By Deborah Goonan, Independent American Communities Continuing with the theme of American values, let’s take a look at how various states protect, or fail to protect, rights of individuals residing in Association Governed housing. For example, is free speech protected in homeowners, condominium, and cooperative associations in the U.S.? According to Attorney Ryan Poliakoff  (FL), in the vast majority of states, it is not. New Jersey would be an exception, but Poliakoff is perfectly OK with … Continue reading HOA laws and Free Speech, Right to Know