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First this week, our recent question regarding the requirement to install charging stations for electric vehicles sparked a lot of interest and responses from EV owners (some nicer than others), particularly concerning the relative risk of electric vehicles when compared to traditional gas and diesel-fueled vehicles.    Read the article…………………………….

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Residents in the Clearwater condo building evacuated last week will have another chance to access their homes. They were evacuated last week when a support beam at the South Beach III condo complex was found damaged.  Residents were able to return briefly to grab their things over the weekend. But it was only for 15-minute […]

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South Fulton city leaders say something needs to be done about the violence at the Camelot Condominiums. “We got to do something about Camelot, period! Madame City Manager I know you’re working on a plan and I believe in you,” South Fulton Mayor Khalid Kamau said during the farewell address he gave on May 1.  […]

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Q: In the back of my mind, I recall the board, about 10 years ago, filed some sort of “affirmation” of the governing documents. I cannot seem to find the law that tells how often this happens. Is it every 10 years? 30 years? Some other interval? In 2015, when this was done before, the […]

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For years, industry watchers have marveled at the resilience of cable TV providers like Comcast and Spectrum, despite the meteoric rise of streaming services. With less than 50 million cable TV subscribers remaining in the United States, one might expect a steeper decline. However, a lesser-known factor is propping up the industry:   Read the article…………………………….

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Anticipating a refinancing offer that could save him $647 a month, Dave Mayers of Jupiter instead got a jolt of reality: The deal was nixed after lenders saw the level of insurance his condominium association was carrying. Inadequate insurance is the most oft-cited reason that more condominium associations are on federal mortgage guarantor Fannie Mae’s […]

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A recent engineering report on a 46-year-old condominium building in Clearwater found no significant structural problems before cracks were found in a concrete support column this week, according to local news reports.   Read the article…………………………….

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Community members filled the Recital Hall at the Brand Library and Art Center on Thursday for a meeting with city officials to discuss Glendale’s position on Phase 4 of CAL FIRE’s new Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps and how it will impact neighborhoods throughout the city. During the May 8 meeting, hosted by the Northwest […]

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After the Champlain Towers collapsed in 2021, killing 98 people in Surfside, the Florida legislature passed some of the strictest rules anywhere in the country to make sure buildings were being inspected, structural tests were done and repairs would be made. The costs passed on to condo owners has left many facing the loss of […]

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While the attention of much of Holland was centered on Tulip Time Festival fireworks over Lake Macatawa at dusk on Saturday evening, those who are sworn to protect and serve the Tulip City were still on the job dealing with issues elsewhere.   Read the article…………………………….

The post Fire Strikes South Side Condo; No Humans Hurt, Cats Saved (MI) first appeared on Community Associations Network.

Fire crews from across Blaine County descended on Ketchum’s Prospector Condominiums on Saturday to battle a structure fire that scorched a large portion of a six-unit building in the condo complex, near the Warm Springs base of Bald Mountain.   Read the article…………………………….

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Recovery efforts are continuing one year after the May 10 tornadoes tore through Tallahassee.  At Mystic Woods Condos in West Tallahassee, the mark the tornadoes had on the complex remains clear. Blue tarps are thrown over the roofs of some buildings, and residents say mold is becoming an increasing problem.   Read the article…………………………….

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Dozens of residents have been unable to return to their homes after being evacuated from a Clearwater condo earlier this week due to structural concerns. However, on Friday, the condo association sent out a notice to residents of The South Beach III Condominiums on Gulf Boulevard, saying they would be allowed a “very limited, one-time […]

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Only Boiseans who lived in single-family homes could compost their food scraps, until now. Earlier this year, the City of Boise launched a pilot program with two drop-off sites for residents of multi-family housing who do not currently have access to composting pickup to keep their food waste out of the landfill.    Read the article…………………………….

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Q: I live in a condominium association. One of the owners has requested to see the ledgers for two homes that we believe are delinquent in the payment of assessments. Our Board has cited privacy concerns and has refused to provide access to the ledgers. Is the Board’s position correct?  Read the Q&A………………………………..

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In the Bay Area, a fixed-rate mortgage isn’t enough to keep your housing costs steady.  Homeowners association fees — which pay for everything from landscaping to garbage collection in condos, townhouses and other developments — increased a median of 30% in the Bay Area from 2019 to 2024, according to data compiled by Redfin for […]

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Construction crews continued to stabilize the condo building on Sand Key after it was evacuated after a crack was found in the parking garage.  Read the article…………………………….

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A Pembroke Pines condominium’s governing board thought it moved quickly to get in line for a roof replacement grant when the My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program opened to applications last November.   Read the article…………………………….

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The final piece of our 2025 legislative review discusses Assembly Bill 739, which proposes to require HOA managers to be licensed as real estate brokers. Seven states currently require manager licensing: Alaska, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada and Virginia.   Read the article…………………………….

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On the surface, Bill Stewart’s Lake Houston seems idyllic. Set along a serene waterfront, it’s the kind of tranquil setting perfect for the golden years. “It’s a beautiful place,” Stewart said. “It’s quite expensive, but not fantastically so.” A closer look reveals signs of an increasingly bitter neighborhood feud.    Read the article…………………………….

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