As the recovery of victims of the collapse of Champlain Towers South condominium wraps up, and investigations of the cause or causes of the disaster begins, consumers must come to grips with the grim realities of common ownership.
Author: deborahgoonan
Writer, blogger educating and informing consumers about housing issues related to Association-governed communities (HOAs), including planned community developments, townhouse and condominium associations, affordable housing, and development districts.
Who is responsible for Florida’s catastrophic condo apartment building collapse?
This post summarizes what we know now, considers how the collapse of Champlain Towers South might have been prevented, and opines on what lie ahead for owners and survivors.
Homeowner asks: Can I petition my County to remove property restrictions that require HOA membership fees?
Can a property owner get rid of restrictions on their property, when the HOA won’t live up to its responsibilities?
As the real estate market recovers from the effects of COVID, U.S. housing consumers are rejecting HOA-governed communities
What a different a year makes. As the U.S. begins to return to “normal,” the housing market is in a state of turmoil. Millions of folks want to buy a home, and competition is fierce in some markets. IAC takes a look at some current trends, and the changes occurring in the market for HOA-governed housing.