Real Property Legal Questions and Answers
Can the homeowner's association prohibit me from placing a realtor sign in my yard?
Is it legal for the developers of our gated community to forbid the use of any and all signs by homeowners, including Realtor Signs or For Sale by Owner signs? The developers run the Homeowners Assocation and are threatening us with a lien on our property for having Realtor Signs in our windows or in our yards. Who can we turn to for help? No lawyers will take the case and the...
04/27/2009 | Category: Real Property » Homeowner's ... | State: ALL | #16202How do I fight the convenants of my community and can they fine me?
For subdivision covenants; if the village takes over control and issues tickets, does that have to be filed with the state? Do they have the right to gather information on my property without permission? Do covenants need to be renewed? If the original has no penalty can the village apply one?The violation is a covenant that states no boat and trailer larger than 18 feet may...
04/16/2009 | Category: Real Property » Homeowner's ... | State: Illinois | #16033Does the Doctrine of Past Practice apply to Homeowners Associations?
Does the Doctrine of Past Practice apply to Homeowners Associations? For the past two years, our Homeowners Association's contractor would maintain the back yards of homeowners with fenced in back yards. Now the homeowners association wishes to change lawn maintenance contractors, for a cheaper price, but the board of directors wish to assert the original covenant that rele...
03/26/2009 | Category: Real Property » Homeowner's ... | State: Georgia | #15772What type of lien can be filed to collect HOA dues on a property in foreclosure?
A Condo owner has defaulted in paying his monthly H.O.A. dues. The Condo is in foreclosure and the bank requires a lien on property, so that at sale they pay the overdue H.O.A. fees. Therefore, the Home Owners Association needs to file a lien, so, is there a 'lien form' that we can use or it must be filed by a lawyer?
03/24/2009 | Category: Real Property » Homeowner's ... | State: California | #15748How does the condo association place a lien against a condo for HOA dues?
Is there a form for a condo association to obtain a lien against one of the owners due to unpaid association fees?
03/04/2009 | Category: Real Property » Homeowner's ... | State: Washington | #15441How can I fight the summons for not paying Homeowner's Association fees?
I was served with papers saying I did not pay my Home Owner's Association fees. I haven't! They say they want a form called an answer form or a motion form. I can find neither and I can't afford a lawyer. What is my recourse?
03/03/2009 | Category: Real Property » Homeowner's ... | State: Oregon | #15427How do I get my plans for a storage building approved by HOA if one has not been formed?
I live in a neighborhood with covenants. There is no active covenant committee, architectural committee or home owners association. In addition, the neighborhood is fully built out so there is no additional development going on at all. I would like to build a garage/shop to store my truck & trailer in and the covenants state that 'any building that is for the purpose of stor...
01/13/2009 | Category: Real Property » Homeowner's ... | State: Washington | #14981Can I be forced to pay an assessment?
My home is restricted due to HOA rules. During my first winter in the home, 2005, the driveway was damaged by salt to mitigate the ice/snow. In the Summer of 2008 I got notice from the HOA that my driveway had to be repaired asap - before I could get info on how to remedy the situation, I was fined and now have an assessment against me. Does the fact they waited 2 1/2 years ...
12/22/2008 | Category: Real Property » Homeowner's ... | State: New Mexico | #14839Does the homeowners association have the legal right to tell me not to park on the public road?
I live in a preserve area with covenants. The main road running through the community is a public road which the preserve gave a perpetual non-exclusive easement to the city. The city maintains the road. I got a letter from the homeowners association telling me that I can not park my car on that road overnight. Does the homeowners association have the legal right to tell me not...
10/27/2007 | Category: Real Property » Homeowner's ... | State: Colorado | #11074What can be done to force residents into behaving or moving?
I recently bought a condo and have found out that there is one owner/resident who has verbally threatened others in the building with bodily harm. He also has done a variety of things from setting illegal fireworks from his balcony to throwing anything from dog feces to shopping carts off of his 6th floor balcony. The board says they have no power to stop him from doing these...
09/20/2007 | Category: Real Property » Homeowner's ... | State: Illinois | #8897