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Rental Restrictions and HOA’s

Rental properties can be the bane of your homeowner association’s existence.  Whether the owner originally occupied the property and later moved on to a new primary residence, or the owner purchased the property intending to rent the property out, an absent owner...

ADA Pool Regulation Upcoming Effective Date

Originally posted on January 16, 2013 by Ansley January 31, 2013 is the effective date for existing swimming pool owners to bring their pools into compliance with ADA regulations, including providing accessible means of entry and exit. What does this mean to Community...

FHA Condo Certification: Recent Changes Benefit Associations

Originally posted on October 29, 2012 by Ryan HUD released new condo certification policies effective September 13, 2012. These revised regulations benefit associations by loosening some of the more stringent requirements for condo certifications under FHA. Notable...

Liability for Wild Animals: Alligator Update

Originally posted on October 29, 2012 by Ryan The Georgia Supreme Court overruled the court of appeals decision holding a homeowners’ association liable for an alligator attack on a guest. Last November, I wrote an article explaining how this case may have come out in...

Covenant Enforcement: Height Restriction Upheld

Originally posted on October 29, 2012 by Ryan Greenbank Beach & Boat Club, Inc. v. Bunney, No. 66308-9-1, Wash. App. Ct., May 29, 2012. In this case, the association brought suit against Bunney for violating a 15’ maximum height restriction on dwellings within the...

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