How long does an association have to resolve a problem once it has been identified as their domain?

If the Association is responsible for maintenance of the siding, then the Association must act in a "reasonable" time, given the circumstances and...

Do I need a Lawyer

If the erosion was caused by your installation of the patio, then you are responsible under a negligence theory--separate and apart from who owns...

I bought my house in 2009, but the HOA had delinquent road taxes in 1999 and pressing us to pay.

These facts are not sufficient to tell if the HOA can bill you for these taxes. There are issues of how long the taxes were outstanding, what was...

Issues with HOA

Your letters have obviously not reached the correct person. I suggest you send another letter to the management company with a copy to each member...

I am trying to make improvements to my home, and the HOA is making it difficult to do so.

If your goal is to get approval and the Association is not requiring anything more than they do from other applicants, then you should put ego...

What makes a home owners assoc?

A homeowners association is created by recording a Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (by whatever name) among the land records...

Short sale and eviction

As a litigation matter, you can frequently obtain a postponement but more easily when you are represented by an attorney. Also, if you advise the...

I am trying to determine if our small Condo Association can be dissolved; the likelihood of approval & the cost

Under the law governing condominiums the two owners can easily terminate the condominium by a simple vote. However, the real question is whether...

Can this HOA be forced to cease & desist operation since its initial incorporation may not have been legal?

There are several steps involved in creating a subdivision subject to reciprocal covenants governing uses, architectural controls, cost sharing and...

Covenants governing land must be recorded in order to bind future purchasers. Thus, you can always get a copy from the land records office in your...