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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 abolisth HOA power to fine? A growing Continue ReadingIf we abolish HOA fines, how can homeowners protect property values?→

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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→

California towns imitating HOAs, attorneys reap profits

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By Deborah Goonan, Independent American Communities I’m seeing a disturbing trend: reports of local government corruption and profiteering. And the strategies being used by town, city, and county elected officials mirror abusive tactics commonly used in association-governed communities. As you read the following article published by Reason magazine, note the parallels to HOA-ville. First, a homeowner or shareholder is fined by the homeowners,’ condo, or cooperative association, usually for some minor or bogus violation of Continue ReadingCalifornia towns imitating HOAs, attorneys reap profits→

Your HOA: part corporation, part police state?

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Homeowners, residents question excessive power of HOAs. By Deborah Goonan, Independent American Communities Regular readers of IAC are familiar with my monthly “Corruption, fraud, & theft Roundup” posts. Today’s post is a Roundup of reports of homeowners association using and abusing their vast police powers in their communities — generally in the absence of due process and Constitutional constraints. These factual accounts provide more proof that association-governed communities are much more than contractual agreements among Continue ReadingYour HOA: part corporation, part police state?→