I live in a community in Miami, Florida called “Valencia”. The HOA had sent me a notice in December 2007 to trim the areca palm in front of my townhouse. I had trimmed this and sent a letter stating same. The next letter I got was to remove the areca palm. Then I had to […]

I live in Marietta Ga. I signed a sattelite dish and antenna addendium to my lease that stated I can not install my antenna on common area. My dish is installed on a small patch of ground outside my apartment, just as many others. The subdivision was sold about 14 months ago and nothing was […]

Our homeowners association, without the approval of the homeowners, hired (at the cost of the homeowners) a property management group to manage homeowners’ association. The HOA members were not allowed to vote on this decision, affecting annual dues. In addition, questioning this decision is viewed as a threat. The management company’s lawyers have […]

I have recently purchased a condo unit in Grand Forks, ND. It is a brand new condo and the original bylaws said nothing about prohibiting pets or pet deposits. Since then, an association has been formed and an addendum added stating that no pets are allowed except for original owners who already own […]

Our Condo HOA is located in San Antonio, TX. We have a person who has destoryed our HOA by buying up distressed units within our HOA that now gives this person a 17% ownership in the HOA that has hiked our insurance and prevents other owners in selling via VHA or VA loans who restrict […]

Can I get a restraining order against my neighbor who purposely tries to annoy us?
Our neighbor leans a 1×8 board over our five-foot-high fence line. He purposely positions the board so the last two feet lean into our property space.
In May 2008, he positioned the board over our Dahlia garden. After a few […]

I am an Avon Independent Sales Rep in Shelton, WA. I have been leaving brochures in driveways. Usually I have no problem, but lately some HOAs have been saying it is illegal and I have to go back and pick up every brochure in the neighborhood from the driveways. There was no posted “No Soliciting” […]

I live in an HOA in Vista,CA. My neighbor has accused my dog of being a chronic barker and destoying the fence. After having neighbors sign a paper that she is not a chronic barker along with photos of proving the fence is in EXECELLANT condition and that association agreed with me,they(the association)said the […]

I am currently selling my home in North Carolina. The property is a duplex with two owners (including myself). There is no HOA in place. Neither party wants one but we do need some convenant or agreement between the parties about exterior maintenance and repairs. Is there anything you can draft up or recommend? […]

What is the HOA obligated to when an owner decides to rent his/her unit as far as the amenities go? Would the tenant have access to the pool?

Here’s my situation. My wife’s car was vandalized in our apartment complex. Her tires were stolen off of our car. We live in a gated community. The gate to the property has been broken for some time now, so the gate is always open. My question is this: Is the property liable for the damage […]

In Louisiana an HOA hire their own attorney to defend/stop construction of a project adjacent to a subdivision that is causing problems to homes located with in the subdivision? Do have any legal regulations?

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I am a California renter and I have a neighbor who lives in the house behind me. At night, when it is cool enough to open my window, I find that my room is filled with cigarette smoke. She sits in our shared backyard and puffs away! I have asked her not to do this, […]

I live in a condo complex in Garden Grove, CA and I have a handicap placard because of a terminal lung disease. We have a garage that is already full so I park my car outside where there is a sign that says “Visitor Parking Only”. The problem is, I was towed last night. Can […]

i bought a lot at holden nc in 1993 at the time there was a hoa but i was told it was volunteer. now the hoa is telling lot owners they have to join or will be sued. the subdivision was created in 1974 and the ccr stated you had to join […]

I am wondering if a home is rented out is or can the tenant be responsible for paying the homeowners association fee

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I bought a condo in an apartment complex that the developer is trying to convert into all condos. It hasn’t being going well for the developer. Out of the 72 slots he’s sold about 10 in 2 years. The problem is I feel the developer doesn’t have any interest in the existing […]

we currently own a condo in Naples, Florida. our private community used to accept requests for rentals from refered persons or from the general public. our office staff then would contact potential owners whose units matched the time frame that the potential tenant was inquiring about.
we have recently been notified that we may […]

Im interested in buying a condo but the lending org. will not provide the loan because the condo assc. in in debt? Should I look for a different lender or pass on the property? Lovespark Il.

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I have a neighbor who is also on the Board of Directors for the homeowner’s association. Several neighbors that are owners have told me she hates renters (we are renters) and is wanting to get rid of us all. In the last few months she has began to harass my children (minorities)to the point they […]