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Florida lawmakers will try this year to find some relief for condo residents dealing with the soaring cost of fees to be in compliance with stricter inspection laws.  After the fatal collapse of the Surfside Condo building in 2021, lawmakers passed a bill mandating stringent structural inspections and increased financial reserves for repairs, escalating costs […]

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Homeownership often comes with its share of unexpected challenges, but Mary Trapp, didn’t expect a city issue would cause problems for her and her homeowners association. The ordeal surrounding a broken city pipe has stretched over three months, leaving her frustrated.    Read the article…………………………….

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Residents in one Laurel condo complex are breathing a sigh of relief Friday after city officials rescinded a notice to vacate order that would have forced them to leave their homes.  The city of Laurel stepped in after years of warnings about dangerously unsafe stairwells at the Tiers of Laurel Lake Condominiums that they say […]

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CAI’s community of homeowners, volunteer leaders, community association managers, and business partners are devastated by the Los Angeles area wildfires. Our hearts break for California residents and families impacted by these devastating fires. The devastation stemming from multiple wildfires in Southern California are impacting community associations of all sizes and types in the Greater Los […]

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A new year offers homeowner’s association (HOA) board members an excellent opportunity to reflect on past achievements and set meaningful goals for the future. By adopting proactive strategies and focusing on key resolutions, your board can improve community engagement, ensure compliance, and foster a harmonious living environment.  Read the article…………………………….

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Q: Our HOA directors serve two-year terms per the bylaws. The board recently voted to delay the date of the HOA annual members’ meeting by six months, and to extend their terms an additional six months, declining to hold an election after expiration of their terms. There is no provision in our bylaws conferring this […]

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(While this article isnn’t specifically about community associations, the suggestions are good for them) The Palisades fire in California has burned through thousands of acres since breaking out Tuesday between Malibu and Santa Monica, but the iconic Getty Villa, which lay in its path, has remained standing with minor damage, even after homes and trees […]

The post The Getty Villa survived LA’s firestorms while the area around it burned, revealing a key lesson for homeowners (CA) first appeared on Community Associations Network.

A man has been charged with starting a fire in a Springfield condo complex that that left dozens of people displaced.  The Springfield Fire Department told WAND News the man was a resident of the complex.    Read the article…………………………….

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Three people were treated for smoke inhalation on Wednesday night after a fire at the Beacon Place condominium complex in the Belford section of the township, according to authorities.    Read the article…………………………….

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A half-million dollar home along a golf course would typically be a hot property on the real estate market, but one such house in Sarpy County has been vacant for five years and counting.  Tiburon Point —a gated neighborhood nestled along Tiburon Golf Club near 168th and Cornhusker Road in West Omaha — has a […]

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A woman who admitted to pouring concrete into her neighborhood’s drainage system will have to pay Seminole County for its time, even though the problem has finally been fixed.  At a code enforcement hearing Thursday, the county confirmed repairs have been made in the Shadow Bay community. A special magistrate ordered the homeowner responsible for […]

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At issue is a locked gate at the end of the walkway, presumably installed by Cove residents’ homeowner association, which blocks pedestrian access to the town beach…..“The public historically had access to this beach until the gate appeared about 20 years ago,” said Johnson. “We are all taxpayers, and I think we want to understand […]

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They hope to live there as long as they can but fear they’re being priced out. Brian Smith said their current insurance provider, Texas Fair Plan Association, will drop their coverage in April.  Brian and Jenna Smith have lived in their La Porte home for 11 years. Their current insurance provider, Texas Fair Plan Association, […]

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Anytime, anywhere, wildfire risk is growing in Colorado. Across the state, homeowners are feeling the impact, especially when it comes to insurance.  “Being a high-catastrophe state at a time when we’re seeing unprecedented, historic catastrophes is something the insurance industry is unfortunately responding to,”    Read the article…………………………….

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The homeowners’ association of a well-to-do Pleasanton golf community has sued the county over water fees. The Castlewood Property Owners Association (CPOA) recently filed suit against Alameda County, alleging the Board of Supervisors failed to follow the law before imposing a $1.4 million loan on the organization’s members to pay for their water and sewer […]

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A Hollywood Hills homeowner who put his all into owning his condo is staying behind in hopes of saving his home despite the evacuation order issued due to the Sunset Fire.   Video news report……………………..

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Several property insurers in California cut coverage or stopped offering new homeowners policies in the past few years, as companies tried to limit losses amid the risk of paying enormous claims due to wildfires.   Read the article…………………………….

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When purchasing a home in a community governed by a Homeowners Association (HOA), understanding the intricacies of HOA fees is crucial. These fees play a significant role in maintaining the community’s aesthetics, services, and shared amenities, but they can also impact your monthly budget significantly. To help navigate the nuances of HOA fees, we’ve gathered […]

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The Lost Creek Neighborhood Association and two property owners in the area that disannexed from the city of Austin last September have sued the city after residents discovered that the city is still expecting them to pay property taxes. According to attorney Bill Aleshire, who is representing the plaintiffs, the city says it will continue […]

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Residents of mobile homes and condominiums are speaking out after the city’s property revaluation process resulted in large tax increases, on average much higher than what single-family homeowners are seeing.  A report by Marybeth Walker, the city’s interim chief assessor, shows the disparity. Condo values went up 94% on average and mobile home values went […]

The post Rochester mobile home, condo owners speak out on big tax hikes: It’s not ‘right or fair’ (NH) first appeared on Community Associations Network.