A Virginia lawyer's compilation of articles about legal issues involving condominiums, HOAs, timeshares and cooperatives.

 - A Virginia lawyer's compilation of articles about legal issues involving condominiums, HOAs, timeshares and cooperatives.

Florida – Can an association legally enforce parking rules?

Richard White: Can an association legally enforce parking rules?Q. Our HOA board is having a difficult time enforcing the rule of parking on our narrow streets in our community. We have put out notices and signs about towing cars but we do not have “No Parking” signs along the roads. We are concerned that firetrucks and ambulances cannot get through with the parked cars.

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Missouri – City Considering ‘No Parking’ Zones Around Community Association

City Considering ‘No Parking’ Zones Around Community AssociationThe Lake Saint Louis Board of Aldermen will consider an ordinance prohibiting parking on Cognac Drive and a section of Champagne Drive at their June 18 meeting. Prompted by citizen concerns that congestion in the area during special events would restrict passage by emergency vehicles, the proposed legislation would prohibit parking on the northeast side of Cognac Drive from Dauphine Drive to Rue Grand Drive.

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New Jersey – DORIS BRESNOWITZ v. ESPY ROAD CONDO ASSOCIATION

DORIS BRESNOWITZ v. ESPY ROAD CONDO ASSOCIATIONNOT FOR PUBLICATION WITHOUT THE APPROVAL OF THE APPELLATE DIVISION SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY APPELLATE DIVISION DOCKET NO. A-4660-10T2 DORIS BRESNOWITZ, Plaintiff-Respondent, v. ESPY ROAD CONDO ASSOCIATION, Defendant-Appellant. ________________________________ June 6, 2012 Submitted April 30, 2012 – Decided Before Judges Parrillo and Grall.

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Florida – Relative moves into condominium due to illness

Joe Adams: Relative moves into condominium due to illnessQ: I own a three-bedroom condominium unit and have two designated parking spaces noted on the declaration of condominium. I recently had a relative move in with me because of illness. Can the board deny me an additional parking decal for my relative’s car because she did not go through the condominium interview to live in the unit?

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Florida – Can your board have your car towed?

Can your board have your car towed?Can your association evict additional tenants moved in by someone previously approved by the board? Can parking spaces in front of your home be taken away suddenly? Sun Sentinel readers have questions, and we have answers this week with help from Michael Chapnick, Managing Partner of Chapnick Community Association Law, which represents community associations statewide.

Florida – SOLODAR v. OLD PORT COVE LAKE POINT TOWER CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC.

SOLODAR v. OLD PORT COVE LAKE POINT TOWER CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC. - February 29, 2012.Donald Solodar, Plaintiff, represented by Matthew Wilson Dietz, Matthew W. Dietz. Carollee Solodar, Plaintiff, represented by Matthew Wilson Dietz, Matthew W. Dietz. Old Port Cove Lake Point Tower Condominium Association, Inc., Defendant, represented by James Knight Parker, Jr., Boyd Richards Parker & Colonnelli & Kyle Thomas Berglin, Boyd Richards Parker & Colonnelli, P.L..

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National – Parking Meters in the Driveway

Parking Meters in the Driveway – Pay Dirt – SmartMoneyAbout a year ago, we wrote about homeowners renting out rooms in their mansions to earn a bit of cash and potentially stave off foreclosure. Now there’s an easier, less intrusive way to pimp out your residence: rent your driveway. In early March, ParkatmyHouse.com will launch in the U.S., debuting in Northeastern cities like Boston, Philadelphia and D.C.

California – THEMELI v. PORTS OF CALL OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.

THEMELI v. PORTS OF CALL OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. - Filed February 14, 2012.Howard Gold and Marissa Garcia for Plaintiff and Appellant. Early, Maslach & Van Dueck, Stephen M. Ziemann; and Priscilla Slocum for Defendant and Respondent. Plaintiff and appellant Suzanne Themeli (Themeli) appeals a judgment following a grant of summary judgment in favor of defendant and respondent Ports of Call Owners Association, Inc.

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Illinois – Condo associations can partner with police for parking enforcement

Condo talk: Condo associations can partner with police for parking enforcementIt almost seems like every family member owns a car today; turn 16, get a car, and park it in the association’s parking area. As a result of the increased number of vehicles out there, there are any number of condominium associations that have adopted extensive rules to address parking areas and traffic issues within the association.