Can a homeowners association come after your property for doing something you think is good for your neighborhood? That kind of question prompted Mecklenburg State Representative Beverly Earle (D) to propose changes to the Planned Community and Condo Act. The situation that Huntersville resident Jim Lane faces today points to one legislative amendment under HB [...]
Susan had no idea what she was in for when her roommate Lisa moved in. During the waking hours Lisa was very shy and quiet, and seemed like she’d make an OK roommate. However, when the lights went out Lisa suffered from vivid nightmares and would bang her head against the headboard throughout the night. [...]
Most people would agree that having a big shade tree on their property is a good thing. One renter in Charlotte, N.C. was under that impression — until it started growing through a wall of his apartment. His first course of action was notifying his landlord of the problem. He called the landlord, e-mailed him [...]
A curious rooftop noise has kept Phyllis Howard from getting a good night’s sleep at her Tamarac condo for two months. Originally from Community Associations Network National
These days, at a downtown condo project, window-washers come biannually instead of every three months. Painters touch up the halls once a year, half as frequently as they once did. Security guards work fewer hours. Renovation plans for the sparsely furnished lobby are on indefinite hold. Originally from Community Associations Network National
Without the maintenance dues, condo associations have no income with which to pay their utilities such as water, salaries and even their insurance policy. This one is a particular important as no lender will provide a mortgage loan unless the association has an updated insurance policy Originally from Community Associations Network National
“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 [...]
A curious rooftop noise has kept Phyllis Howard from getting a good night’s sleep at her Tamarac condo for two months. Originally from National Community Associations News
These days, at a downtown condo project, window-washers come biannually instead of every three months. Painters touch up the halls once a year, half as frequently as they once did. Security guards work fewer hours. Renovation plans for the sparsely furnished lobby are on indefinite hold. Originally from National Community Associations News
Without the maintenance dues, condo associations have no income with which to pay their utilities such as water, salaries and even their insurance policy. This one is a particular important as no lender will provide a mortgage loan unless the association has an updated insurance policy Originally from National Community Associations News
