Condo & HOA News Items
The rising cost of home insurance for one Palm Beach County condo is a story that seems to playing out at condos all across Florida. “It’s shocking to watch in a few years to go from under $100,000 to pushing a half a million,” Christina Auer said. “It’s out of line.” Insurance experts tell WPTV that the days of cheaper policies are not coming back. Read the article…………………………….
Two people hospitalized after 2-alarm blaze at Brookfield condo complex (CT)
The fire appeared to have consumed a large number of units in at least one of the buildings. "There are numerous agencies working in the
‘Everyone is selling’: Florida condo owners feel crush of rising insurance costs
The rising cost of home insurance for one Palm Beach County condo is a story that seems to playing out at condos all across Florida.
Homeowners look to protect families, pets from coyotes — if HOAs allow it (NV)
Dangerous encounters with coyotes across the Las Vegas valley have caught the attention of many concerned about the safety of their families and pets. Some
Some want homeowners associations to ban short-term rentals like Airbnb after massive weekend party (NE)
Over the weekend, a party at an Airbnb in Sarpy County near 189th and Briar, with nearly 200 people, lead to a massive law enforcement
Neighbors concerned over giant hole in Richland County neighborhood (SC)
Neighbors in one Richland County neighborhood are banding together to try and fix a water drainage problem that has caused a massive hole in one
Florida’s Home Insurance Industry May Be Worse Than Anyone Realizes
Seven property insurers in Florida went bankrupt in 2021 and 2022. The bankruptcies left thousands of homeowners scrambling to get new coverage, which often came
Months after partial ceiling collapse, Tamarac condo residents desperate for repairs (FL)
Some residents are living in a construction zone, months after rain and a beehive caused a partial ceiling collapse at the Bermuda Club Condominiums in
Georgetown Lake homeowners seek resolution to road controversy (WY)
Homeowners along a critical road on Georgetown Lake say they are hoping a solution is reached soon to a controversy over maintenance. The Granite County
Developers encounter roadblocks due to lack of communication with neighborhood Civic Clubs and City of Houston (TX)
The problem we have seen since the Our Town special, in communities similar to Sunnyside, with no standard HOA, is the city approving developers’ building
Murrysville homeowners’ association wants dredged sediment cleared away (PA)
One of the main reasons homeowners associations exist is to ensure the neighborhoods they govern remain clean and tidy. It’s little wonder, then, that members
2 Articles on Florida’s Insurance Problems
Move, cut back or go bare: Florida seniors juggle skyrocketing costs, impossible choices Florida homeowners insurance is skyrocketing: Here’s what to know
How six local homeowners associations humanely kept 300 goose eggs from hatching (IL)
Last year, over 300 eggs were prevented from hatching in just six local homeowners associations. Robeson Meadows, Westlake, Timberline Valley North and South, Trails of
Condo & HOA Informational Articles
Fixing Your HOA’s Governing Documents
Governing documents are often overlooked until an issue spotlights deficiencies. When this occurs, it's often too late to amend the governing documents to correct the deficiency. HOAs should periodically review their governing documents to identify areas which may warrant an amendment. This is especially true for communities with older governing
Effective Committees: Maximizing Use of Community Volunteers (NJ)
In a typical co-op, condo, or homeowners association, residents have a lot to say about how their building or community is or should be functioning … but few actually step up to run for and serve on the board that does the actual governing. One reason is that board service
Waterproofing Your Building Envelope Protecting Structure & Health (NJ)
With severe weather events becoming ever more common—and more intense—waterproofing your building’s envelope against rain, wind, snow, and ice is a growing concern. To counter the effects of climate change on buildings both old and new, our main focus must be on maintaining the integrity of the structural envelope. Proper,
Architectural Control , Condo & HOA Articles , Environment , Grounds/Landscaping/Roads , Michigan Articles , Working With Owners
Understanding Landscaping Architectural Requirements for Co-owners
When it comes to maintaining the aesthetic and functional integrity of shared properties, understanding the landscaping architectural requirements is crucial for co-owners. Whether you are part of a homeowners association (HOA), a condominium association, or any other type of residential community, staying informed about these regulations can help you avoid
Reduced Quorum for Elections (CA)
QUESTION. If our 50% quorum is not achieved, is there a requirement that another vote take place but with a 20% quorum requirement? If so, how quickly does this need to take place? Read the Q&A......................................
