There is a lot of prospective legislation (both locally and nationally) affecting homeowner associations and individual homeowners. This heightened level of legislative activity in this area appears to have increased probably in part as fallout from the economic crisis. read more

Status of H.R. 1106: "Helping Families Save their Home Act of 2009" is uncertain. The law would give bankruptcy judges the ability to 'cram down' the principal balance and monthly payments, wiping out tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars of money owed in an effort to keep more people in their homes and to stabilize the housing market. read more

Updated on HR 1106 read more

Contact your Congressperson today to let them know you oppose H.R. 1106 as currently written, as it will have several unintended adverse consequences upon homeowner associations. read more

Whether duped into board service or having volunteered with eyes wide open, a new board member can find homeowner association board membership gratifying and rewarding. A modicum of preparation, education, common sense and an open mind should help ease the transition and make for a seamless changing of the guard. read more