Case Decisions
The “Case Decisions” category contains articles that pertain to court case decisions involving all of the various categories relating to homeowners association issues.

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Court Says HOA’s Biased Enforcement of Its Rules Subjects It to Liability Under Federal Discrimination Laws

- Case Decisions, Dispute Resolution, Governing Documents
This case involved an action by an African American owner (“Owner”) of a property against her property owner’s association (“Association”)
- Case Decisions, Dues and Assessments
Homeowners’ associations (HOAs) often spark controversy, especially when homeowners feel the HOA isn’t living up to its responsibilities—like holding annual
Owner’s Refusal to Pay $280 in Assessments Results in $28,000+ Judgment Against Him

- Case Decisions, Dispute Resolution, Dues and Assessments
Case Summary This case involved a legal battle between a homeowner and his Homeowners Association (HOA) over unpaid HOA assessments
- Case Decisions, Dispute Resolution
This case concerns a dispute between Dr. Lee, a homeowner, and her homeowners association over alleged covenant violations. The issue
- Case Decisions, Governing Documents, Ownership and Transfer of Interest
This case highlights the importance of properly enforcing bylaws, especially when it comes to ownership transfers and background checks. However,
- Case Decisions, Dispute Resolution, Dues and Assessments
Case Summary: Thomas v. Patriot Square Homeowners’ Association (2025) This case involved a dispute between a homeowner, and the Homeowners’
COURT SAYS HOA DIRECTOR HAS “ABSOLUTE UNQUALIFIED RIGHT” TO INSPECT THE ASSOCIATION’S BOOKS AND RECORDS

- Board of Directors, Books and Records, Case Decisions
This case involved a dispute between an individual director of a homeowner’s association (“Director”) and the homeowners’ association (“Association”) over
Court Says Association’s Decision Not to Take Action Against an Owner in Violation of the CC&Rs was Not Entitled to Judicial Deference

- Board of Directors, Case Decisions, Governing Documents
This case involved a dispute between neighboring property owners and their homeowner’s association (“Association”) over the removal of a bamboo
Court Awards Association Attorney’s Fees but Allows Owners to Keep Completed Structure Built in Violation of CC&Rs

- Case Decisions, Dispute Resolution, Governing Documents
This case involved a dispute between property owners (“Owners”) and their homeowners association (“Association”) over Owners’ construction of a 2,400-