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Illinois condo HOA legislation update (March 2019)

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By Deborah Goonan, Independent American Communities The Illinois Legislature is considering several bills that would limit Home Rule power of local governments; mandate that a condo board must provide nominal due process before levying a fine; change the process for payment of property taxes; and increase transparency and disclosure requirements.   HB 29 would stop local government from enacting Ordinances that contradict state law The bill states that a local government, including a Home Rule Continue ReadingIllinois condo HOA legislation update (March 2019)→

If we abolish HOA fines, how can homeowners protect property values?

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By Deborah Goonan, Independent American Communities Yesterday I reposted one of my previous articles, which sparked a spirited discussion  of abolishing the power of HOAs to fine their neighbors. Today’s post takes the discussion to the next level. In case you missed it, here’s the link: Here’s why HOA statutory power to fine must be outlawed Do we really need or want HOAs to be The Enforcers? Why abolish HOA power to fine? A growing Continue ReadingIf we abolish HOA fines, how can homeowners protect property values?→

Indiana HOA hoped city would enforce overnight parking ban

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By Deborah Goonan, Independent American Communities The board of Tuscany Village homeowners’ association recently asked the City of Greenwood to create a new parking Ordinance, just for the association-governed community. According to Fox59 News, the HOA board sent a letter to City Council, asking for new signs for their neighborhood, stating “No Overnight Street Parking 12:00 AM to 6:00 AM.” In the letter, the board lists its many reasons for the request, which include everything from Continue ReadingIndiana HOA hoped city would enforce overnight parking ban→

Here’s why HOA statutory power to fine must be outlawed

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Do we really need or want HOAs to be The Enforcers? Arizona Constitutional Rights advocate George K. Staropoli recently published a few posts on an important appellate court opinion in Turtle Rock III HOA vs. Lynne Fisher, involving a homeowners,’ condominium, or cooperative association‘s statutory right to impose monetary fines upon members who violate covenants, restrictions, rules, and regulations. In brief, the homeowner, Fisher, appealed a lower court’s ruling that Turtle Rock HOA was entitled Continue ReadingHere’s why HOA statutory power to fine must be outlawed→