In this post, I take a bold, Big Picture view of HOA problems. I define HOA problems broadly, to include any combination of the following: HOA abuse of power, HOA community dysfunction, years of ...

Several states pass laws aimed at restoring transparency and property rights for homeowners in HOA, condo, and co-op communities. A bill to preclude community associations (HOAs) of all types from ...

This post summarizes the challenges of solving HOA disputes and also includes a short list of homeowner advocacy resources at the end of the article. By Deborah Goonan, Independent American ...

Independent American Communities (IAC) blog contains more than 1,500 posts and articles that provide real life examples of the risks and disadvantages of owning a home in an HOA community, including a ...

This post highlights Pennsylvania HOA reform legislation under consideration for CIOCs. (Homeowners, condominiums, and cooperatives) in the 2023-2024 session. Two of the bills have been filed follo… ...

As of 2023, there are 4 new HOA and ADU laws affecting California homeowners. These laws pertain to HOA meetings, quorums, and the addition of a new law to promote construction of ADUs in HOA-gover… ...

Do you think that all tiny homes are affordable? Would you pay $140,000 for a 660 square foot tiny home, governed by an HOA, in San Antonio, Texas? Do you think this it's a good buy? In the past ...

This informative CNBC video highlights the case of a Georgia HOA homeowner in Belmont Park community of Newnan, Georgia. Jewel Inostroza was surprised to learn that the home she bought in 2008 came ...

In my previous post, Buying a home or condo? 10 tips to check out the HOA, I touched on the importance of carefully reading the governing documents that apply to the home or condo you're planning to ...

This month’s brief highlights the ongoing struggle for HOA consumer rights as well as another controversial land use bill. Also in the news: unsafe condo evacuations; homeowners who complain … ...

This month’s news brief reveals that homeowners and HOAs face numerous new financial challenges and regulations. Aging communities are dealing with financial pressures due to deferred maintenance and ...