When homeowners buy into your community, they know the rules imposed by the homeowners’ association and agree to abide by them. Yet, countless Homeowners’ Associations (HOAs) find themselves facing litigation from homeowners who later decide that a particular rule...
If you are a member of the board for your local homeowner's association (HOA), you probably do a lot of work for your community without much — if any — compensation for your efforts. Some of your work can even be unpleasant, as you may have to issue citations and...
In theory, people know all about the HOA rules when they buy a house. They’re agreeing to follow those rules and pay the extra money every month in exchange for everything the HOA provides, such as community amenities and general neighborhood services. In reality,...
Homeowners associations (HOAs) exist for a reason. Specifically, their primary purpose is to regulate the behaviors of homeowners and to ensure that all the properties under their jurisdiction meet certain standards. The rules that HOAs enact can range from...
One of the duties of a homeowner’s association is to maintain the peace of the community. This sometimes puts them in the crosshairs of personal disputes. While it isn’t necessarily the HOA’s duty to mediate a solution to the issue, there are instances in which action...
