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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Use and Maintenance
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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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 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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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 Rules HOA Owes Duty of Care to Tenants of Owners
This case involved a dispute between family members of a tenant (“Tenant”) and the tenant’s landlord condominium owner (“Owner”) and
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Protecting Your Community’s Integrity: Architectural Changes and CC&Rs
In a scenic condominium development on Catalina Island, a pair of homeowners owned two stacked one-bedroom units. They proposed a
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HOA LIABILITY FOR WATER DAMAGE AND MOLD FROM ROOF LEAKS
A frequently encountered issue within condominium and homeowners’ associations is whether the association may be held liable for water damage
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Court Says Association is Responsible for Repairing and Maintaining the “Crawl Space” Under Owner’s Condominium Unit.
This case involved a dispute between a property owner (“Owner”) and her homeowners association (“Association”) over: (i) whether Owner or
RECOMMENDED PRACTICES FOR HOAs WHEN HIRING SERVICE PROVIDERS
When hiring service providers for a Homeowners Association (HOA), there are several key requirements and considerations that should be followed
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