Condo & HOA News

Q. Our snowplow contractor claims they cannot remove snow from the common element guest parking spaces in our condominium. Can the board of our condominium association prohibit parking in guest parking during the winter months?   Read the Q&A………………………………..

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The number of condominium units for sale on the barrier island is rising faster than single-family home inventory as state condo regulations passed in 2022 and 2023 take effect.   Read the article…………………………….

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If you own a home in Anchorage, you’ve likely seen it go up in value; Municipal Assessor Jack Gadamus said the average single-family home in the Anchorage Bowl is now valued at $477,263, up 6% from last year.  But people who own condos saw the biggest jump. While the average condo valuation increased 15%, Gadamus […]

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Q: We live in a condo building in Manhattan with fewer than 10 units. The last Local Law 11 inspection found that our facade needs significant repair and maintenance, which could cost $300,000 or more. The condo board has determined that an assessment will be charged to all owners to pay for the work. Obviously, […]

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Residents of one condominium complex in Sunrise could soon be forced out of their homes. Several buildings have been deemed unsafe and residents have been left blindsided.  Units in several buildings received this notice on the door, saying the building was deemed unsafe. Unless the structure is shored up by Monday at noon, residents will […]

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Meadowbrook Golf Club owners in Alachua County are going deeper in debt as the course remains untouched and a homeowners association drainage committee brought up this as well as drainage issues to Alachua County leaders.    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.   Read the article…………………………….

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Homeowner’s Associations (HOAs) have become prime targets for cybercriminals. Why? HOAs often handle large amounts of money but may use less stringent security measures. This makes them an appealing opportunity for cybercriminals who exploit vulnerabilities in vendor networks, email systems, and other communication platforms.   Read the article…………………………….

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Residents of the Sonterra community in Jarrell are expressing significant frustration over an unexpected hike in their annual neighborhood fees—a sharp increase from $60 to $240. This financial imposition looms large with a deadline at the end of January, leaving many to grapple with budgetary constraints.   Read the article…………………………….

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Surveillance video at an Aurora condominium complex shows someone breaking into 19 mailboxes last week. The thefts happened at the Sunflower Condominiums last Monday and Wednesday mornings.  The thief also broke into the postal service door and although the mailboxes have since been repaired, the repair costs totaled more than $2,000.   Read the article…………………………….

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One firefighter sustained minor injuries, but all building occupants were evacuated safely. (article behind a subscription paywall)

The post Cherry Hill FD Subdues All-Hands Tavistock Condo Fire in Freezing Temperatures (NJ) first appeared on Community Associations Network.

A multi-residential structure in Escondido was the scene of a fire that broke out on Tuesday morning.  The blaze, reported at approximately 10:07 am, sent firefighters to the 2000 block of Grand Ave, where they encountered smoke and embers filling the interior of a dwelling   Read the article…………………………….

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Fire officials are investigating after a North Royalton condo fire sent an 80-year-old man to the hospital Thursday morning.   Read the article…………………………….

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A fire broke out early Friday at a Palm Bay condo complex, where one unit was fully engulfed in flames, according to firefighters.   Read the article…………………………….

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A bookkeeper recently resigned from an Aspen homeowners association after she confessed to theft and reimbursed them with a cashier’s check for just over $200,000, according to an email and people knowledgeable about the situation.  The board of directors representing the HOA for Burlingame Ranch I Condominiums accepted the payment from Elizabeth Stewart, who confessed […]

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The devastation of the January fires has left many overwhelmed with emotion. But when calamities hit, communities have the opportunity to rise up and help. Locals came together almost immediately in January to aid those in need.  The Hancock Park Home Owners Association circulated donation information and put together a drive the first weekend of […]

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In communities across Southern Utah, towing practices by companies contracted by homeowners’ associations and property managers often draw strong reactions from residents.   Read the article…………………………….

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The proposal from Miami-Dade commissioners urges the legislature to create laws giving local governments more oversight over HOAs and county sheriffs the power to receive and investigate HOA complaints.   Read the article…………………………….

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Authorities are investigating a reported vandalism in the Seven Lakes community after two homeowner association officials found nails and screws in their driveway on Saturday.  In an email from the Seven Lakes Landowners Association to its residents, the president and treasurer from the association were targeted Friday night or early morning on Saturday with, “hundreds […]

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An online petition was created to raise the height requirement for fences at Overbrook Shores.  Carolyn Hoops started the petition and is asking the Overbrook Shores Homeowner’s Association to revise the fence covenant that limits the height to four feet.  Kathy Connell walked into her backyard on Wednesday, unlocking her five foot fence. Connell says […]

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