By Deborah Goonan, Independent American Communities Housing consumer advocates have spent the past several years exposing abusive fines and fees imposed by homeowners, condominium, and
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What do Civil Forfeiture and the 8th Amendment have to do with HOAs?
By Deborah Goonan, Independent American Communities Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court made its historic ruling that 8th Amendment’s protection against Excessive Fines applies to state
Can States, HOAs ignore 8th amendment of U.S. Constitution?
By Deborah Goonan, Independent American Communities Housing consumer and HOA reform advocates need to educate themselves about the national scourge of Civil Forfeiture abuse. Institute
Will IJ victory in Pagedale class action lawsuit lead to protection of rights for HOA residents?
Institute for Justice recently filed a similar federal against Doraville, Georgia Both lawsuits aimed at upholding Constitutional protections for residents Commentary By Deborah Goonan, Independent