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 […]
Governing Documents
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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California Ct. Rules that HOA’s Governing Documents Include the “Architectural Guidelines”
UNPUBLISHED California Appellate Court decision (April 5, 2016). This case involved an appeal by the owners (“Owners”) of a vacant
Homeowners Successfully Void HOA Election of Directors and Are Awarded $147,595 in Attorney Fees
UNPUBLISHED California Appellate Court decision (January 14, 2016). In this case, a homeowners association held an election to seat four
Understanding Your Association’s Right to Enter into an Owner’s Separate Interest Property
Owners of separate interests that are part of a common interest community frequently get into disputes with their homeowners association
