Can I Withhold Rent If Repairs Aren't Done By My Landlord? In many communities, high or rising HOA fees are scaring off potential buyers—especially as mortgage rates remain elevated and household ...

This time of year is often budget season for HOAs and their managers and can be hectic. Most HOAs follow fiscal years that are also their calendar years, and HOAs with a fiscal year beginning Jan. 1 ...

Buying a home in an HOA community can build wealth—but only if you understand the rules, financial risks, and your legal ...

A vote for Proposition 206 is a vote to increase your Home Owner’s Association (HOA) dues by five to 10 percent. Service providers that work with HOAs—such as landscapers, contractors, and other ...

Yes, it’s that time of year again for HOAs. No, not the holidays, it’s budget season! Most HOAs use the calendar year as their fiscal year, and now is the time of year many boards of directors are ...

The joys of becoming a first-time homeowner can quickly fade if proper financial planning isn't done before getting the keys to your new residence—especially if you're moving into a condo or townhouse ...

QUESTION: My neighbor, who’s a board member, recently handed me a copy of a solicitation letter from an HOA trade group given to him at a management conference. The letter encourages managers ...

Q: Our homeowners association board approved the 2015 budget to increase dues by 10 percent and institute special assessments each year for the next five years. Less than a week after the meeting, ...