FL Ct Says Lender Was Assignee by Operation of Law & Has Limited Liability for Unpaid Assessments
Florida District Appellate Court decision (December 5, 2014). This case involved claims by a foreclosing mortgage lender that it was […]
HOAs Must Take Timely Action on Claims for Construction Defects
Due to the nature of construction, it typically takes a significant period of time for property owners and users to
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Ct Says HOA That Did Not Record Lien Cannot Be Classified as a Secured Creditor in Bankruptcy
US District Appellate Court decision (November 21, 2014). In this case, a homeowner in a common interest development filed a
NJ Ct. Says Ass’n Rule Prohibiting Distribution of Campaign Materials Violates State Constitution
New Jersey Supreme Court decision (December 3, 2014). This case involved a co-op common interest community (residents by shares of
Member Rights to Inspect and Copy Homeowner Association Documents
Members of homeowners associations have certain specified member rights to inspect and to copy and receive copies of association records.
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WA Ct. Says HOA Not Liable to Employee of Maintenance Company For Injuries from Falling Tree
Washington State Appellate Court decision (November 17, 2014). An employee of a company hired by an HOA to maintain the
HOA Internal Procedures for Dispute Resolution
There are several ways in which an association may efficiently enforce its governing documents without resorting to the expense and
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NV Dist Ct Says HOA Collection Agent Violation of FDCPA was Excusable as Bona Fide Error
Nevada US District Court decision (October 31, 2014). A collection agency for a Nevada homeowners association mistakenly sent a homeowner
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Indiana Court Orders Removal of Unauthorized “Structure” Erected by Homeowner
Indiana Appellate Court decision (November 10, 2014). A homeowner erected a rainwater collection system on his property located within a
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Mass. Ct. Says HOA Priority Lien Status is Limited to a Total of Six Months
Massachusetts Appellate Court decision (November 7, 2014) Homeowners withheld payment of monthly HOA dues because of a dispute with their
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