Is an HOA declarant bound to provide amenities listed in marketing materials?

This is a great question and one that often has come up in the downturn of the real estate market here in Arizona. In general, developers and...

Ex-wife foreclosing on condo owes HOA

Great question. Your facts are complicated and there are many "it depends" answers to them. In general, a homeowner owes assessments while they...

There are lots of interesting issues in your fact pattern. In Arizona, fines are really an empty threat. An HOA can only collect fines if they...

The answers are good already, but I want to add a wrinkle or two. Oftentimes, there can be a close relationship between the collection agency...

The insurance could be somewhat of a red herring. This could be a straight contract issue - the HOA's CC&Rs might contain specific language about...

A neighbor's child is harrassing my husband in passing on the grounds of our HOA run condo complex.

Good question. Let me give you some information on the HOA/condo side of the law. Obviously, there may be other state laws regarding harassment...

HOA trying to enforce CC&R 4 years after home built.

This is a sticky situation. In general, an approval is an approval, even if that approval was a violation of the CC&Rs. Most states recognize a...

??Home Owners Association Demand For Payment??

The squeaky wheel gets the grease. In most situations, communicating with management is the first and best way to try to get the Association's...

Are tenants afforded the same privileges in an HOA community as the homeowner would be (in Montana)?

Good question. But the lawyer answer is that "it depends." In general, tenants living in HOAs have the same rights as an owner to use the common...