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 ...

News of dramatically falling condo demand and drastic price reductions is spreading around the world. According to the Daily Mail (a U.K. publication), Florida, Texas and California are bearing the ...

In this post, I take a bold, Big Picture view of HOA problems. I define HOA problems broadly, to include any combination of the following: I know this may sound radical to some readers. But, the ...

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 ...

The latest twist to the HOA industry’s attempts to exempt community associations from CTA: trying to convince FinCEN that homeowners and condominium associations are “low risk entities.” In FinCEN’s ...

Planned communities and condominium housing can seem enticing to some buyers. The real estate industry advertises these homes and their communities as “vibrant” and attractive. They brag about their ...

Arizona homeowners have several new HOA laws for 2024. Four of these new laws are summarized in this post. Learn about several new consumer protections — or lack thereof. Signed by Governor Hobbs on ...

The intent of this updated law is to prevent the HOA from holding a special meeting, which often occurs when the HOA wants to avoid a contentious recall of one of more members of its governing board.

This month highlights the recent SCOTUS rule on unconstitutional takings, other homeowner legal victories in HOA lawsuits, one state regulator’s recommendations for reserve studies, affordable housing ...

In this post, IAC summarizes the problem of unreasonable or unconstitutional HOA rules. It also explores solutions, explaining what homeowners can do to get rid of them. The post begins by explaining ...

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 ...

When do private property restrictive covenants override state law? What makes deed restrictions valid, and part of a binding contract? Two recent HOA lawsuits shed some light on these issues. North ...