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HOA, condo, & co-op corruption and fraud roundup (May 2019)

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By Deborah Goonan, Independent American Communities This month: An affordable housing bribery scheme; Condo election ballot fraud; one community association manager sentenced and another under investigation for massive fraud and embezzlement involving dozens of condo HOAs. Bribes for affordable co-op apartments (NY) New York District Attorney Eric Gonzalez recently indicted three women in an alleged affordable housing fraud scheme. Two co-op board members of Luna Park and office manager of Metro Management are accused of Continue ReadingHOA, condo, & co-op corruption and fraud roundup (May 2019)→

How about some HOA Good News for a change?

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By Deborah Goonan, Independent American Communities Every once in a while, homeowners win small victories, and finally reach the end of their HOA nightmares. It happens when good people get involved and do the right thing. Today’s post shares three rare examples of HOA good news, and a glimmer of hope for millions of other homeowners and residents stuck in HOA hell.   FL mobile home park says Catholic resident can keep her painting of Continue ReadingHow about some HOA Good News for a change?→

Town of Riverhead, Highway Supervisor neglecting roads they once maintained

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By Deborah Goonan, Independent American Communities Since 2017, IAC has been following the status of legal disputes over road maintenance in several Long Island communities in the town of Riverhead. Many of the older homes in the town were originally designed with private roads. As more people moved to Long Island, driving from one part of town to another became difficult, especially in the winter. To make sure roads were safe and passable, at least Continue ReadingTown of Riverhead, Highway Supervisor neglecting roads they once maintained→

HOA, condo & co-op Case Law and Litigation highlights (March 2019)

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By Deborah Goonan, Independent American Communities This month: Important SCOTUS ruling on FDCPA; Due process in HOAs; Business Judgment Rule not absolute protection for co-op board; FL condo association can revive its expired covenants   U.S. Supreme Court decision: a law firm that engages in nonjudicial foreclosure is not a debt collector In the case cited below, the SCOTUS ruled that a homeowner cannot use the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act as a defense in Continue ReadingHOA, condo & co-op Case Law and Litigation highlights (March 2019)→