Where can homeowners turn for help with HOA problems?
WEBMay 4, 2019 · Also, according to Virginia Attorney John Cowherd, it can be difficult to find experts suitable for testifying on behalf of homeowners: In most cases owners have against HOA or Condo Boards, they need 1-2 expert witnesses, e.g., engineer, repair estimator, appraiser, etc. Many such professionals have ties with “industry leaders”.
HOA Realities — living next to a retention pond or wetland
WEBMar 16, 2019 · CEDAR PARK, TX — Debate continues in the community as to whether algae is the culprit behind a recent mass fish kill at a Cedar Pond park. A company hired by a neighborhood homeowners association to remove algae in the pond did so, but in the process dropped the oxygen levels in the water precipitously as to cause the fish to die, KVUE reported. . According to the report, hundreds if not ...
4 risks for homeowners in developer-controlled HOA communities
WEBNov 8, 2019 · And, all too often, a developer’s business decisions are out of synch with homeowner expectations. So, today’s post is another “buyer beware” message. Here are four ways that developer-control of HOA-governed communities can increase risk and add to the cost of homeownership. 1. It’s extremely difficult to hold a developer accountable ...
Why do state lawmakers resist regulation of HOAs? • IAC
WEBDec 7, 2020 · It’s a well-documented fact that state leaders tend to resist serious regulation of HOAs, due to opposition from community developers, institutional investors, and the HOA management industry. In many cases, it’s hard to get a state legislator to even consider sponsoring an HOA-related bill. This article is part one of a three part series ...
Civic and neighborhood associations very different from “modern” …
WEBJun 18, 2017 · Jim, I am not an attorney, and offer no legal advice or opinions. I write my articles from a housing consumer perspective. In today’s article, I explain that voluntary membership HOAs have limited authority to enforce restrictions and standards.. Any individual homeowner subject to covenants and restrictions can enforce those standards upon neighbors subject to the same standards by bringing ...
Why can’t home buyers find the kind of homes they really want?
WEBAug 1, 2019 · At the same time, the “market” is heavily influenced by the moneyed interests of real estate developers. Put simply, the real estate industry no longer exists to serve the needs and wants of housing consumers. That’s why buyers can’t find the homes they want most. For at least three, if not four decades, new home construction has been ...
New research busts myth that HOAs protect property values
WEBJun 18, 2019 · By Deborah Goonan, Independent American Communities. Earlier this month I told you about research showing a link between prejudice in homeowners associations and weak local government.Now a new study by a retired Yale University researcher concludes that, contrary to industry claims and popular assumptions, HOAs don’t protect property values after all.
HUD and DFEH: Help for victims of HOA bullies • IAC
WEBDec 16, 2019 · Help for victims of HOA bullying. Residents of HOA-governed communities, including condominiums and co-ops, can reach out to the following organizations for help. Click here to file a complaint with DFEH (California residents only) File a complaint with HUD (any U.S. resident) CCHAL also lists two additional nonprofits that provide information ...
Multiple U.S. HOA management agents, board members arrested …
WEBMar 4, 2022 · From depleted Reserve Funds to unpaid contractors, homeowners pay the price when dishonest people embezzle the community’s money. By Deborah Goonan, Independent American Communities [email protected]. In this post, community association management agents of five different companies are under investigation for mishandling HOA money.
Dissolving an HOA - is it possible? - Independent American …
WEBApr 17, 2019 · Just do a Google search on “ HOA dissolution.”. I am not an attorney, but, over the past five years, I’ve reviewed many publicly available attorney summaries, and have participated in several discussion forums on this topic. So the short answer is yes, it’s theoretically possible to put an end to your HOA.