Where can homeowners turn for help with HOA problems?
WEBMay 4, 2019 · 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”. Advocates for owners need a network of un-conflicted experts. My experience has been that professional relationships with such experts who are …
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 ...
Good news for Arizona property owners in HOA-governed …
WEBApr 19, 2022 · Owners of homes in Arizona HOA-governed communities have reason to celebrate two significant legal victories in 2022. First, Governor Doug Ducey recently signed a new law upholding free speech and the right of homeowners to peacefully assemble to discuss important issues in their communities. Second, the …
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.
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 ...
Illinois: Condo settles dispute over $500 fine, pays owner $125,000
WEBFeb 4, 2021 · Independent American Communities Consumer Education for Homebuyers, Home, and Property Owners | Exposing Condo & HOA Dysfunction, Corruption, & Abuse | homeowners association, condominium, cooperative housing, affordable housing, housing consumer protection, news, HOA legislation, HOA case law, buyer beware %
Multiple U.S. HOA management agents, board members arrested …
WEBAug 3, 2022 · From depleted Reserve Funds to unpaid contractors, homeowners pay the price when dishonest people embezzle the community’s money. By Deborah Goonan, Independent American Communities [email protected]. In this post, community association management agents of five different companies are under investigation for mishandling HOA money.
Homeowners need new ways to pay for HOA private roads
WEBMar 15, 2018 · None of that money has been set aside for maintenance of private roads in HOAs. Instead, tax dollars have been used to maintain other public roads in the County. If the County reluctantly agrees to provide the labor for a temporary chip and seal job, it will cost the HOA $180,000 for a 3-mile long private road.
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 ...
Reader seeks affordable solutions to pave HOA private roads (VA)
WEBJan 5, 2019 · If most owners want to keep the roads private, your HOA could consider borrowing money to do the work, and repaying the loan over time. But this option is unattractive to most HOA and homeowners, due to the added interest payments. Repaying a loan also means HOA assessments must increase to cover the cost.
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