A lawmaker is introducing a bill that would allow homeowners to install artificial grass without retaliation from their associations. The bill encourages water conservation and improves the appearance of yards.
A 24 year veteran installed a flag pole in her yard, and has been flying her American flag for months. Her association has told her to remove the pole and after months of fighting to keep it, has finally done what her association asked. The woman is angry and disappointed that she cannot keep it and did her research prior to the installation, pointing out flagpoles are not listed in the restrictions.
A mom who moved into a nice neighborhood feels the homeowners association board is harassing her and she is fed up. She states that she is not trying to cause trouble and responds to every request they have made, but it appears each action she takes is wrong and she is continuously threatened with fines.
A street collapsed, taking out the electricity to townhomes in the city of Jacksonville. The city has agreed to use emergency funds to repair the electrical structure and restore the power to the homes within 14 days.
Residents in Chesapeake are angry at the city for opening a bridge in their backyards that is having a negative impact on their lives. Major traffic is taking away privacy and creating great noise levels for homeowners, and they are requesting the city install trees and a sound wall. The city is now being sued.
Police in San Jose are asking all residents with security cameras to register with the police so in the event they need to turn to them to help solve the crime, they will already know where the cameras are. Residents are not happy because they feel it gives the city too much power.
In this Q & A, the author addresses questions based on the frequency of obtaining bids for contracts, and the responsibility for damage to bottom floor homes when plumbing fails on upper floor homes.
Current law states that HOA boards can close their meetings to owners. A new bill is on its way to the state Senate that would require board meetings be open to each unit or lot owner and upon request, an email notification be sent to those owners who request it.
Homeowners are upset that their local energy company came onto their properties and cut down approximately 75 trees in their neighborhood. The energy company claimed they have been warning residents since 2009 that the trees were or could cause damage to power lines.
A Navy veteran is fighting to get his home back after his association filed a lien stating he owes back HOA dues and attorney fees. Since he could not pay the $15,000 in back fees, he moved out and is now filing a suit against the HOA and meeting with lawmakers to get a bill passed to support active duty military.
