The newly enacted House Bill 5246 spells some changes for condo associations in Illinois. These changes will affect the way condos comply with records inspection requests and disclosures.   House Bill 5246: What Is It? HB 5246 amends Section 22.1 of the Illinois Condominium Property…

Homeowners associations (HOAs) are an essential component of many communities, providing homeowners with the necessary services and amenities. Unfortunately, HOAs can also be vulnerable to fraud if not appropriately managed. Across the country, dishonest individuals and companies are finding ways to exploit loopholes in the…

Worsening weather threatens HOA communities in Richmond, California, as residents rush to make a temporary fix. It remains to be seen whether their efforts will pay off.   Weather-Induced Evacuation Several storms have already hit countless California neighborhoods over the past weeks. Communities are still…

Wherever there are neighbors, there is a possibility of a nuisance. Homeowners associations are no different. But how can the board deal with complaints of HOA nuisance?   What Is an HOA Nuisance? First, it is essential to define what constitutes a nuisance. What is…

Residents are continuing to pay high HOA fees to a homeowners association in Laredo, TX, despite having won a lawsuit a year prior. Even after a lengthy legal battle, problems still seem to persist.   The Lawsuit That Started It All Residents of La Bota…

Residents of a condo in Miami are complaining about noise from jail inmates nearby. The Federal Detention Center in downtown Miami houses more than a thousand inmates. Downtown 5th, a high-rise condo, towers over the detention, and residents say noise coming from the inmates is…

Is it a good idea for homeowners to become HOA violation enforcers? What are the pros and cons of this setup?   What Is HOA Enforcement? Homeowners associations typically have covenants and rules that residents must follow. To ensure compliance, inevitable consequences are depending on the…

An HOA president dead in a Florida community has led to the arrest of her neighbors in Stuart, Florida. Cedar Pointe Condominiums is arguably a peaceful neighborhood. But, in early December, a disgruntled neighbor took up arms and decided to settle matters on his town…

With the holidays just around the corner, homeowners are gearing up by decorating their houses. For one Southbridge family, though, keeping their HOA Christmas decorations up is proving to be a battle.   The Meaning of Christmas This is the first Christmas the Johnson family…

Is it possible to reverse HOA foreclosure sales? One homeowner in North Carolina is trying.   The Debt That Started It All Trenita Rogers had been living in her fully-paid Pitt County home for 12 years. One day, she received a call from a man…