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Some homeowners who are still rebuilding from the Coastal Fire in 2022 said they have some lessons learned from their own experience which may help victims of the recent wildfires in Los Angeles.  When he first heard about a wildfire breaking out in L.A. earlier this month, Ramin Yazdi felt empathy. The painful memories came […]

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Q: I currently sit on my Associations Board, we are considering changing the size of our Board, can we do this? And if so, how?   Read the Q&A………………………………..

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A Kernersville homeowner, Tom Campbell, recently navigated a challenging situation involving his new home, a local builder, and a homeowners association. The conflict began after Campbell displayed a cardboard cutout in his truck window, offering a personal take on his home-building experience.    Read the article…………………………….

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There’s still a big unanswered question one week since two children and their mother died from a fire.  Friday, a fire adjuster at the Country Gardens condos updated News 6 reporter James Sparvero the cause of the fire is still under investigation.  “The exact cause, they’re not sure of yet,” John Schartrand of Strategic Claim […]

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or months, a cluster of condominiums in Euclid were left in pitch black every morning and night; the outdoor lighting flipped off for months.  But on Friday, the lights came back on.    Read the article…………………………….

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Insurance premiums are increasing for many homeowners, as insurers blame the rising coasts squarely on climate disasters. For HOA owners, the issue is compounded, as their homeowners association fees are also skyrocketing due to the association’s burdens.  A recent Realtor.com® report shows that 40.5% of current listings have an HOA fee, up from 39.2% the […]

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Fears of an electric vehicle fire have sparked the homeowners association at a luxury condominium complex to place a moratorium on any new EVs parking in the building’s underground garage.  Residents of the Park Place Condominiums voted in November to ban the vehicles from parking in their deeded spots out of concerns the vehicles’ high-voltage […]

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Multiple homeowner’s associations (HOAs) are also increasingly involved in creating and enforcing “firewise community standards.” The Tahoe Donner HOA, for example, has its own forestry department which it claims is “is nationally regarded as a leader in their field when it comes to defensible space, wildfire reduction and overall forest health.”    Read the article…………………………….

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It’s a reminder of the challenges faced by boards at landmarked buildings: a facade inspection at a 48-unit prewar co-op in Greenwich Village revealed rusted steel supports for the building’s terra cotta cornice, which was virtually balancing like a seesaw above Broadway. In addition, the eroding historic frieze of winged torches, decorative flowers and lion […]

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Power developer Al Adelson is courting the aging Portofino waterfront condominium in West Palm Beach with a $150 million offer that some owners call a life-changing windfall and others an unwanted eviction.  Adelson, who built the ultra-luxury Bristol condominium on the city’s Intracoastal Waterway, has touted Portofino’s North Flagler Drive location because it also sits […]

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Carol Price is hurt. And she is angry. Price’s ex-husband and eldest son were the two men found dead earlier this week following a standoff and exchange of gunfire at a home in Shelby County’s The Narrows subdivision off U.S. 280. The events leading up to the deadly standoff began years ago with an $830 […]

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Residents of a Sunrise condominium complex facing possible eviction due to structural concerns said they are relieved to have received an 11th-hour reprieve and they are now taking action to ensure long-term changes.  Read the article…………………………….

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Q: The article you wrote on HOA closed sessions is of great interest to me and my colleagues who live in a large senior community. Despite repeated requests our board continues to disregard our desire and persists in conducting almost all its business in closed sessions. They do not give us any explanation.  Read the Q&A………………………………..

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Q: Our association adopted a rule banning all smoking anywhere on the premises, including inside individual units, except for a small, designated area outside. The rule was passed by a vote at our annual membership meeting and passed. We have owned our home here for 25 years, and no one ever complained about my wife’s […]

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Residents from the Summit Condominium Association filled the Rockton Village Hall on Tuesday evening, Jan. 21, 2025.  Back in June 2024, complaints from the group had prompted the Village of Rockton to include flying objects, such as golf balls, in their nuisance ordinance.  Now Richard Barnes, the owner of the adjacent Red Barn Golf Course, […]

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The Homeowners Association of Lake Martin, Sandy Creek Area presented the final pieces of its package to the City of Dadeville this Tuesday.  The HOA’s Annexation Committee presented a plaque with a proposed map and a legal description of the annex area, which was prepared by a registered surveyor. HOA president Dave Maddox informed the […]

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Condo takeovers increased in 2024 — a possible escape for owners who face mounting monthly fees and spiraling special assessments.  Condo buyouts or terminations need 80% of owners to agree to sell to a developer.  The Miami Herald spoke with three real estate experts who are at the forefront of these deals,    Read the article…………………………….

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Question: We have been having board discussions at meetings about our HOA pool safety. We have a four foot tall fence with key locked gates. We have rules and consequences if they are not followed. Should the pool be supervised by an HOA lifeguard or pool monitor?     Read the Q&A………………………………..

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One person was found dead, and a firefighter was hospitalized after a fire at a condo building in Florence that caused the roof to collapse……”They told everybody to get out of the building, and then all these older women and other people had to get out of the building fast because it was spreading,” said […]

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Special assessments and rising association dues continue to hammer condo owners and a group of residents in St. Petersburg are taking a stand.  “Insurance goes up every year,” said Diana Smith. “However, we don’t know what insurance is going to pay for.”    Read the article…………………………….

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