Category Archives: HOA litigation and case law

Three outrageous HOA lawsuits (March 2019)

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By Deborah Goonan, Independent American Communities This month: an Oregon HOA wants to end mandatory contributions to a builder’s nonprofit; a Pennsylvania homeowner appeals a case that seems like an obvious condo board conflict of interest; and the Texas AG fights an HOA’s attempt to incorporate as a city. Do you know what those closing fees are for? Buying  a home is expensive. In addition to the purchase price, a buyer is likely to pay Continue ReadingThree outrageous HOA lawsuits (March 2019)→

Who’s suing the HOA now? (Feb 2019)

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By Deborah Goonan, Independent American Communities This month: class action lawsuit involving special assessment for balcony defects; homeowner sues claiming racial discrimination; HOA refuses to allow veteran to put up a flagpole and fly the American flag Georgia: Class action lawsuit says condo association relied on fake building engineer’s advice, and it cost unit owners $5,000 apiece According to a report from WSB-TV, several years ago, homeowners of 1280 West condominium were forced to pay Continue ReadingWho’s suing the HOA now? (Feb 2019)→

HOA, condo & co-op Golf Community Updates (Feb. 2019)

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 By Deborah Goonan, Independent American Communities This month: more HOA lawsuits against golf course owners seeking to develop their land. But one Florida community votes to tax themselves to purchase and maintain a golf course from the developer. Oregon: Did HOA use reserve funds to pay for lawsuit against golf course developers? The owners of Creekside Golf Club thought their legal dispute over redevelopment was over in May 2017. That’s when a judge ruled in Continue ReadingHOA, condo & co-op Golf Community Updates (Feb. 2019)→

HOA, condo, & co-op case law and litigation highlights (Feb. 2019)

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  By Deborah Goonan, Independent American Communities This month: HOA and homeowner rights when making construction defect claims; limited obligations for housing providers under Fair Housing Act; application of FDCPA to HOA fee collections; exceeding liability insurance limits; Free Speech in HOAs. Illinois: home and condo owners cannot hold subcontractors responsible for defective construction In a recent Supreme Court ruling, construction industry subcontractors scored a big win, at the expense of home and condo owners Continue ReadingHOA, condo, & co-op case law and litigation highlights (Feb. 2019)→