Several states pass laws aimed at restoring transparency and property rights for homeowners in HOA, condo, and co-op communities. A bill to preclude community associations (HOAs) of all types from ...

I get a lot of requests from homeowners and residents seeking help with HOA problems. What can you do when things go wrong with your HOA? It depends on the issue, but I try to guide readers to limited ...

As established by state House Resolution in 2021, the Joint State Government Commission (JSGC, hereinafter referred to as the “Commission”), conducted its second study of, and published its report on ...

Do you think that all tiny homes are affordable? Would you pay $140,000 for a 660 square foot tiny home, governed by an HOA, in San Antonio, Texas? Do you think this it’s a good buy? In the past ...

In my view, it’s no surprise that, in recent months, we are seeing multiple HOA problems. Reports of bitter HOA legal disputes. Arrests of HOA leaders on charges of fraud and theft. News about other ...

When do private property restrictive covenants override state law? What makes deed restrictions valid, and part of a binding contract? Two recent HOA lawsuits shed some light on these issues. North ...

Last week, after months of contentious debates in the state Legislature, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed a bill (HB22-1137), adding new regulation of the HOA foreclosure process. The new Act ...

Sometimes homeowners contact me at IAC regarding amendments to their HOA-governed community’s governing documents, particularly covenants and restrictions. They question the legality of those ...

The Naples law firm of Hamilton Mikes is suing on behalf of 34 community associations in South Florida. The lawsuit names American Property Management Services (APMS) and Wells Fargo as defendants.

Companion bills in FL House and Senate remove statutory provisions enabling homeowner associations to enforce covenants and restrictions with fines. If enacted, it would be a significant first step at ...

2022 appears to be the year of the Backlash Against HOAs. IAC is following several new bills with a similar theme: Restore the rights of homeowners and residents, and hold HOAs and HOA-industry ...

IAC reached out to several legal and consumer advocates across the U.S., and asked them to share their thoughts on how to prevent another tragedy like the collapse of Champlain Towers South, near ...