Dispute Resolution
The “Dispute Resolution” category contains articles and court case decisions that involve issues relating to the resolution of disputes within a homeowners association.

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Is the HOA Responsible for Water Damage?
September 17, 2025
Can an HOA Change Rules Without a Vote?
September 15, 2025
Why HOAs Should Collect Tenant Information
September 11, 2025
- Case Decisions, Dispute Resolution, Use and Maintenance
This case involved a dispute between family members of a tenant (“Tenant”) and the tenant’s landlord condominium owner (“Owner”) and
- Dispute Resolution, Use and Maintenance
A frequently encountered issue within condominium and homeowners’ associations is whether the association may be held liable for water damage
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”)
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, 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 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-
- Case Decisions, Dispute Resolution
This case started with a lawsuit filed by a homeowner’s association (“Association”) against two owners of a home within the
- Case Decisions, Dispute Resolution, Governing Documents
This case involved a dispute between a homeowner’s association (“Association”) and the owner of a property (“Owner”) within the common