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What 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 | #21967How Do I Quit a Homeowners Association?
I bought a home in a new development in Florida last year. I also was entered into a HOA. The development has stopped all construction, maybe due to the economy, and I am the only resident in the development other than the developer. I think he may be facing bankrupty or foreclosure and he has stopped all amenities that were supposed to be provided by the HOA. Can I be disolved...
04/26/2010 | Category: Real Property » Homeowner's ... | State: Florida | #21908How Does a Condo Association in Receivership Affect the Homeowners Who Have Paid Off Their Homes?
If condo assn goes into receivership, how does it affect owners who have paid their condos off completely?
03/13/2010 | Category: Real Property » Homeowner's ... | State: Florida | #21380How Does a Builder Filing Bankruptcy Affect the Homeowners?
I'm in North Carolina. I live in a planned community and the bank has started foreclosure proceedings against our developer. It is our understanding the developer has started bankruptcy proceedings in response. Since our developer is still in control of our HOA...what does this mean to us as a community?
03/10/2010 | Category: Real Property » Homeowner's ... | State: North Carolina | #21336What Can I Do if the HOA Doesn't Follow Proper Procedures?
In a homeowners association the association has published 'guidelines' that in some cases remove restrictions that were not properly ratified, and in other cases added restrictions. Is this legal, if not what is my recourse to get it resolved. This abuse of powers is not cool. Any case law that I can reference would be most ideal.
03/04/2010 | Category: Real Property » Homeowner's ... | State: Texas | #21253What Type of Notice of Violation Does a Homeowner Association Need to Provide?
does a hoa that puts important information at my door when they know I will not be home to get it have the wright to get away with 1) I left my home due to gas leak in my home. I was ill and had to leave quickly. The next day they left notice on two of my cars would be towed. The cars were towed and sold due to me not claiming them. I left my my house again they claimed my fir...
03/02/2010 | Category: Real Property » Homeowner's ... | State: California | #21226