Amending Homeowners' Association (HOA) covenants is an important task that can shape the future governance and harmony of your community. If you are an HOA board considering such changes, it is essential to understand how member voting plays a crucial role. The power...
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What can Connecticut HOAs do about service animals?
Homeowners' associations (HOAs) in Connecticut often deal with complex legal issues to help upkeep the living environment in an area. One common problem involves rules on pet ownership. HOAs may need clarification on whether they can stop tenants from keeping service...
How HOAs can avoid discrimination claims
Homeowners associations (HOAs) play a crucial role in upholding standards and maintaining the quality of life in their communities. However, bearing such a responsibility often comes with challenges. Many HOAs are not new to disagreements and litigation. Legal issues...
Why are dispute resolution clauses essential in HOA contracts?
As homeowners’ associations (HOAs) continue to maintain the quality of life and property values in community living, disputes between HOAs and homeowners are inevitable. These conflicts can lead to tension, stress and even legal battles, which can affect the harmony...
4 construction defects every HOA should watch out for
Construction defects can pose serious challenges for homeowners associations (HOAs), especially when dealing with disputes with developers. As an HOA, your role is to oversee the maintenance and management of the community’s common areas, as well as to ensure the...
What if a homeowner refuses to pay HOA dues?
Homeowners’ associations (HOA) contribute to a community by establishing rules, maintaining facilities for residents, ensuring an area is desirable to live in and keeping property value up. To fulfill this role, an HOA must collect assessments or dues from homeowners....
Using mediation to resolve HOA foreclosure disputes
Foreclosure can be tough for everyone involved, especially within a Homeowners Association (HOA). When foreclosure is looming, both community relationships and financial stability are at risk. In such cases, mediation can be a powerful, less aggressive and more...
4 common legal issues facing HOAs
Homeowner associations are a valuable part of community management, and their contributions to our neighborhoods help maintain property values and pleasant living environments. In carrying out their mandate, HOAs may sometimes fall into legal trouble with homeowners,...
Corporate Transparency Act (CTA)
Attorney Barba has just returned from presenting a seminar on the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) at the Community Association Institute National Conference and Exposition in Las Vegas, Nevada. The CTA is creating quite a stir in the community association field...
Can an HOA mandate where people park?
A homeowners’ association can have a serious impact on how people use their own property. The HOA can legally make rules about stylistic or design choices when adding onto a home, for example. They can enforce noise restrictions or have rules about when people can put...