Trial Court’s Award of Nearly $600,000 in Attorney Fees to HOA in Action Against Homeowners Requires Reconsideration
This case involved a dispute over a trial court’s award of attorney’s fees to a homeowner’s association (“Association”) in a […]
HOA Board’s Adoption of Rule Prohibiting Dogs Over 25 Pounds was Invalid
This case involved a dispute between a condominium owner (“Owner”) and his homeowners association (“Association”) over the validity of a
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Condominium Owners Need To Have Their Own Insurance Policy
A common mistake made by condominium owners is not having condominium owners’ insurance. Although most condominium declarations contain provisions that
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Contract Formation In Homeowners’ Associations
With the exception of emergency repairs and dealing with nominal maintenance issues where management personnel may have general authorization to
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Association’s Actions Against Owner For Non-payment Of A Fine Were Improper
In this case a homeowner (“Owner”) sued his homeowners association (“Association”) for declaratory and injunctive relief seeking an order compelling
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HOA Directors Have A Duty To Periodically Inspect Common Area Components
Unless the governing documents of a common interest development provide otherwise, homeowners associations, acting through their board of directors, are
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Court Enjoins Neighboring Property Owner’s Harassing Conduct
This case involved a dispute between two neighbors and the issuance of an Injunction Against Harassment order against one of
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Court Says Owner Was Liable for Payment of Assessments After the Association’s Declaration Expired
This case involved a dispute between a homeowners’ association (“Association”) and a homeowner (“Owner”) over Owner’s liability for Association assessments
Understanding the Proper Use of Homeowners Association Reserve Funds
The use of homeowners association reserve funds is a topic of much confusion and controversy within homeowners associations. Because of
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Court Rules Improperly Adopted Amendment To CC&rs That Restricted Short-term Rentals Was Invalid
This case involved a challenge by a group of homeowners (“Owners”) to an amendment to their CC&Rs that was purportedly
