Appellate Court Says HOA Debt Collection Letters Must Satisfy “The Least Sophisticated Debtor” Test
Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals opinion (January 13, 2017). This case involved a dispute between a homeowner (“Homeowner”) and […]
Understanding the “Treasurer’s Report” That is Delivered at Regular HOA Board Meetings
One of the common agenda items that are acted upon at regular meetings of a homeowners association’s board of directors
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Ct. Rules Homeowner “Waiver” of Order of Application of Funds Paid per Payment Plan is Void
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, decision (December 23, 2016) In this case, a homeowner that was delinquent in
Ct. Rules HOA Failure to Maintain Does Not Justify Homeowner’s Nonpayment of Dues
Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania decision (January 4, 2017) This case involved a dispute between a homeowners’ association (“Association”) and husband
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Homeowner Requests for Placement of a Matter on the Agenda for a Board Meeting
State laws and homeowners association governing documents mandate that the management of the association is conducted by the board of
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Understanding the Basics of a Reserve Analysis for Your HOA
State laws and/or homeowners association governing documents typically impose duties on homeowners associations relative to the maintenance of reserve accounts.
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An Effective Strategy for Dealing with “Out-of-Control” Board Members
It is not uncommon for homeowners associations to have certain volunteer members that appear to have control over the entire
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Things to Consider Regarding the Use of HOA Funds for the Payment of Holiday Bonuses
In December of each year homeowners associations typically address the issue of payment of holiday bonuses for employees and vendors.
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Texas Court Says Short Term Rentals of Owner’s Property Were Prohibited Business Purposes
Texas Appellate Court decision (November 16, 2016). In this case, a homeowner (“Owner”) brought an action against his homeowners’ association
Class-Action Lawsuits are Being Filed Against HOAs for Charging Excessive Fees
The Miami Herald has reported the filing of a class-action lawsuit against a homeowners association for allegedly violating Florida’s state
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