In Greek mythology, Procrustes was a robber who deceived his victims into entering his house by offering a free bed for the night. Once inside, if the visitor was too short, he violently stretched them to the full length of the bed. If the visitor was too tall, he would chop off their legs to […]
It’s December. Santa is coming. But for many, Santa isn’t the only person leaving things at homes. Many households using outdoor decorations to share holiday cheer will receive, in addition to gifts from their friends and family, HOA violation notices. Fortunately, Christmas came early in 2019, bringing Virginia landowners new, owner-friendly legal precedent. Years ago, […]
Disputes between individuals and HOAs frequently occur on the roads or sidewalks owned by the Association. The rights of way are usually the HOA’s largest budgetary and operational responsibility. The lot owners and their invitees rely upon the roads to access properties. State and local governments benefit financially by shifting the maintenance burden of the […]
It’s usually clear to home buyers whether a HOA governs their subdivision. A well-maintained sign adorns the entrance. The community manager emails the buyer’s agent an official-looking disclosure packet. For many other landowners, especially in rural areas, it is not clear at the settlement table whether any HOA is active. Months or years after purchase, […]
Some people like to talk about awards of money damages or attorneys’ fees that the courts order losing parties to pay. Litigation involving landowners, HOA or condominium boards revolve around what remedies the court may apply if it sees things the same way as one of the parties. Contrary to the focus of many news […]