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South Florida commonly attracts homeowners who want glorious beach views and warm weather. But new state laws require condos to have sufficient cash reserves to cover any major repairs and conduct inspections on buildings three stories or higher — which is forcing more condo owners to sell their homes.  Read the article…………………………….

The post New condo laws are forcing South Florida residents to sell their homes — here’s the big requirement and why ‘nobody is happy’ first appeared on Community Associations Network.

Last year, Francis Bischetti said he learned that the annual cost of the homeowners policy he buys from Farmers Insurance for his Pacific Palisades home was going to soar from $4,500 to $18,000 — an amount he could not possibly afford.   Read the article…………………………….

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If your HOA is creating problems for you, such as being sticklers for the rules or charging high fees, it may seem like a good idea to sue.  But filing a lawsuit against an HOA can bring more problems than it’s often worth, lawyer Tom Winslow said. Often people sue HOAs to get an injunction […]

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Jeffrey Baldwin paid his homeowners association dues on time for over 15 years. So when he went online to pay his annual $700 fee in January 2023, he was shocked to see a request for thousands of dollars.  The money accumulated, he discovered, due to a $100 fine for having a vehicle parked in front […]

The post Why a Charlotte couple is on the verge of losing their home over a $100 HOA fine (NC) first appeared on Community Associations Network.

Following a WAVE investigation into broken elevators at the Brown Suburban Condominium Homes, city officials stepped in to temporarily move residents stuck on upper floors.  The broken elevators were expected to be fixed by the end of the first week of January. The repair date followed seven weeks without elevator access.    Read the article…………………………….

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In this latest issue of the Miami Condo Market Intelligence Report™, we examine the surging number of resale listings on the market which now represent more than 11 months of supply.  Read the article…………………………….

The post Unit Owners Flood South Florida Market With Listings At Start Of 2025 Condo Cliff first appeared on Community Associations Network.

As he went outside to take a walk Wednesday, Navarun Gupta said, he spotted about 20 small fliers on the lawn around his condominium in Bridgeport’s South End.  On each flier, one side bore the message: “Get out” and “You’re not welcome,” translated into multiple languages. The other side said, “Deportation now,” and “Report all […]

The post Bridgeport police investigate ‘hateful’ fliers telling immigrants to ‘get out’ found in South End (CT) first appeared on Community Associations Network.

Construction to fix a growing sinkhole at the Parkside Condominiums along Bell Road in Phoenix has resumed after a temporary pause. The project had been red-tagged with a “Stop Work” notice posted on the property by the city of Phoenix on May 13.  A concerned citizen contacted the city, who investigated and ordered the temporary […]

The post Repairs resume on sinkholes in North Phoenix condo complex (AZ) first appeared on Community Associations Network.

A dog ban was originally placed on the first phase of Burlingame, located on land across Highway 82 from Buttermilk, as a part of a pre-annexation deal with neighboring ranch owners before it opened in 2007. That would have to be changed, as would the declarations and covenants with the existing Burlingame homeowners association, for […]

The post Burlingame homeowners surveyed on removing dog ban (CO) first appeared on Community Associations Network.

Wildfires leveling parts of Los Angeles. Hurricanes devastating Florida and the Carolinas. Floods around the Passaic River, Meadowlands and Jersey Shore.  Nearly half of all homes across the nation — worth almost $22 trillion — face at least one type of severe or extreme climate risk, ranging from flooding to wind, wildfire, heat and air […]

The post LA fires just latest disaster prompting home insurers to drop coverage, raise rates first appeared on Community Associations Network.

The solar power industry is growing fast, accounting for more than half of all new electricity on the grid last year. But soon President-elect Trump and fellow Republicans in Congress may try to reduce or eliminate government incentives that have driven much of that growth.   Read the article…………………………….

The post People are rushing to install solar panels before Trump becomes President (NC) first appeared on Community Associations Network.

A privately-owned large, tall building with dozens of tenants is without a working elevator.  With the elevator being broke, living in the Brown Suburban Condominium Homes on the 12th floor, can be a challenge.  Read the article…………………………….

The post City relocates residents from privately-owned building in Louisville due to broken elevator (KY) first appeared on Community Associations Network.

“Right now, 20 percent of homeowners in Florida have opted to self insure and remain uninsured,” said Divya Sangam, an insurance expert and spokeswoman with ValuePenguin, a Lending Tree research site that conducted a data analysis of the Florida insurance crisis.   Read the article…………………………….

The post Central Florida homeowners join rising trend, opting out of property insurance first appeared on Community Associations Network.

Question: I am a director for a small residential community governed by an HOA in search of direction for making changes to association common areas. Chapter 720 [the HOA Act] does not mention requirements for common area changes. Our covenants are also silent on this matter.   Read the Q&A………………………………..

The post Homeowners association wants to remove streetlights to save cash. Can they do that? (FL) first appeared on Community Associations Network.

A condominium fire in the south Las Vegas valley damaged nine units and left 29 residents displaced on Saturday.  Firefighters arrived to find the blaze had damaged or destroyed nine units. The Red Cross stepped in to provide immediate assistance, including temporary shelter, food, clothing, personal care items, and financial support as needed.    Read the […]

The post South Las Vegas valley condo fire displaces 29 residents, damages 9 units (NV) first appeared on Community Associations Network.

As state lawmakers prepare for the upcoming legislative session, addressing rising condo costs is among the top priorities on both sides of the aisle, regardless of whether a special session is called ahead of time.     Read the article…………………………….

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An official is concerned about panhandlers asking for money in The Villages.  Community Development District 4 Supervisor Cliff Wiener said he is concerned about panhandlers at Mulberry Grove Plaza.  “I don’t like to see panhandlers in The Villages,” said Wiener, who is also the president of the Property Owners Association.    Read the article…………………………….

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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…………………………….

The post ‘Fix my driveway’: Houston homeowner screams foul in aftermath of bursting pipe and unresolved repairs (TX) first appeared on Community Associations Network.

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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