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In this post, I take a bold, Big Picture view of HOA problems. I define HOA problems broadly, to include any combination of the following: HOA abuse of power, HOA community dysfunction, years of ...

Where it exists, HOA regulation is weak At first glance, the apathy of state government is surprising, considering the number of voters who live under the rule of an HOA. Several U.S. states have an ...

It’s a new year. Time for new starts and fresh beginnings. It’s also the time of year that state Legislatures prepare for new sessions, where they may consider bill proposals to rein in excessive ...

Nate’s report focused mainly on defects in individual housing units, so it didn’t cover the unique challenges faced by owners when construction defects and poor workmanship are discovered in common ...

There’s no doubt that the past several months have been stressful for many U.S. residents. That’s especially true for residents of HOA-governed private communities. In fact, many common interest ...

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 ...

Discover recent laws enhancing transparency and homeowner rights in HOA, condo, and co-op communities across the U.S. Stay informed!

Check out a fascinating new “Honest” HOA survey by InsuranceQuotes.com. “Honest About HOAs,“ shows the love-hate relationship between owners and their HOAs. Thanks to several of my readers, who ...

This month’s brief highlights the ongoing struggle for HOA consumer rights as well as another controversial land use bill. Also in the news: unsafe condo evacuations; homeowners who complain … ...

Concluding more than seven years of litigation, one of Chicago’s Magnificent Mile condo associations has agreed to pay a $125,000 settlement fee to one of its former owners.