As the legislative session closes out its second month the HOA related bills continue to move along, in large part un-amended from their original forms. The HOA Transfer Fee Bill (HB14-1254) cleared committee after lengthy hearings and was referred to the entire house without amendment. This bill mandates annual disclosure of fees chargedGo to Resource
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As if all the other drama associated with FHA certifications and recertifications is not enough, there’s now one more match to add to this fire: accusations of discrimination by potential buyers. A woman in Ohio filed a complaint with the Ohio Civil Rights Commission on or about February 22, 2013 alleging a condominium associationGo to Resource
Last week, the HOA Information and Resource Center released its Annual Report for 2013. This report sets out in detail, the number of complaints received by the HOA Information and Resource Center, the types of complaints, and where these complaints are coming from. This year’s report shows that the HOA Information and ResourceGo to Resource
The long awaited bill relating to fees charged by managers was introduced today in the Form of HB 14-1254 by Representative Labuda. It is co-sponsored by Senator Balmer in the Senate. While this bill was much anticipated, as introduced, the bill does not cap or place restrictions on transfer fees. Instead, the billGo to Resource
Last Thursday, the Senate approved S.1926, the “Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2014” by a vote of 67-32. This will delay dramatic increases in federal flood insurance premiums until 2017. During the next few years the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be tasked with the job of determining the impact ofGo to Resource