under investigation for mishandling HOA money.
Dissolving an HOA - is it possible? - Independent American …
WEBApr 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.
Why do state lawmakers resist regulation of HOAs? • IAC
WEBDec 7, 2020 · It’s a well-documented fact that state leaders tend to resist serious regulation of HOAs, due to opposition from community developers, institutional investors, and the HOA management industry. In many cases, it’s hard to get a state legislator to even consider sponsoring an HOA-related bill. This article is part one of a three part series ...
Pennsylvania HB 523 considers maintenance of private roads, …
WEBOct 24, 2019 · The Pennsylvania House recently tabled a bill that clarifies who will be responsible for maintenance of private roads. HB 523, as amended on September 24 (2019), attempts to sort out a person’s obligation to pay for maintenance of a shared private road. The reader may assume that all shared private …
Chicago condo owner’s long-running Fair Housing case settled
WEBOn August 12, 2019, following a mediation before Magistrate Judge Jeffrey Gilbert, the parties agreed to settle their disputes. The terms of the settlement are confidential. Insurer denies coverage to Chicago condo association, owners to pay $500K in legal expenses. Chicago homeowners unable to override condo board’s $500K special assessment.
4 risks for homeowners in developer-controlled HOA communities
WEBNov 8, 2019 · And, all too often, a developer’s business decisions are out of synch with homeowner expectations. So, today’s post is another “buyer beware” message. Here are four ways that developer-control of HOA-governed communities can increase risk and add to the cost of homeownership. 1. It’s extremely difficult to hold a developer accountable ...
Don’t count on your HOA to enforce nuisance rules
WEBFeb 19, 2019 · The flip side of the coin: readers often contact me with complaints because their HOA won’t enforce their own rules and standards when necessary. Now, it’s not that most homeowners truly care about the minor aesthetic issues. Usually, when an HOA resident makes a complaint to the Manager or the Board, there’s a significant disturbance.
HUD and DFEH: Help for victims of HOA bullies • IAC
WEBDec 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 ...