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The funding comes after Oswit Land Trust and the Mesquite Country Club Homeowners Association reached an agreement in principle following eight hours of mediation led by David Chapman in November 2024. The legal battle began when the homeowners association filed suit against Oswit in August 2022, seeking to either force golf course operations to resume […]

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One person died following a fire inside a Hilliard condo on Friday.  According to the Norwich Township Fire Department Battalion Chief Chris Griel, a neighbor called 911 around 6:30 a.m. after seeing black smoke coming from inside a condo in the 5000 block of Vinings Boulevard.   Read the article…………………………….

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The Canyon Lake POA Board of Directors has adopted an emergency resolution temporarily prohibiting the riding of e-bikes and personal electronic vehicles at the Canyon Lake Lodge and Holiday Harbor Park for the next 60 days, effective immediately.   Read the article…………………………….

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In South Carolina, there has been increasing dismay in homeowner associations, or HOA neighborhoods, with complaints surging by 570% in just seven years. In the latest report, between 2023 and 2024, there was a 19% jump in complaints filed in the state, with Lowcountry neighborhoods far from immune.  Read the article…………………………….

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For more than a year, we have listened to the stories from condo owners across Tampa Bay and the State of Florida about how crippling HOA fees and sky-high insurance continue to crush the condo market, pushing many out of paradise. “I’ve seen my condo HOAs at $450, double in two years to $900 and […]

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A Rehoboth Beach woman was charged following an incident with a Homeowners Association on Monday. Shortly before 10 a.m., troopers were called to a property on Black Duck Reach for a report of a resident causing a disturbance. When troopers arrived at the scene, they learned that a member of the HOA and contractors were […]

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If you live near a golf course, consider yourself forewarned. Country clubs aren’t usually responsible for repairing the damages to your home from errant golf balls, which some Georgia homeowners said has cost them tens of thousands of dollars over the years.  “I came out with my baby in the garage and glass was all […]

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In Miami, wireless sensor systems now track building movement and provide real-time safety data for condos facing ground sinking and new construction. Sellers are offering incentives beyond flashy perks, such as mortgage rate buy-downs, covering closing costs, or including HOA dues, to help buyers decide in a hesitant market.   Read the article…………………………….

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A dozen building workers at a luxury condo tower in the Financial District, where units sell for up to $20 million, have said they are preparing for a rare strike after months of failed negotiations with the developer-controlled board.   Read the article…………………………….

The post As doormen and porters prepare for strike, NYC luxury condo labor dispute divides Cuomo backers first appeared on Community Associations Network.

The Zox HOA recently won the designation from the state of Michigan to become an incorporated village. “By becoming a village, we will then qualify to participate in different public programs to support infrastructure,” said Chris LaDuke, chair of the Village Committee and a current HOA board member.   Read the article…………………………….

The post Condominium Association Accuses Law Firm of Legal Malpractice Over Foreclosure Missteps (FL) first appeared on Community Associations Network.

A condo association president in Woonsocket is raising concerns about transparency and political interference after a $300,000 flood mitigation resolution was tabled without discussion at a council meeting earlier this month and then inaccurately recorded as having passed.   Read the article…………………………….

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Condo owners struggle with steeply rising association fees and repairs, worsened by state-mandated reserves after the Surfside collapse and nearly half of Florida’s Fannie Mae-ineligible condos located in Miami. The secretive Fannie Mae condo blacklist now covers hundreds of Miami buildings, blocking access to mortgages and repair funding.   Read the article…………………………….

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The management office for the Fairlington Villages condo association caught fire Wednesday afternoon.  Arriving crews reported heavy smoke and flames. Initial reports suggest that the fire started in the building’s attached garage and spread to the attic and roof.   Read the article…………………………….

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If granted, it would give State Farm some of the rate hikes they originally asked for last June — and they’re substantial increases. Here’s a breakdown. Starting in June, State Farm will raise premiums by 17% for homeowners. If this latest request is granted, the company could push that figure as high as 30% by […]

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Residents of a condominium complex are moving out after being offered substantial buyouts from developers, as they try to reshape the landscape across from Mar-a-Lago.  The buyouts are only a part of the payments developers are proposing if West Palm Beach city commissioners approve zoning changes and waivers on rules    Read the article…………………………….

The post How much condo owners are being paid to help developers build 18-story tower across from Mar-a-Lago (FL) first appeared on Community Associations Network.

In recognition of Wildfire Awareness Month, a coalition of wildfire experts, technology companies, energy providers, and nonprofits launched a groundbreaking pilot project aimed at creating the most wildfire-ready community in the Lake Tahoe region. The Incline Fire Smart Community Pilot is taking place in the Tyrolian Village HOA, a neighborhood encompassing 228 homes across 60 […]

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….She and her husband set up the barrier without any issues from the Homeowners Association (HOA). However, District 6 Councilmember Dr. Tyler King mentioned that they are considering a possible ordinance that would override the HOA guidelines that currently prohibit residents from installing fences.    Read the article…………………………….

The post Laredo homeowner voices concerns over feral hog, javelina damages (TX) first appeared on Community Associations Network.

Built in 1985, the Sandollar Condominium complex on Gulf Boulevard in Navarre Beach wasn’t painted in gaudy colors to stand out like the yellow residence to its immediate east or the turquoise structure to its immediate west. But these days even the muted green-gray facade that it wore in its heyday looks washed out, faded […]

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A Palm Beach condominium association’s bank account was drained by nearly $100,000 in unauthorized transactions, leading investigators to a Michigan man who stands accused of money laundering and grand theft.  The Palm Beach Police Department (PBPD) said that on January 9, 2024, a property manager reported suspicious transactions on the condominium association’s bank account,    Read […]

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A growing number of communities throughout western Washington are turning to technology to help meet their public safety needs, which includes using Flock Safety camera systems.  Mount Vernon, Sedro-Woolley, Auburn and Normandy Park have all recently signed contracts with Flock Safety to have camera systems installed. A homeowners association in Federal Way has also adopted […]

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