Recently, a federal court in Massachusetts ordered the release of $30 million in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds. Those funds are meant for fair housing organizations, some of which work with housing cooperatives (co-ops) to fight against...
Annual meetings for co-op, condo, or homeowners’ associations (HOAs) are crucial for maintaining a well-functioning community. These meetings provide a platform for residents to discuss important issues, make decisions, and vote on various matters. Typically, the...
Homeowners' Associations (HOAs) are crucial in maintaining community standards and fostering neighborly relations. However, conflicts can arise over property maintenance, rule enforcement, and financial management. For many of these cases, mediation is an effective...
Homeowners Associations (HOAs) help manage and take care of residential communities. They are legal entities that play a big part in ensuring everything runs smoothly. To do this, HOAs need good corporate governance. This means having clear rules and practices that...
Homeowners Association (HOA) management involves numerous responsibilities, and one crucial aspect often overlooked is conducting a reserve study. Reserve studies are so important that they are mandated in select states. While there isn’t a statutory requirement to...
A homeowners association (HOA) is the body that governs a housing community. It is an organization that comprises individual homeowners looking to maintain order and peace around the area of their residence and is especially popular in common interest communities...
Homeowner Associations play a crucial role in maintaining harmony and preserving property values within a community. However, conflicts and complaints between homeowners and the HOA can arise from time to time. Here are some effective strategies for HOAs to handle...
If you run an HOA, you likely put in a diligent effort to minimize and avoid disputes with the homeowners living in your community. However, disputes still arise, and there are many different ways to resolve these issues when they come up. According to the Foundation...
Homeowners and condominium associations in Michigan can now amend their rules to remove racially restrictive language. While the Fair Housing Act and other laws have been in place to prevent discriminatory practices in housing, the act did not apply to homeowners’...
The Fair Housing Act makes it illegal for Condominium Associations to discriminate against anyone based on their familial status. This prohibition could be an issue for COAs that want to restrict residency to only persons who are 55 or older. However, the Housing for...