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The Pros and Cons of Keyless Access in HOAs
December 2011
A HOAleader.com reader reports that his HOA is considering keyless access--like swipe or insert cards--for elevators to help increase building security. His board is particularly concerned about those who may have avoided proper screening or requested additional keys to allow unauthorized access for friends. . . . keep reading
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HOAs: HUD's Keeping an Eye on You
December 9, 2011
In this week's tip, we give you fair warning that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is actively pursuing HOAs for fair housing violations. . . . keep reading
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Is HUD Stepping Up Fair Housing Enforcement Against HOAs?
December 2011
On Oct. 18, 2011, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced it was charging a Philadelphia condominium association with violating the Fair Housing Act for refusing to revise its "no pets" policy as a reasonable accommodation for condominium residents with disabilities who required assistance animals. . . . keep reading
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How Intrusive Can You Be with HOA Owners?
November 2011
A HOAleader.com reader reports that his HOA is requiring that owners allow coolers to be searched for glass when they enter the pool because of the "no glass container" rule. He contends this is an invasion of his privacy. . . . keep reading
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What Accommodations are HOAs Making for Disabled Owners?
October 2011
Your HOA must make a reasonable accommodation for disabled homeowners when requested. "Associations and their common areas and facilities need to, at a minimum, comply with local and federal law, including the Americans with Disabilities Act," says Ben Solomon, an attorney and founder of the Association Law Group in Miami Beach, Fla., who advises more than 500 associations and represents developers through his second law firm, Solomon & Furshman LLP. "Most associations we represent have buildings with ramps and all kinds of other accommodations for disabled owners." Are those the most common approved requests of HOAs? And which requests haven't been approved? . . . keep reading
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What's "Encroachment" When it Comes to HOA Common Areas?
October 2011
A HOAleader.com reader reports that another board member has planted a garden that encroaches 15 feet into the association's common areas. His governing documents state that the limited common area extends three feet around the perimeter of each home, and home owners are allowed to plant within that area. It also says owners can plant in the common area at their own expense with permission. . . . keep reading
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Trick Question: Who's an HOA Renter?
October 28, 2011
Some questions that seem so simple are actually riddles wrapped in enigmas, as the cliche goes. In this week's tip, we unravel the definition of a renter when your governing documents prevent rentals but one of your owners has his uncle's brother's son's stepsister living with him. . . . keep reading
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Who's an HOA Renter? Discussion Forum Follow-Up
October 2011
An HOAleader.com reader asks: "We are trying to understand the possible classifications of residents in our Wisconsin condo community, specifically 'what qualifies as a renter?' I've heard there are owners and renters. Under what classification does a family member, living in a unit that is owned by another family member, fall? . . . keep reading
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How to Revise Your HOA's Rules
August 2011
So what do you and your homeowners association board of directors need to know about revising rules? When do you need to consult with owners, and when can you just go forward without notice? And even if your state law or governing documents don't require you to provide notice, do you need to consider the message you're sending when you revise rule after rule--some controversial--without a chance for owners to provide feedback? Here's a smart process for HOA rule revisions. . . . keep reading
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5 Guidelines for Smart HOA Rules on Posting Notices
September 2011
Do your owners post flyers in the building or on the grounds? What if they're posting "for-sale" notices of personal property? What about notices that promote their personal businesses? What if they're posting controversial flyers about religion, politics, or even their neighbors? Should you allow this? Are you even permitted to restrict it? . . . keep reading
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