Community Associations Network
SEPTEMBER 2, 2023
If you are living in a homeowners association you probably know that the Association cannot prohibit the installation of solar panels (or “solar collectors”). But what about a request to install such devices on the roof of a condominium?
Community Associations Network
SEPTEMBER 2, 2023
“Lake Lolita” is the name Lolita Burgess and her neighbors call the body of water that forms in her property in the Orchard Parkway subdivision when it rains. The subdivision is just west of the Lobdell and Whitaker intersection in Tyrone Township, just south of Genesee County in Livingston County.
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Community Associations Network
SEPTEMBER 2, 2023
Mark Passmore said he put up a mayoral election sign in his yard last Thursday, and one day later, he got a letter from his HOA demanding he take it down.
Community Associations Network
SEPTEMBER 2, 2023
In July, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac released updates to project eligibility standards for condominiums and housing cooperatives. A project refers to a condominium, housing cooperative, or any multi-family common interest ownership association with more than five attached units.
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Community Associations Network
SEPTEMBER 2, 2023
Morris Township has a proposition for owners of 64 condos in the Moore Estate. The municipality will pick up their tab for deck upgrades on the property–estimated to cost $4,000 to $6,000 per owner–and will give each of them a $5,000 bonus. All they must do in return is agree to extend affordable housing controls on their units for another 30 years.
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Community Associations Network
SEPTEMBER 2, 2023
Q: I’m a member of a condominium board in which the other board members are more interested in keeping the quarterlies as low as possible by end rounding state laws increasing the deductible on the insurance without members knowledge, or increasing a lifespan of a roof so as not to fund it just for their own budget.
Community Associations Network
SEPTEMBER 2, 2023
A huge residential fire in Denver killed two people in December 2021 and saw more than 1,000 homes and businesses destroyed. Known as the Marshall Fire, it was caused and made worse by high winds in Boulder County. On December 24, a residential fire was lit to burn scrap wood and tree cuttings. Wind gusts approaching 100 miles per hour uncovered the buried embers on December 30, pushing them into dry brush, The Colorado Sun reported.
Community Associations Network
SEPTEMBER 2, 2023
What duty does a community association board member owe to their association? What happens if that duty is breached? During the 2023 legislative session, legislation was proposed that would have made directors criminally liable for failure to timely respond to official record requests, among other provisions.
Community Associations Network
SEPTEMBER 2, 2023
Heat events are no longer isolated occurrences; they’re becoming a norm. For multi-residential building association boards and management teams, this poses unique challenges and liabilities.
Speaker: Jessica Bonney from VICA and Jeff Horne from Wicket
What does delivering an exceptional member experience mean in today's world? With the right insights, tools, and strategies, you can identify what truly matters to your members, drive meaningful engagement at scale, and continue to meet the ever-evolving needs of your members. Join association experts Jessica Bonney from VICA and Jeff Horne from Wicket who will share practical insights on how to build an exceptional member-driven experience by gaining a deeper understanding of your members and d
Community Associations Network
SEPTEMBER 2, 2023
In 2018, the world saw a 64% increase in the use of electric vehicles (“EVs”), rising from 3.4 million to 5.6 million[i]. Today, over 26 million EVs are in operation.[ii] Given the growing number of EVs used today, boards and managers need to understand the law on EVs and how it applies to Colorado community associations.
Community Associations Network
SEPTEMBER 2, 2023
It is no secret that the insurance industry, especially for common interest developments in California, is in crisis. After several years of wildfires and other natural disasters, carriers are not only charging higher premiums, but also revising eligibility requirements with regard to infrastructure and giving greater scrutiny to insurance applications.
Community Associations Network
SEPTEMBER 2, 2023
The Washington Legislature recently passed House Bill 1199, which directly affects the rights of homeowners and condominium unit owners and their respective associations as it relates to the provision of licensed child care services.
Community Associations Network
SEPTEMBER 2, 2023
Now and then, a homeowners association will want or need to amend bylaws and covenants. Board members act as the leaders of the association. However, they don’t possess absolute power that would allow them to change the bylaws and covenants without going through the proper channels and procedures. Improperly enacted amendments are usually unenforceable.
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Community Associations Network
SEPTEMBER 2, 2023
Dear Tony: Our neighbour recently had a fire in their barbeque. The damage to our two townhouses was siding, decks and extensive smoke damage as everyone had their windows open. Our home insurance is covering the damage to our personal property and interior of the strata lot, but the neighbour does not have home owner insurance.
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