Florida Appellate Ct. Orders Homeowners to Maintain Their Property & Awards HOA Fees & Costs
Florida Fourth District Court of Appeals decision (May 11, 2011). This case involved a dispute between a homeowners association (“Association”) […]
Use and Maintenance
HOA Use of Indemnity Agreements as Condition of Approval of Owner Modifications
Most common interest developments’ declarations contain restrictions that impose aesthetic and architectural controls on the owners. Frequently, architectural control issues
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Does Your HOA Have a Policy Regarding Requests for Approval to Install Solar Panels?
Requests from homeowners for approval to install solar panels on their property are becoming more and more common in homeowners
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Illinois Court Upholds Homeowners’ Right to Conduct Daycare Business in HOA Community
Illinois Appellate Court decision (September 25, 2015) This case involved an action for declaratory relief filed by a homeowners association
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New Jersey Supreme Court Says HOA is Liable For Personal Injuries Sustained on Common Area Sidewalk
Supreme Court of New Jersey decision (August 12, 2015). The plaintiff in this case sued the developer of a common
Understanding Rights & Responsibilities Concerning Common Area That is Designed for Use by a Limited Number of Homeowners
A source of considerable confusion and disputes between homeowners and their homeowners association (HOA) involves issues pertaining to those portions
Florida Ct. Orders Homeowners’ Assn to Repair Slab Causing Moisture in Homeowners’ Unit
Florida Appellate Court decision (July 15, 2015). In this case, the plaintiffs were the owners of a ground floor condominium
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Homeowner’s Repeated Violations of Injunction Results in Dismissal of Answer and Default Judgment
UNPUBLISHED North Carolina Appellate Court decision (April 7, 2015) A homeowners association (HOA) and its board of directors filed suit
Properly Maintaining HOA Common Area Property Requires “Preventative Maintenance”
HOA governing documents and state laws typically provide that an association has a duty to maintain the common areas unless
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Ct Rules Nondisabled Minor Child of Parents Who Suffered HOA Discrimination Can Sue Under the FHA
Illinois District Court decision (March 6, 2015). This case involved claims filed by husband and wife homeowners and their minor
