Castilian Hills Homeowners Association v. Chaffins, (Wash. Ct. App. Oct. 22, 2018) The Facts Homeowner bought home in 2004. In 2016, the homeowner failed to pay his $147 assessment. The homeowners association (“HOA”) assessed a $20 late fee. The homeowner still did not pay, despite the normal language in the HOA governing documents about interest, […]
How to Turn $147 into $10,000 – the WRONG Way Read More »
Some states have statutes that require that Associations provide a notice and opportunity to be heard to a resident before the Association can fine them for a violation of the governing documents. Even though Wisconsin does not have such a statute, providing residents a notice of the alleged violation and opportunity to give their side
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Harbour Island Condominium Owners Association, Inc. v. Alexander, No. B285755 (Cal. Ct. App. Jan. 24, 2019) Summary In Harbour Island, the Court of Appeals of California held that tenants renting a unit that was part of a condominium association did not have standing before the board concerning meeting attendance and fines imposed for violations. The
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Master v. Country Club of Landfall, — S.E.2d — (2018) Issue Does due process require a hearing before an impartial tribunal (Board)? NO!!! The Facts Masters was a member a private golf club within his HOA. The golf club (“Club”) sought to make significant changes to its bylaws. Masters opposed the changes and wrote and
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