Most homeowners’ associations in the USA have legal power to fine owner-members for violations to covenants, restrictions, and rules. This post explains why I firmly believe all states should revoke ...

In my view, the financial risks and social pitfalls of owning property under an HOA far outweigh any benefits. So I love the fact that lawmakers are starting to talk about undoing the failed HOA ...

News of dramatically falling condo demand and drastic price reductions is spreading around the world. According to the Daily Mail (a U.K. publication), Florida, Texas and California are bearing the ...

In this post, I take a bold, Big Picture view of HOA problems. I define HOA problems broadly, to include any combination of the following: I know this may sound radical to some readers. But, the ...

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 ...

A decade ago, when I started this blog, the HOA industry’s leading trade group claimed that HOA fraud, corruption, and theft were “isolated incidents.” The Community Associations Institute (CAI) blog ...

This informative CNBC video highlights the case of a Georgia HOA homeowner in Belmont Park community of Newnan, Georgia. Jewel Inostroza was surprised to learn that the home she bought in 2008 came ...

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 ...

If you’re looking to buy a home or condo, you may find that most, if not all, homes in your price range are governed by some type of homeowners’ association. This post provides 10 tips to check out ...

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 ...

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.