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For immediate release: An update on the Corporate Transparency Act As was warned, on January 22, 2025, the United States Supreme Court has just lifted the stay imposed by the District Court of Eastern Texas. All corporations, in our case, all HOAs and Cooperatives,...
The period of declarant control starts when the developer creates the community and ends when they turn over the control to the homeowners. During this time, the developer has significant control over how the community operates and makes decisions. This period plays a...
Homeowner groups (HOAs) often face problems collecting dues on time. Late payments can hurt budgets and stop community projects. However, there are innovative ways to improve collection rates without legal action. HOAs can get timely payments and maintain financial...
Dear All, I trust this message finds you well and that you are enjoying the holiday season. Significant developments have emerged from the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit concerning the enforceability of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA)....
CTA NATIONAL UPDATE: FILING DEADLINE REINSTATED WITH DEADLINE EXTENSIONS As was contemplated, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals just reinstated the January 1, 2025, beneficial ownership information filing deadline under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) for all...
Homeowners associations (HOAs) often need to update their governing documents to address changing community needs. A community may want to update outdated rules or adapt to new technologies. There may also be changes in state or federal laws that require adjustments....
On December 3rd, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas published a decision in the matter of Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc., et al. v. Garland, et al. issuing a preliminary nationwide injunction against the Corporate Transparency Act essentially blocking...
Knowing the difference between Homeowners Associations (HOAs) and condo boards can be tricky, as they have many things in common. Both groups work under Connecticut's Common Interest Ownership Act (CIOA) but have different traits and tasks. Key Differences The...
Keeping a community thriving depends largely on the regular collection of HOA fees. Yet, many HOAs struggle with residents who fall behind on their payments, affecting essential services and causing frustration among those who do pay on time. Is it legal for HOAs to...
On Oct. 24, the motion for preliminary injunction filed by CAI National was denied. The injunction was sought to postpone the deadline for community associations to comply with the act’s burdensome requirements until the case could be fully heard by the court. As a...