Baby Boomers won’t run HOA boards forever. Expect to see increased HOA participation of younger homeowners. Have you ever noticed that most condo and HOA board members are older adults, usually ...

There’s no doubt that the past several months have been stressful for many U.S. residents. That’s especially true for residents of HOA-governed private communities. In fact, many common interest ...

Most homeowners’ associations in the USA have legal power to fine owner-members for violations to covenants, restrictions, and rules. This post explains why I firmly believe all states should revoke ...

The Naples law firm of Hamilton Mikes is suing on behalf of 34 community associations in South Florida. The lawsuit names American Property Management Services (APMS) and Wells Fargo as defendants.

In my view, it’s no surprise that, in recent months, we are seeing multiple HOA problems. Reports of bitter HOA legal disputes. Arrests of HOA leaders on charges of fraud and theft. News about other ...

Several states pass laws aimed at restoring transparency and property rights for homeowners in HOA, condo, and co-op communities. A bill to preclude community associations (HOAs) of all types from ...

HOA news across the U.S. continues to document a pattern of HOA abuse. Here’s more evidence that HOA fines over petty rules, aggressive collection practices, HOA lawsuits, and predatory HOA ...

Last week, after months of contentious debates in the state Legislature, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed a bill (HB22-1137), adding new regulation of the HOA foreclosure process. The new Act ...

IAC reached out to several legal and consumer advocates across the U.S., and asked them to share their thoughts on how to prevent another tragedy like the collapse of Champlain Towers South, near ...

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 ...

Today’s post offers more proof that Community Associations Institute, California Legislative Action Committee — CAI-CLAC is unfriendly to homeowners. If anyone reading this post still believes that ...

I recently visited the Newseum in Washington, DC, an intriguing blend of exhibits on pivotal moments in the history of freedom of the press, all the way up to current events and interactive displays ...