Is the HOA Responsible for Water Damage?
Water damage in an HOA or condo community is stressful. When ceiling leaks or damp floors appear, homeowners often wonder: […]
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Can an HOA Change Rules Without a Vote?
If you live in an HOA, you may have asked yourself: Can the board really change the rules without asking
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Why HOAs Should Collect Tenant Information
In many communities, rental units are a fact of life. Owners may choose to lease out their homes temporarily or
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Why Your HOA’s Corporate “Good Standing” Matters
Homeowner’s associations and condominium associations (collectively “HOAs”) are usually organized as nonprofit mutual benefit corporations under state law. Like any
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Court Protects Homeowners from Harsh Remedy for Construction Without HOA Approval and Violation of Setback Covenant
This case involved a dispute between homeowners (“Owners”) and their homeowners association (“Association”) over Owners’ right to continue with the
Court Agrees with HOA that Owners’ Flock of Chickens Did Not Qualify as “Household Pets”
A recent court decision offers a strong reminder that HOA rules matter—even when they’re not perfectly worded. The case involved
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COURT SAYS HOA RULES AND DESIGN GUIDELINES THAT CONFLICT WITH THE DECLARATION ARE INVALID
This case involved a dispute between homeowners (“Owners”) and their homeowners association (“Association”) over the validity and enforceability of a
When Do HOA Directors’ Terms End—and What Happens If No Election Is Held?
Most homeowners associations (HOAs) are run by a board of directors elected by the members. These directors serve for a
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ADDRESSING INSUFFICIENT RESERVES: WHAT HOMEOWNERS NEED TO KNOW
For many homeowners, living in a community run by a homeowners association (HOA) brings certain expectations — well-maintained common areas,
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Court Bans Short-Term Rentals in HOA Community That Prohibits “Commercial Activity”
This case involved a dispute between the owners of a properties located within a community governed by restrictive covenants that,
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