Condo & HOA News

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…………………………….

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Residents in one Laurel condo complex are breathing a sigh of relief Friday after city officials rescinded a notice to vacate order that would have forced them to leave their homes.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 […]

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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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