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.

Arizona – Sen. Barto’s bill says HOA contracts don’t matter (editorial)

Sen. Barto’s bill says HOA contracts don’t matter Arizona Capitol TimesPublished: March 9, 2012 at 8:20 am Sen. Nancy Barto’s relentless quest to redefine contractual law escalated to new levels in the Arizona Capitol Times article, “Bill advances targeting HOA authority over roadway restrictions.” In the March 2 article, she attempted to propose a nonsensical argument where she and her friend claim ownership of a vehicle owned by someone else.

Florida – Home builders push legislation that frees them from street repairs

Home builders push legislation that frees them from street repairsBy Mary Shanklin, Orlando Sentinel 4:31 p.m. EST, March 5, 2012 What started as a disagreement between Maronda Homes and residents of a Winter Garden subdivision has evolved into a proposed bill in Tallahassee that could free builders statewide from having to fix defective roads, sidewalks and drainage.

West Virginia – New maintenance association opposed

New maintenance association opposed – journal-news.net | News, sports, jobs, community information for Martinsburg – The JournalMARTINSBURG – Although a new Tanbridge Drive Maintenance Association has officially formed, the circumstances surrounding its creation – primarily allegations that some property owners in the Timberwalk subdivision weren’t paying their fair share- are only one side of the story, said homeowner Marcie Steerman.