Court Says Association Can Adopt New Restrictions That Take Away Rights that Previously Existed
This case involved a dispute between a homeowner (“Owner”) and a homeowner’s association (“Association”) over Owner’s right to lease its […]
Governing Documents
Understanding The Distinction Between Directors And Officers Of A Homeowners’ Association
Homeowners associations are governed by directors and officers acting with the assistance of other people, such as property managers, who
Owner Had Right To Rent Unit As Short-term Vacation Rental
This case involves a dispute between an association member / unit owner (“Owner”) and its homeowners’ association (“Association”) over Owners
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Association Use of Indemnity Agreements as a Condition of Approving Modifications Requested by Homeowners
Homeowners and condominium owners’ associations are commonly called upon to approve modifications to an owner’s separate interest. Most state statutes
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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Court Says Owner Can Rent Townhome for Short-Terms (Less Than 7 Days)
This case involved a dispute between the owner of a townhome (“Owner”) and its homeowners’ association (“Association”) over Owner’s right
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Confusing HOA Covenant Prohibits Having “Hens” Because They are “Poultry”, But Court Says They May be Allowed as “Household Pets”
This case involved a dispute between neighbors who owned properties in a residential planned community, over the right of one
HOA Design Restrictions Must be Authorized by Governing Documents and Must Be Reasonable to be Enforceable
This case involved a dispute between a homeowner (“Owner”) and his homeowners association (“Association”) over Association’s power to adopt rules
