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FL: When good boards make bad decisions

“Kay, two years ago we had a $385,000 assessment to replace our roof. It was installed incorrectly, no permit was pulled, a warranty was advised and refused, and the roof did not pass inspection. Our condominium board wanted to go cheap. Now we are being assessed again to replace the same roof. Do we as [...]

FL: Buckley Towers residents sue QBE for bad faith

A new round of lawsuits against one of Florida’s largest condo insurers accuses the company of “bad faith” in dealing with hurricane claims. Originally from National Community Associations News

WI: Condo Fire Adds to Grand Chute Couple’s Bad Luck

A total of ten people are left homeless after a condominium fire in Grand Chute overnight. Originally from National Community Associations News

IL: Associations need to save money in a bad economy

Saving money should always be the policy for most condo associations, but now it is on people’s minds more than ever Originally from National Community Associations News

CO: Open walls provide bad news for Centennial

When a leaky pipe in a Centennial homeowners association apartment led contractors to take a look inside the walls in a section of the 25-year-old affordable housing development, many people’s worst fears were realized. Originally from National Community Associations News

FL: Bad bookkeeping habits cost community associations

Gary Agnello has heard just about every excuse from condo owners angling to pay monthly assessments late. He’s managed community associations and apartment buildings for about 30 years, and seen the numbers of owners turning to such excuses swell dramatically in recent years as the economy soured. Originally from National Community Associations News

CAN News- FL Bad condo pet owner! Are bad owner habits to blame for no-pet rules

No one likes to step in dog poop while tooling around their condo or homeowner complex. But don’t blame the dog, owners should take their picker-upper duties seriously. Originally from National Community Associations News

FL: Bad bets: The condo meltdown in Las Vegas mirrors Miami’s

Though Las Vegas’ problems are on a much smaller scale, the boom and bust is fairly similar. Some blame South Florida developers, in part, for whipping up the frenzy. Originally from National Community Associations News

IL: Chicago Takes on Bad Developers, With Mixed Results (NPR Audio)

Just a few years ago, homebuyers stampeded into brand-new condos all over Chicago. Then, reality hit. Water started leaking in. Mold crept up the walls. Elevators stopped working. Now the city of Chicago is trying to clean up the mess by chasing after developers responsible for shoddy work Originally from National Community Associations News

IL: Chicago Takes on Bad Developers, With Mixed Results (NPR Audio)

Just a few years ago, homebuyers stampeded into brand-new condos all over Chicago. Then, reality hit. Water started leaking in. Mold crept up the walls. Elevators stopped working. Now the city of Chicago is trying to clean up the mess by chasing after developers responsible for shoddy work Originally from National Community Associations News

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