HOAs Can Achieve Compliance With Rules Through an Effective “Suspension of Privileges” Policy
It is commonplace for homeowners associations to experience problems relating to the payment of assessments and/or rules violations by members […]
Governing Documents
HOA “Rules” Must be Reasonable and Properly Adopted to Be Enforceable
The governing documents for a homeowners association consists of several different documents that play a part in the management and
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U.S. Dist. Ct. Says HOA Violated Fair Housing Laws by Prohibiting Parking of Van in Owner’s Driveway
U.S. District Court, District of Oregon, Eugene Division, decision (January 11, 2017). This case involved a dispute over a homeowners
Texas Court Says Short Term Rentals of Owner’s Property Were Prohibited Business Purposes
Texas Appellate Court decision (November 16, 2016). In this case, a homeowner (“Owner”) brought an action against his homeowners’ association
Alabama Ct Says HOA Action to Enforce Restrictive Covenant is Barred by 6 Yr. Statute of Limitations
Alabama Appellate Court decision (September 16, 2016). In this case, in 2007, a homeowner purchased a property in a development
Don’t Overlook the “Bylaws” When Reviewing HOA Governing Documents
There are multiple documents that collectively comprise the governing documents for a homeowners association. Those documents typically consist of: (i)
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Rules to Assist in Interpreting Confusing HOA Governing Documents
People who live in common interest communities that are governed by a homeowners association and those who are responsible for
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Tennessee Ct. Refuses to Enforce Ambiguous HOA Restriction re Parking of Commercial Trailer
Tennessee Appellate Court decision (June 23, 2016). In this case, a homeowners association (“Association”) brought suit against a homeowner (“Owner”)
Imposing Fines and Other Recourse to Compel Compliance with an HOA’s Governing Documents
State laws and an association’s governing documents grant homeowners associations standing to initiate legal actions that are designed to enforce
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WI Sup Ct Invalidates HOA Policy That Revived a Lien Eliminated by a Foreclosure Sale
Wisconsin Supreme Court decision (April 29, 2016). This case involved a dispute between a lender, who obtained title to a
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