What is a HOA management certificate?
Written by katelyn.silver@thomsonreuters.com A Homeowners Association or HOA does not exist outside the law. While some people may think the HOA has…
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Should Fireworks In An HOA Be Allowed or Banned?
Written by Denise Fireworks are a Fourth of July staple. But, should the board allow fireworks in an HOA? Learn the ins…
Are there limits to how much your HOA can increase fees?
Written by bkabritsor Living in a community that has a homeowner’s association in place offers benefits and drawbacks. On one hand, you…
Could California be headed for a homeowners insurance catastrophe?
Californians are in the midst of an environmental crisis as the frequency and intensity of wildfires worsen. This year alone has produced…
What are CCRs?
Written by bkabritsor When looking into buying a home, you have a lot of things to take into consideration and keep in…
Can The HOA Restrict Homeowners From Flying The U.S. Flag On Holidays Like Memorial Day?
Written by Denise Homeowners associations are known for strict architectural rules that can also extend to outdoor fixtures such as flags, political…
Federal Laws That Regulate HOA Communities
Written by Denise It is no secret that federal laws regulate HOA communities in more ways than one. Therefore, board members and…
HOA Collection Policy: How To Make And Enforce It
Written by Denise An HOA collection policy is integral to the success of any homeowners association. Without such a policy in place,…
What to Know Before Pursuing a Change of Use
Written by Kelsi Maree Borland Zoning is the first consideration when an investor considers a change in property use. The pandemic disrupted…
HOA Homefront: Readers ask about repairs and poor pool maintenance
Who’s responsible? Q: I’m in dispute with my association. The original doors facing the outside of my condo have extensive dry-rot. I’ve…
Laguna Woods HOA says rise in insurance costs won’t affect 2023 fees
Third Mutual President Robert Mutchnick recently reminded members that the condo board is due to renew its property insurance premium June 1.…
#LasVegas – Nevada state law backs HOA rules on garbage cans in
#LasVegas – Nevada state law backs HOA rules on garbage cans in Q: I am a resident of a gated community in…
House panel approves bill to create ombudsman, appeals process for HOA disputes
House panel approves bill to create ombudsman, appeals process for HOA disputes HB 1033 seeks to keep HOA disputes from reaching the…
House panel approves bill to create ombudsman, appeals process for HOA disputes
HB 1033 seeks to keep HOA disputes from reaching the courts. Floridians who tussle with homeowners associations (HOAs) could soon see a…
Do HOAs have too much power? One state lawmaker says yes
Do HOAs have too much power? One state lawmaker says yes A Northshore state lawmaker has filed legislation that he says seeks…
HOA Homefront: Virtual meetings and a law that came too late
During the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, HOAs were presented with a conundrum: Local health authorities prohibited gatherings of more than a…