by Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | Nov 27, 2020 | Court Cases
Note: This case is from a foreclosure that predates the COVID-19 pandemic. This case is a court ruling from a 2013 lawsuit. In March 2020, CAI announced a moratorium on foreclosure actions for community associations. The moratorium is extended through December 31,...
by Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | Nov 12, 2020 | Federal Advocacy, State Advocacy
When governors began to issue states of emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic in March, 26 state legislatures suspended or postponed their legislative sessions, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL). Next year, all 50 states are...
by Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | Oct 29, 2020 | Community Association Guidance
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, conducting board and annual association meetings in-person is impossible due to government restrictions established in most states for public health and safety purposes. Many states are still limiting in-person gatherings, making a full...
by Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | Oct 27, 2020 | Court Cases
In August, the Texas Court of Appeals ruled that state statute allows for a community association to adopt rules prohibiting short-term rentals. In this case (JBrice Holdings, L.L.C. v. Wilcrest Walk Townhomes Associations, Inc.), a two-unit owner in a community...
by Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | Oct 15, 2020 | Community Association Guidance, State Advocacy
With election season upon us, the subject of political signs is more relevant than ever. It is at the forefront of discussions between community association leaders and residents. According to the 2020 Homeowner Satisfaction Survey conducted by Zogby Analytics for...
