Category Archives: Golf Communities

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 Golf Community Updates (Jan 2019)

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By Deborah Goonan, Independent American Communities The common theme in this months golf course news: a homeowner has little to no control over the future of the centerpiece of the community. And, if homeowners want to retain a playable course or pristine green views, they’d better be willing to pay for it.     Residents Upset Over “Barren” Legends Golf And Country Club By Asher Wildman Lake County PUBLISHED 8:54 AM EST Jan. 15, 2019 Continue ReadingHOA, condo & co-op Golf Community Updates (Jan 2019)→

HOA, condo & co-op Golf Community Updates (Nov-Dec 2018)

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By Deborah Goonan, Independent American Communities Several new reports of golf course closures and plans for redevelopment. Easton Club, MD; Royal Oaks (TN); River Valley Ranch (CO); Vellano of Chino Hills (CA); St. Andrews (MS); Escondido Country Club (CA). Easton Club assoc. sues golf course owner (MD) Dec 14, 2018 The Star Democrat EASTON — The Easton Club Community Association and one of its members are asking a court to order Maryland Health Clubs LLC Continue ReadingHOA, condo & co-op Golf Community Updates (Nov-Dec 2018)→

HOA, condo, coop Golf Community updates (Oct. 2018)

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By Deborah Goonan, Independent American Communities   In many golf communities, the course and Country Clubs are privately owned and managed. When the golf business stops making a profit for its owner, the land and related facilities are put on the market, in hopes of finding a willing buyer. However, there aren’t many buyers of golf courses these days. Often, a buyer is more likely to buy the land in order to build new homes Continue ReadingHOA, condo, coop Golf Community updates (Oct. 2018)→