Category Archives: HOA consumer protection efforts

Arizona HOA, condo, co-op legislation update (End of session 2019)

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By Deborah Goonan, Independent American Communities End of session summary of several bills impacting HOA-governed communities, tracked by Arizona Homeowners Coalition (AZHOC). Subjects: Applicability of Planned Community Act, HOA foreclosure, Condominium Association termination. A mixed bag for homeowner rights in Arizona’s association —governed common interest communities. Click on “continue reading” below for updates. Arizona Legislative updates: Assessments, HOA foreclosure, Condominium Association termination (2019)

Florida HOA, condo, & co-op legislation update (May 2019)

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By Deborah Goonan, Independent American Communities Several controversial HOA, condo, and co-op bills considered this year. Almost none of them passed the House and Senate in Florida’s legislative session — with one exception. Several bills gained momentum, generated much debate, and generated several committee and floor amendments. But, in the end the Legislature could not agree on any of the following issues: strengthening enforcement of the Condominium Act Preventing false certifications for emotional support animals Continue ReadingFlorida HOA, condo, & co-op legislation update (May 2019)→

Why did it take years to discover a $2.5 million HOA fraud scheme?

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By Deborah Goonan, Independent American Communities   Maryland Attorney General Brain Frosh filed a complaint in April against Evergreen Management, LLC, and its owner, Jason Barry Oseroff. The AG alleges a whopping $2.5 million fraud scheme against thirteen homeowners and condominium associations. How could such egregious fraud escape detection for more than ten years?   About Evergreen Management Evergreen Management, LLC, was founded in December 2005 and stopped doing business in early 2018. The company Continue ReadingWhy did it take years to discover a $2.5 million HOA fraud scheme?→

Where can homeowners turn for help with HOA problems?

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I get a lot of requests from homeowners and residents seeking help with HOA problems. What can you do when things go wrong with your HOA?

By Deborah Goonan, Independent American Communities   I get a lot of requests from homeowners and residents seeking help with HOA problems. What can you do when things go wrong with your HOA? It depends on the issue, but I try to guide readers to limited available resources. The truth is, while the HOA industry is very lucrative for its major stakeholders, it is very loosely regulated – if regulated at all – for housing Continue ReadingWhere can homeowners turn for help with HOA problems?→