Where can homeowners turn for help with HOA problems?
WEBMay 4, 2019 · Also, according to Virginia Attorney John Cowherd, it can be difficult to find experts suitable for testifying on behalf of homeowners: In most cases owners have against HOA or Condo Boards, they need 1-2 expert witnesses, e.g., engineer, repair estimator, appraiser, etc. Many such professionals have ties with “industry leaders”.
HOA Realities — living next to a retention pond or wetland
WEBMar 16, 2019 · CEDAR PARK, TX — Debate continues in the community as to whether algae is the culprit behind a recent mass fish kill at a Cedar Pond park. A company hired by a neighborhood homeowners association to remove algae in the pond did so, but in the process dropped the oxygen levels in the water precipitously as to cause the fish to die, KVUE reported. . According to the report, hundreds if not ...
Ramapo Mountain Lakes asks court to compel assessments from …
WEBApr 13, 2018 · By Deborah Goonan, Independent American Communities. Last August, IAC introduced readers to a complex New Jersey legal dispute involving property owners near Crystal and Mirror Lakes.Since the 1950s, both lakes and related recreational facilities have been maintained by Ramapo Mountain Lakes (RML), Inc.
Learn about HOAs, condos and co-ops | Consumer Education
WEB5 days ago · Older Posts. Independent American Communities Learn about HOAs, condos and co-ops | Consumer Education HOA condo and cooperative community news, trends, and analysis; legislative reform; consumer protection; HOA lawsuits and caselaw; HOA risks and disadvantages; HOA problems and solutions; HOA alternatives; "no HOA" housing; affordable housing,
What is an HOA “Master Association?” - Independent American …
WEBFeb 2, 2019 · Typically, a Master Association has the authority to create an annual budget and set assessments to meet its expenses. A master HOA may collect assessments to pay for private roads, community-wide storm water management, shared recreational amenities, and more. (Note: sometimes a special district, such as development district or utility ...
Why do state lawmakers resist regulation of HOAs? • IAC
WEBDec 7, 2020 · It’s a well-documented fact that state leaders tend to resist serious regulation of HOAs, due to opposition from community developers, institutional investors, and the HOA management industry. In many cases, it’s hard to get a state legislator to even consider sponsoring an HOA-related bill. This article is part one of a three part series ...
Time to end predatory HOA lawsuits and foreclosures
WEBDec 14, 2019 · When the Tademas didn’t immediately remove the plants, Lago Mar HOA fined them $200 per day for 15 days — a total of $3,000. And when that didn’t convince the couple to rip out perfectly lovely flowers, the HOA decided to sue them for “up to $100,000.”. Lago Mar is currently managed by Principle Management Group.
Is your HOA legally obligated to maintain the common areas?
WEBFeb 3, 2018 · By Deborah Goonan, Independent American Communities. When you purchased your house, condo, or co-op apartment, you were probably sold on the idea of a low-maintenance lifestyle, enticing amenities, or lush common green spaces. But I often hear from homeowners and residents that the common areas are not properly maintained by their associations.
New research busts myth that HOAs protect property values
WEBJun 18, 2019 · By Deborah Goonan, Independent American Communities. Earlier this month I told you about research showing a link between prejudice in homeowners associations and weak local government.Now a new study by a retired Yale University researcher concludes that, contrary to industry claims and popular assumptions, HOAs don’t protect property values after all.
4 risks for homeowners in developer-controlled HOA communities
WEBNov 8, 2019 · And, all too often, a developer’s business decisions are out of synch with homeowner expectations. So, today’s post is another “buyer beware” message. Here are four ways that developer-control of HOA-governed communities can increase risk and add to the cost of homeownership. 1. It’s extremely difficult to hold a developer accountable ...
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