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HOA Uses Community Consultation for Peacock Resolution
Just five days ago I chastised Larry Evans and the Fairfield Plantation for unilaterally slaughtering an established beaver colony, and then posting dead beaver mug-shots on their website. In...
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Scary Centralized Power of a Board President
I have often said that mixing the role of board President and manager is a dangerous practice. This co-mingling of roles and powers has led to corrupt and illegal acts. It just becomes too easy, and...
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HOA vs. Kangaroo – HOA Avoids Bad Press and Possible Suit
The Estates of Legends Ranch, Texas, HOA has jumped back from their decision to oust a kangaroo from the association. The six month old kangaroo named Mike resides with Jeni and Nick Dreis, and their...
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Crime Not Related To Living In Condominiums
When doing research for this blog, and on condominium in general, I often come across news stories linking violence and condominiums: Inside a condominium unit they found a dead man, breaking into a...
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Condominium Board Fines Resident $4500+ for Flowers
I don’t know if Kimberly Bois, of the Portsmouth’s Atlantic Pointe condominiums, New Hampshire, is the nefarious evil doer her condominium board makes her out to be. I mean, if the board doesn’t stop...
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Twin Lakes HOA: Killing for Skittles
HOA Retreat at Twin Lakes, Florida, is about to be owned. And by owned, I mean sued and found responsible for the killing of 17 year old Trayvon Martin. Every owner in the Retreat at Twin Lakes HOA...
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Owner to Owner Intimidation Must Be Responded To Immediately By a Board
Painting “Gay a*****e” on a person’s door is downright rude. But in a condominium community it’s significantly wrong. Publicly attacking a person in this manner stabs at the roots of trying to create...
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When the Condominium Board Demands Your Facebook Page
There are many owners in condominiums and HOAs that, for one reason or another, have started Facebook pages for their community. I am all for supporting owners that want better communication with their...
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When Considering a Condominium Purchase, Check How Long the President Has...
If you are looking for a condominium that you’ll feel comfortable with, check how long the current board has been in power. If the board doesn’t turn over, it’s the same names year after year, then add...
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Why It Is Important Rob Ford Steps Down Without A Fight
I have done a lot of director education for condominiums and one of the biggest sections is on ethics (it permeates the entire course). The message is that as a director you have specific duties and...
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Colorado Looks to Legislate HOA and Condominium Transparency
Imagine living in a jurisdiction where the HOA or condominium corporation can deny your document requests with impunity. If you live in Colorado, that is exactly what can, and does, happen. State...
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