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Pearland residents fight to keep slaughterhouse out of community
Property owner Amir Qureshi and neighbors will have a chance to voice their opinions in front of the Pearland City Council Monday.
HOA Homefront: Can a resident keep their changes made to an exclusive-use area?
When you modify an exclusive-use common area, it is still not owned by you. Common areas are normally defined by a recorded plan or map. Get any agreement for changes approved and in writing from t…
'I Can Smell It': Resident Told to Keep BBQ Smoke in His Own Yard?!
A bizarre, viral video shows a man who claims to be a neighborhood council official telling a resident that the smoke from his barbecue isn't allowed to leave the property.
What should unmarried couple keep in mind before buying condo?
The first piece of advice for an unmarried couple is that you two should enter into a partnership agreement before you take title to your new condominium.
How to Handle Condo Association Rules Being Ignored
If your Condo Association rules are being ignored, this guide will tell if and how you should fight to get them enforced.
Can a Property Tax Assessment Be Appealed?
A homeowner's townhouse has increased in value and the property taxes keep going up. Is it possible to appeal the assessment?
HOA Homefront: Can tenants speak at meetings?
The decision to keep an amenity closed or reopen is correctly a board decision, which should consider the available health guidelines and the community’s desires.
How an Easement Can Make for Lousy Neighbors
Ideally, neighbors would respect each other's property and try to keep the peace. But sometimes it doesn't work out that way.
Know your HOA and try to maintain peace with them
Sometimes it might become difficult for a homeowner to keep up with the HOA rules but that would just put you in trouble in case you try to breach any rules
Is There Racism in the Deed to Your Home?
Racial covenants were designed to keep neighborhoods segregated. Some states are now making it easier to erase them from legal documents.
Considering buying a condo? If you come across any of these red flags, walk away
While a condo can mean less maintenance and more amenities, it can also be a pain if the HOA doesn't keep up with repairs or there's no parking.
How Associations Are Keeping It in the Neighborhood
Condominiums and cooperatives are first and foremost hubs for<br>communal living. Residents work together on or with the boards of<br>their associations to keep their properties functioning seamlessly<br>day-in and day-out.<br>So then why wouldn't this collaborative spirit extend outward to the<br>surroundin…
How to Avoid Noise Complaints in Multifamily Housing
Let’s take a look at how you can keep your noise levels from getting out of control and how to navigate noise issues that you may experience with your own neighbors.
Can Your Neighbors Affect Your Property Value?
Neighbors who fail to keep up their homes and yards can not only be an eyesore, but can cost you at appraisal time. In addition to your home's structural and cosmetic features, appraisers take note of surrounding conditions, such as cluttered yards or noise disturbances. Neighborhood nuisances such as an ...
How to Prepare for Your Annual HOA Board Meeting
If you haven’t done so already, it’s time to start planning for your annual HOA board meeting. A goal of these meetings is to get resident to attend in order to keep members informed and involved. Even though many condo and HOA residents often don’t show up to HOA meetings, there are some steps you…
Can A Homeowner's Association Charge Different Fines For The Same Violation?
Living in a multifamily community, whether this is an apartment building or a condo building, comes with certain bylaws. There are usually fines that are used to prevent people from breaking the rules.It is important for everyone to know what these rules are, why they need to be followed, and the penalties for breaking them. Sometimes, homeowners are surprised when they realize they might be fined differently for breaking the same rule. There are a few points to keep in mind.
What to Do When One Resident is Ruining it for Everyone
Some suggestions for when you catch a resident breaking the community rules.
Are emails not reaching your residents? 7 Ways to Improve Email Deliverability
Sending email communications to your residents is critical to HOA or Condo association operations. Learn 7 tips to stay on top of email deliverability.
When Hoarding in Condominiums Becomes a Hazard for Other Residents
This case involving a housing co-operative provides a good (but sad) example of the difficulties faced by a corporation (be it condominium or co-operative) when faced with a hoarder. In this case, …
