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 ...

In my view, the financial risks and social pitfalls of owning property under an HOA far outweigh any benefits. So I love the fact that lawmakers are starting to talk about undoing the failed HOA ...

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 ...

I get a lot of requests from homeowners and residents seeking help with HOA problems. What can you do when things go wrong with your HOA? It depends on the issue, but I try to guide readers to limited ...

Independent American Communities (IAC) blog contains more than 1,500 posts and articles that provide real life examples of the risks and disadvantages of owning a home in an HOA community, including a ...

As established by state House Resolution in 2021, the Joint State Government Commission (JSGC, hereinafter referred to as the “Commission”), conducted its second study of, and published its report on ...

This informative CNBC video highlights the case of a Georgia HOA homeowner in Belmont Park community of Newnan, Georgia. Jewel Inostroza was surprised to learn that the home she bought in 2008 came ...

What is the most effective way to prevent pervasive HOA problems? In my opinion, it’s critically important to revoke excessive and inappropriate powers of HOAs. Focus on state laws that enable HOA ...

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.

In my previous post, Buying a home or condo? 10 tips to check out the HOA, I touched on the importance of carefully reading the governing documents that apply to the home or condo you’re planning to ...

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 ...