Preferences on Remote Work Revealed in New Survey
The traditional office model is a thing of the past. A recent survey conducted by the Foundation for Community Association Research reveals new insights into employee and management preferences. The findings could help ensure a balance and a smooth transition into evolving workplace models. As we navigate the post-pandemic landscape,
HOA Board Governance: Roles, Responsibilities, and Ethics
Homeowners' Associations play a pivotal role in shaping the communities they oversee. At the heart of every HOA is its board of directors, a group of individuals entrusted with the responsibility of making decisions that affect the entire community. However, being an HOA board member is not merely a title;
Community Association Considerations
No one is building condos anymore. (UT) Experts are trying to figure out why
"Last year, builders assembled more housing units than at any time in the past four decades, and virtually all of them were rental homes. For decades, condominiums made up about
Review or Audit the Books – always do one of these………
.....because if money disappears while you're on the board, you might as well move, as your neighbors will blame you just as much as the crook. Over the last month
Industry News
HOA and Condo Association Management Software
A new study report by Infinity Business Insights, with a focus
Becker Expands New Jersey Community Association
Becker, a leading multi-practice commercial law firm with attorneys, lobbyists, and
Robert Diamond named to Virginia Lawyers
Reed Smith is pleased to announce that Robert M. Diamond, a
Legal & Legislative Articles
Homestead lawsuit goes to trial on April 30 (WA)
The plaintiffs’ side alone lists 66 witnesses and 101 exhibits in the multi-sided Homestead case scheduled to come to trial in Whatcom County Superior Court on Tuesday, April 30. Trial may last three weeks. The four-year-old
FinCen Confirms CTA Applies to Associations
Although many concluded that the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) applies to homeowners associations, we now have verification of this. On April 18, 2024, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCen”) issued 16 new FAQs and updated two
Colorado Condo & HOA News , Legal & Legislative News , Legislative Articles , Parking/Towing/Booting
Colorado Senate to consider bill to further regulate towing industry
Small business owners, apartment owners, and homeowners' association representatives are raising concerns that the bill's intent to require property owners to pay for most tows will result in "towing anarchy" and could drive up the costs
Foreclosure Bill Passed House, Now in Senate—Potential Impacts on Your HOA (SC)
As recently reported in previous articles, the South Carolina Legislature is considering a bill that impacts the ability of community associations to collect assessments from non-paying members of their communities. As originally drafted, the bill would
First-of-Its-Kind Injunction for Florida Condo Owners
This first-of-a-kind appellate ruling places significant limitations on the power and rights of developers to take control of condominium associations, amend the governing documents, and terminate condominiums so they may demolish the condominiums and redevelop the
HUD announces final rule to protect against flood risk
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced Monday that it published a final rule, the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS), in the Federal Register. The rule is designed to “help communities prepare
Op/Ed
Unhappy neighbors. Vacant lots. NC community for ‘patriots’ off to a rocky start
When developers launched 1776 Gastonia, the 55-plus housing community for “patriots,” in the Charlotte area last year, they said it was just the beginning of a “grassroots movement.” With street names like Paul Revere Drive and
Condos, HOAs Should be Exempted From Corporate Tranparency Act
Community Associations Institute (CAI), the leading international authority on community association governance, education, and management, is calling on policymakers to exempt homeowners associations, condominiums, and housing cooperatives from the beneficial ownership interest reporting requirements outlined in
Sun City HOA needs your support
Moving to Sun City provided a super opportunity to meet and associate with many other like-minded people. Cultivating these relationships, making new friends and gathering with neighbors, is fulfilling for lots and lots of Sun City
Low condo reserves could lead to crisis for owners. What’s the best approach? (FL)
In the past, some would assume that the motivation for serving on a condominium board was to leverage a prime parking spot. The more recent reality is very different, with board members’ decision-making history now being
Dunwoody Lemonade Days celebrates 25 years of revitalization (GA)
Lemonade Days has been a Dunwoody tradition since 1999. The first event was held as a fundraiser for a campaign to replant trees following the devastating tornado that cut through Dunwoody on April 9, 1998. The
Urgent fix needed for South Florida condo owners as climate threatens structures
Florida condominium owners are getting buffeted from every direction, and it’s starting to hurt. Flooding, hurricanes, soaring insurance premiums, and now a new state law designed to protect residents physically but which could kill them financially,
Canada Condo, Strata & HOA News
Condo manager has licence revoked over cryptocurrency buy (ON)
A property manager who transferred $500,000 in condominium reserve funds to an alleged cryptocurrency investment company known as Pink Piggy (NOTE: This article is behind a subscriber paywall. I will try to
Condo Smarts: How Strata Property Act applies to small strata corporations (BC)
Q: We recently moved into a coach house that is part of a new three-unit strata corporation in Vancouver. We have always lived in larger strata buildings that have operated smoothly, but
Fergus, Ont. man feels nickel-and-dimed for $0.05 property tax bill
A property tax bill is perplexing a small townhouse community in Fergus, Ont. It’s not uncommon to hear people complain about taxes, but one man is speaking out because the bill is
Canada Condo, Strata & HOA Articles
The intricacies of EV infrastructure remain at odds with condo legislation (ON)
The electric vehicle landscape is complex, ever-changing and at the cutting edge of technology. For condominium corporations and their owners, this means that there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Unfortunately, the current iteration
CAT Deals with Noise and Light from Traffic on Nearby Major Road (ON)
In the case of Taplin v. YRVLCC 1002, an owner in the vacant land condominium asserted that noise and light (from car headlights and streetlights) coming from a nearby major road were
Campbell v. Toronto Standard Condominium Corporation No. 2600: Constructive Fraud is Not Fraud for the Purpose of Set-Aside Applications (ON)
In Campbell v. Toronto Standard Condominium Corporation No. 2600, 2024 ONCA 218, (“Campbell“) the Court of Appeal for Ontario considered the proper interpretation of the term “fraud” as it appears in the
International Condo, Strata & HOA News
Bahamas: DPM to monitor February Point, homeowners’ concerns
Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation, and Member of Parliament for Exuma Chester Cooper said he will monitor the progress of negotiations and conversations between the owners
Malaysia: Strata residents raise issue of cohabitation with pets
K. DIANA resides in a condominium in Petaling Jaya, Selangor where she recently welcomed an abandoned toy poodle into her home. She claims that the well-behaved pooch poses no disturbance
Australia: ‘Completely blindsided’: new owners of strata properties shocked by special levies
About three months after Jake* and his partner bought their apartment in Sydney, they faced an unexpected bill of more than $100,000. It was a special levy for major repairs