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 ...

A decade ago, when I started this blog, the HOA industry’s leading trade group claimed that HOA fraud, corruption, and theft were “isolated incidents.” The Community Associations Institute (CAI) blog ...

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 ...

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 ...

Do you think that all tiny homes are affordable? Would you pay $140,000 for a 660 square foot tiny home, governed by an HOA, in San Antonio, Texas? Do you think this it’s a good buy? In the past ...

This bill makes several clarifications and modifications of last year’s Senate Bill (SB) 4D. SB 4D added the requirement for residential and mixed-use condominium and cooperative associations 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 ...

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 ...

Sometimes homeowners contact me at IAC regarding amendments to their HOA-governed community’s governing documents, particularly covenants and restrictions. They question the legality of those ...

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.

Companion bills in FL House and Senate remove statutory provisions enabling homeowner associations to enforce covenants and restrictions with fines. If enacted, it would be a significant first step at ...