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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Governing Documents
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 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
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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OWNERS’ REFUSAL TO COMPLY WITH RENTAL RULES RESULTS IN ASSOCIATION JUDGMENT FOR DAMAGES, ATTORNEY’S FEES/COSTS, AND FORECLOSURE
This case involved a dispute between husband-and-wife condominium owners (“Owners”) and their condominium owners association (“Association”) over Owners’ noncompliance with
COURT SAYS ASSOCIATION HAD NO DUTY TO ENFORCE RESTRICTIVE NUISANCE COVENANT
A recent appellate court decision offers important insight into what happens when a homeowners association (HOA) declines to enforce one
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Court Rules That HOA’s Ambiguous Covenants Cannot Bar Short-Term Rentals
This case involved a dispute between a homeowner’s association (“Association”) and several homeowners (“Owners”) over whether Association’s restrictive covenants prohibited
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Court Upholds HOA’s Leasing Ban- But Voids HOA’s Unequal Special Assessment
This case involved a dispute between a homeowner’s association (“Association”), the original Declarant that established the Association, and multiple property
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Court Finds HOA Acted Unreasonably, Awards Homeowner $52,000 for Denial of Casita Project
This case involved a dispute between a homeowner (“Owner”) and his homeowners association (“Association”) over Owner’s right to construct a
