Tag Archives: Property Rights

Community Associations

Are Legal Remedies of Owners and HOAs Equitable?

Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy recently wrote in an opinion that, “Property rights are necessary to preserve freedom, for property ownership empowers persons to shape and to plan their own destiny in a world where governments are always eager to do so for them.” Murr v. Wisconsin, 198 L.Ed.2d 497, 509 (U.S. Jun. 23, 2017). […]

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Community Associations

Do Your Association’s Parking Rules Pass the Smell Test?

There are few property rights as unappreciated as the privilege to park. For nine years, I lived in a condominium where the association’s parking lot did not have enough physical spaces for all of the permitted vehicles.  If you came home late, you might have to park on the street several blocks away, even if […]

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Community Associations

On the Commons with Shu Bartholomew

On the Commons is an audio program exploring community association news and developments from property owners’ perspectives. This hour-long radio show airs every Saturday afternoon on Radio Fairfax. As a listener, I like how host Shu Bartholomew draws out of her guests what her listeners might find interesting while also thoughtfully sharing her own opinions. Shu […]

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Community Associations Soft Skills

Valuable Voices of Dissenting Directors in Homeowners Associations

Homeowners often acquire the impression that the HOA Board of Directors and property managers act in unison. However, there are often dissenting directors in homeowners associations. Homeowners seek changes to improve their community. Enough of her neighbors agree to get her elected at the annual meeting. Once they attend their first Board meeting as a […]

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