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A monthly collection of top 10 HOA news updates from across the U.S. and around the world. By Deborah Goonan, Independent American Communities deborahgoonan@gmail.com 1 – Association of Certified ...

Independent American Communities (IAC) blog contains more than 1,500 posts and articles that provide real life examples of the risks and disadvantages of owning a home in an HOA community, includin… ...

This post highlights Pennsylvania HOA reform legislation under consideration for CIOCs. (Homeowners, condominiums, and cooperatives) in the 2023-2024 session. Two of the bills have been filed follo… ...

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 ...

This month’s brief highlights the ongoing struggle for HOA consumer rights as well as another controversial land use bill. Also in the news: unsafe condo evacuations; homeowners who complain … ...

Rising HOA fees, special assessments, HOA fines, and bitter HOA lawsuits are making HOA living a lot more expensive. Associations hit members with rising condo, HOA fees, huge special assessments C… ...

Recent news reports reveal several HOA risks, what I call a triple threat to the safety of residents and financial security of homeowners. Although HOA living comes with many risks, these are the t… ...

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.

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 ...

Courts in three U.S. state rule on lawsuits against amendments to HOA, condo covenants and restrictions Homeowners sued to assert their property rights, after their neighbors voted to amend CC&Rs ...

Florida lawmakers consider revoking HOA power to fine homeowners. Companion bills in FL House and Senate remove statutory provisions enabling homeowner associations to enforce covenants and ...