HOA Disputes

Homeowners often take pride in beautifying their outdoor spaces, making them enjoyable and comfortable. However, when a homeowner's outdoor plans clash with their HOA guidelines, frustration can arise. 1. Review the HOA guidelines thoroughly The first step in...

Homeowners associations help maintain the standards of living within residential communities. They keep neighborhoods looking aesthetically pleasing. However, despite their benefits, they can also cause frustration and cross lines. At times, they may even harass...

A homeowners association, or HOA, is a group of members that creates and enforces rules in a community. The community can consist of individual houses, townhomes or a condo building. Residents generally pay fees to the HOA, although the amount paid varies based on the...

Living in a community with a homeowner's association comes with certain rules and regulations designed to maintain uniformity and preserve property values. However, sometimes HOAs may overstep their boundaries and impose restrictions that significantly limit a...

Homeowners' associations in California have the responsibility of maintaining common areas and enforcing community rules and regulations. If homeowners fail to comply with HOA rules, the association can file a lien against the property, leading to serious...

If you live in a community that has a homeowners association, you probably have a right to complain when the community is not running properly. Some board members are more responsive to homeowner complaints than others, of course. If a member is unwilling to listen to...

If you live in a community that has a homeowners association, you are likely to have to interact with the board eventually. This interaction might come from an enforcement letter or something else. While some of the members of your HOA's board might be perfectly...

Discrimination is an issue that affects millions of Americans every day. Unfortunately, the existence of discrimination is not always apparent. For example, a Homeowner’s Association (HOA) might use its guidelines to circumvent accusations of discrimination. The...

Purchasing a condominium or home may put you under the rules and guidance of an owner's association. Developments establish these entities to perform certain duties within the community. There are times when owners and boards disagree. These issues sometimes escalate...

The state Attorney General is a top legal authority. But he or she will not handle every issue that comes up. You cannot expect the AG's office to take on your case unless it falls under his or her authority. The National Association of Attorneys General explains the...