Recent years have seen an ever-growing number of lawsuits involving homeowners and their HOAs. When disputes between members of the community start to get to the point where legal action has to be taken, it is often too late to start thinking about different ways to manage the situation. However, other homeowners in the area…
When you are part of a housing community, there are often rules and regulations that you must follow. This applies to the house you live, or your townhouse or condo. Communities like this often have Homeowners’ Associations, commonly referred to as an HOA. Regulations set forth by the Board of Directors, based on the needs…
Homeowners’ associations, most often known as HOAs, demand that houses in the Association be regularly painted. You may have already received your letter for this year requiring that you repaint your exterior. If you don’t do so in time, then you may face fines which can build up quickly. When you are given a short…
It is very difficult these days to find a property which is not associated with an HOA. More correctly called a Home Owners’ Association, these groups have some control over the appearance and maintenance of your house, and they may pay particular attention to your paintwork. Some of these rules make sense – after all,…
