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FEBRUARY 7, 2017
Homeowner-attorney prevails legal case against Centex of Pulte Group
By Deborah Goonan, Independent American Communities
Sometimes the underdog wins.
And this report by Lauren Ritchie of the Orlando Sentinel proves that it is possible for a homeowner with very minimal litigation experience to prevail with perseverance and a solid legal argument.
What I love about this case is that it promises to settle a long-running battle of homeowners against their developers: the common practice of developer-controlled boards to allow the home builder to opt out of contributing to the association’s reserve account.
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