Owner’s Refusal to Participate in Arbitration Results in Award of Attorney’s Fees to Neighbor
This case concerns a dispute between neighboring property owners over a retaining wall between their respective properties that was deemed […]
Associations Should Have Rules For Dealing With Disruptive Members At Open Board Meetings
A common issue that homeowners and condominium association management personnel address is how to deal with disruptive association members that
HOA Director’s Alleged Defaming Statements About Former Property Manager Were Protected by Qualified Privilege
A former association property manager (“Manager”) sued the homeowners association (“Association”) and an individual member of the board of directors
Homeowners Association Policies Should Include a “Procurement Policy”
Homeowners’ associations, acting through their board of directors, are responsible for operating and maintaining their development. To that end, large
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Court Rejects Owner’s Affirmative Defenses and Orders Owner to Remove Unapproved Wall Constructed in Front Yard
This case involved a dispute between a homeowner (“Owner”) and her homeowners association (“Association”) over Owner’s right to construct a
Homeowner Argues That Prohibiting a Barbeque Constitutes Disability Discrimination
This case involved a dispute between two condominium association members (“Owners”) and their condominium association (“Association”) over Owners’ entitlement to
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Understanding the Concept of “Cumulative Voting” in the Election of HOA Directors
It is commonplace for homeowners’ associations to permit, or even require, “cumulative voting” in the election of members of the
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Surveillance and Video Security Cameras in Condominium and Homeowners Associations
Security is a big issue for homeowners’ associations and their members. In an effort make their property more secure, associations
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HOA Entitled to Injunction and Award of Attorney’s Fees in Nuisance Created by Owner Harboring Ten Cats in his Condominium
In this action, a homeowner’s association (“Association”) sought a declaratory judgment, temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, and a permanent injunction,
Association That Obtained a “Take Nothing” Judgment is Awarded over $220,000 in Attorney’s Fees
This case involved a dispute between a homeowner (“Owner”) and his homeowners’ association (“Association”) over Association’s entitlement to an award
