Real Property Legal Questions and Answers
Can a Private Club Charge Higher Dues for Owning Multiple Properties?
Can membership in private clubs be based on the total number of lots in a community or is it limited to the people. I am one person but because I own two lots I must pay two membership dues to this private club. Other people who only own one lot can have as two legal members and an unlimited number of guests using the facilities of this private club but only have to pay one ...
12/08/2010 | Category: Real Property » Homeowner's ... | State: Florida | #23785Is a Homeowners Association Liable for Mold Due to Failure to Repair Roof?
the DOC's state the HOA is responsible for 'roof maintenance, repair ...' . I have mold growing on my ceiling as a result of a leaking skylight. Since the HOPA failed to even communicate with me I had to get the DBPR in Tallahassee involved just to get the leak fixed. Are they also responsible for fixing the damage to my drywall as a result of 'failure to maintain' (the roof is...
11/28/2010 | Category: Real Property » Homeowner's ... | State: Florida | #23717What is the Term for Filing a Lawsuit Without a Basis to Get Revenge on Someone?
What is the legal definition of abuse of power as related to an elected HOA Board who pursues a lawsuit legally but with the purpose of punishing a resident who has leveled charges of corruption, which are unproven but have very good basis, in many ways.
10/10/2010 | Category: Real Property » Homeowner's ... | State: Florida | #23365How Do I Remove a Member of the Board of a Homeowner's Association?
A few weeks ago, there were allegations from two residents that the HOA Board President threatened physical violence towards another homeowner (a woman) and board member. The two witnesses came forward and provided a written statement and met with the entire board, including the President, stating that the President said he wanted to physically harm/hurt another resident and ...
09/21/2010 | Category: Real Property » Homeowner's ... | State: New Jersey | #23222How Does a HOA File a Lien on a Unit Owner in Colorado?
Hi, I'm treasurer of an HOA and we have the right to put a lien on homeowners when they do not pay their dues. We have a homeowner who is 2 years delinquent. We would like to put a lien on his home. What steps do we take and what forms do we need? Our assessors office weren't helpful in this matter. Thanks
09/20/2010 | Category: Real Property » Homeowner's ... | State: Colorado | #23213What remedies are available if a builder refuses to comply with protective or restrictive covenants?
There is a new builder in our neighborhood who is not following the protective covenants and subsequently decreasing the value of our existing homes. Do we have recourse? Can we require him to follow the existing covenants legally?
09/10/2010 | Category: Real Property » Homeowner's ... | State: North Carolina | #23136Is condo association responsible for interior repairs from roof leak and can I refuse to pay fees?
I live in PA and my condo association is in charge of the exterior of the buildings. Due to a faulty roof water leaked into my house and resulted in $3,000 in repairs that I paid out of pocket. I was told I would be reimbursed for the expense of the drywall damages ($800). I was just told, months later, that the board has voted against my reimbursement. Can I withhold my associ...
06/10/2010 | Category: Real Property » Homeowner's ... | State: Pennsylvania | #22360Can My Homeowners Association Make an Exception to the Rules?
I have a home in a community where there is a covenant against a private water system meaning i have to be connected to the community water which is operating without regulation certification or dec approval the water contains silt and methane gas and is unfit to drink as per the water utility i wish to install a private water system (cistern) and have it filled by a certified ...
05/25/2010 | Category: Real Property » Homeowner's ... | State: Alaska | #22226Can a Homeoners Association Change the Rules After I've Lived Here for Years?
I live in a condo that is a converted apt. We have been giving 1 month to remove any washing machines we have in our units. I have lived there for 18 years and had my own washer for at least 12 yrs. I read my Rules that I was giving when I moved in, there is no mention about washing machines. Mine in not built in but is portable. Can they just change the rules and make me a...
05/25/2010 | Category: Real Property » Homeowner's ... | State: New Jersey | #22220Can a President of a Homeowners Association Install a Camera at the Pool?
awe live in a coop. Our President has installed a web cam on the computer directed at our pool so he can monitor what and who is talking about him. No approval was given by the board. Is this legal?
05/01/2010 | Category: Real Property » Homeowner's ... | State: Florida | #21967