HOA Fees and Fines: What Happens If You Don’t Pay
Written by Spectrum AM In a time of inflation and rising costs, most people are currently looking for ways to cut costs…
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Community Members Collective Interests: Now is the Time
Do you need help with your HOA board? You’re not the only one! Residents in many communities speak up and unite to…
Does the board of directors have the authority to increase the fines in a community association without a community vote?
In most cases, the authority of the board of directors of a community association to increase fines without a community vote will…
First-time homebuyer pickle: Sparse inventory, high rates, looming recession
Written by Jeff Lazerson It’s bad timing, for sure, if you’re looking to get on the road to homeownership. You’ll find a…
HOA Homefront: Election questions swirl as boards avoid, deflect
Written by Kelly G. Richardson Q: No one on our HOA board has been elected and they all remain on by default…
8 must-haves for gated communities
Written by Condo Control Central Blog Gated communities are synonymous with luxury, security and certainty. While they do share similarities with traditional…
Residents Upset Over Forced Tree Removal In Georgia HOA
Homeowners associations have long been known for regulating the appearance of communities. For one Gwinnett County neighborhood, though, that means following the…
Quick Homeowner’s Guide to Home Improvement Projects
Written by Spectrum AM One of the best parts of being a homeowner is making your home your own. From paint colors…
HOA Homefront: The misunderstood ‘exclusive use common area’
Written by Kelly G. Richardson The typical condominium project consists of three categories of property: the “separate interest” (normally called the “unit”),…
Requesting condo/HOA documents
Written by Condo Control Central Blog Residential communities have a legal obligation to retain records pertaining to condo/HOA business. That includes things…
HOA Homefront: HOAs still refusing to meet in person
Written by Kelly G. Richardson Q: It seems our HOA is hiding behind an over-used Covid excuse to hold their meetings virtually.…
HOA Homefront: Delinquent, special and emergency assessments
Written by Kelly G. Richardson Q: Is an HOA allowed to announce the names of owners who have not paid their dues?…
Home equity lines, second mortgage lending spikes as consumer debt soars
Written by Jeff Lazerson “Let the good times roll” might be the perfect tagline for credit card companies financing consumer debt in…
HOA Homefront: ‘We can afford it’ isn’t a valid excuse
Written by Kelly G. Richardson Homeownership entails dealing with occasional unanticipated expenses. Recently, I didn’t plan on a main water line breaking,…
North Carolina Homeowner Fighting To Reverse HOA Foreclosure
Written by HOA Management Is it possible to reverse HOA foreclosure sales? One homeowner in North Carolina is trying. THE DEBT THAT…
HOA Homefront: Who contacts the attorney?
Written by Kelly G. Richardson Q: Several years ago the board asked for an explanation regarding our declaration. The board wanted to…