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Army sergeant battles HOA over American flag display
Fox News - Robert Gearty
A Texas homeowners association this week warned a Fort Hood soldier that he will be fined if he refuses to take down his American flag, according to a report. “They said you can’t have a flagpole and I
HOA’s ‘poor decisions’ lead to multimillion dollar jury verdict
independentamericancommunities.com - deborahgoonan
Sometimes an HOA board’s poor decision leads to human tragedy. And that tragedy, in turn, opens up the Association to huge liabilities in personal …
Real Estate
Couple must pay nearly $600G for removing oak tree from their property, judge rules
Fox News - Brie Stimson
A judge ordered a Northern California couple this week to pay nearly $600,000 for uprooting an almost 200-year-old oak tree from their property that was protected under a conservation easement. Peter Toni
Condominiums
Owners of mold infested condo consider dissolving association
independentamericancommunities.com - deborahgoonan
Unit owners are reportedly considering dissolving their leaky, mold-infested condo association in Winter Haven, Florida. In a report from ABC Action …
Home Ownership
Where can homeowners turn for help with HOA problems?
independentamericancommunities.com - deborahgoonan
I get a lot of requests from homeowners and residents seeking help with HOA problems. What can you do when things go wrong with your HOA? It depends …
Home Ownership
Do HOA Buyers Know What They’re Getting Into? - Gladly
gogladly.com - Rachel Richardson
Part of the allure of HOA living is that communities are maintained to a specific quality standard, helping maintain property values. It’s in …
DSL Case (Davis-Stirling Law CA)
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april 21
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California HOA Legislation: fair elections and management accountability (April 2019)
independentamericancommunities.com - deborahgoonan
By Deborah Goonan, Independent American Communities Homeowner advocate alert: three California HOA bills to be debated in Legislative committees. …
april 22-26
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Lawsuit
independentamericancommunities.com - deborahgoonan
Florence Fang says the Town of Hillsborough is violating her First Amendment rights, discriminating against her because she’s Chinese By Deborah …
april 15
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Guest Commentary: Transparency and the political process
sandiegouniontribune.com - John Rajcic
“Public sentiment is everything. With it, nothing can fail. Without it, nothing can succeed.” — Abraham Lincoln San Diego Country Estates Association …
6 HOA promises vs. HOA realities Independent American Communities
independentamericancommunities.com - deborahgoonan
By Deborah Goonan, Independent American Communities Home buyers may be drawn to HOA-governed housing because of all the so-called “advantages” …
Does Mississippi bill propose giving “HOAs taxing authority?” Independent American Communities
independentamericancommunities.com - deborahgoonan
by Deborah Goonan, Independent American Communities Two recent reports claim that proposed Mississippi legislation, House Bill 1612, “would give …
2 HOAs deal with Canyon Country landslides (CA) Independent American Communities
independentamericancommunities.com - deborahgoonan
By Deborah Goonan, Independent American Communities 5 homes now yellow-tagged due to landslide About two weeks ago, several Santa Clarita homeowners …
Should cities adopt HOA
independentamericancommunities.com - deborahgoonan
By Deborah Goonan, Independent American Communities In today’s post, IAC considers the question: in the relentless quest for protecting property …
Kansas HOA special assessment conflict turns ugly
independentamericancommunities.com - deborahgoonan
By Deborah Goonan, Independent American Communities Few homeowners know what to expect when they buy into a planned community governed by a homeowners …
Housing
Condo owners oppose rental housing funded by tax credits (WI)
independentamericancommunities.com - deborahgoonan
According to a report in Kenosha News (WI), about 40 homeowners in Creekside Crossing Condo Association are protesting new development that will …
Sometimes HOAs transform their planned communities into cities
independentamericancommunities.com - deborahgoonan
By Deborah Goonan, Independent American Communities Homeowners frequently debate whether homeonwers’ associations are “real” government, or merely …
Florida is drowning. Condos are still being built. Can't humans see the writing on the wall?
The Guardian - Megan Mayhew Bergman
I stood behind a worn shopping center outside of Crystal River, Florida, looking for the refuge where a hundred manatees were gathered for winter. I found them clustered in the emerald-colored spring,
How breaking HOA rules might land you in jail
independentamericancommunities.com - deborahgoonan
This weekend, followers on social media circulated a news report about Melchior Julien, a homeowner at Holly Tree Plantation in Simpsonville, South …
HOA Issue #7: Homeowners need new ways to pay for HOA private roads
independentamericancommunities.com - deborahgoonan
Private neighborhood roads across the nation are in desperate need of repair. Residents seek help from local governments. An infrastructure …
Will AARP help rein in HOA abuse?
independentamericancommunities.com - deborahgoonan
Several readers have circulated the latest AARP article on HOAs, which highlights the problem of older Americans who lose their homes to HOA …
Don’t rely on a Realtor to explain Homeowners Associations (HOAs)
independentamericancommunities.com - deborahgoonan
By Deborah Goonan, Independent American Communities Updated Jan. 22, 2019 Are you house hunting? Want to know more about homeowners associations? …
FEMA revives flood insurance sales after backlash
POLITICO - By ZACHARY WARMBRODT
The Trump administration is restarting the sale of flood insurance policies during the government shutdown, backtracking on a controversial FEMA decision to halt new coverage, a senior administration said.
HOA Issue #11: Political influence of real estate developers: the heart of the HOA beast
independentamericancommunities.com - deborahgoonan
By Deborah Goonan, Independent American Communities Real estate developers figured out a long time ago how to exert political influence over …
Fire-Resistant Is Not Fire-Proof, California Homeowners Discover
NPR - Emily Guerin
California's building codes are not keeping up with the severe, wind-driven wildfires that are becoming the norm. Ten years ago, the state passed strict new standards for homes built in high fire-risk
In the Arena: The Board of Directors' Guide to the Successful Operation of a Homeowners Association
amazon.com - Amazon
Shared via Kindle. Description: How would serving on a Board of Directors or living within an association change if there was a reliable resource …