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 […]
Use and Maintenance
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UNPUBLISHED North Carolina Appellate Court decision (April 7, 2015) A homeowners association (HOA) and its board of directors filed suit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
Florida Court Says HOA Restrictive Covenant Doesn’t Give a Neighbor Veto Power
Florida Appellate Court decision (January 27, 2015). This case involved a dispute between neighboring townhouse owners over a yard lighting
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CA Ct Says Unauthorized Installation of Hardwood Floors Created a Nuisance to Lower Unit
UNPUBLISHED California Appellate Court decision (January 29, 2015). This case involved a dispute between a homeowners association and a member
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Texas Court Rules Against HOA in Dispute Over Homeowner Display of the American Flag
Texas Appellate Court decision (January 27, 2015). In this case, a homeowners association sued a homeowner/member of the association for
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Indiana Ct Issues Injunction Directing Homeowner to Remove Wood Pallets in Backyard & Pay Atty Fees
Indiana Appellate Court decision (January 27, 2015). A homeowner refused to remove wooden pallets that were propped up against a
