Feud over sign could force Fairfax’s Olde Belhaven to sell square“Need I say more! This would lead to chaos,” a neighbor fretted in an e-mail about the precedent that would be set if the sign wasn’t removed. “Our property values would be put at risk.” Such HOA disputes are as suburban as cul-de-sacs and two-car garages, but few metastasize into legal battles that spend years in the courts, break legal ground and bankrupt the HOA.
Loudoun homeowners association wins federal lawsuit against OpenBandPosted at 01:19 PM ET, 06/28/2012 A federal judge has ruled in favor of a Lansdowne homeowners association that filed a lawsuit last year against telecommunications provider OpenBand, contesting the exclusivity of the company’s contract to provide video services to the community. In a ruling issued late Thursday, U.S.
Decision on OpenBand franchise in Loudoun pushed to SeptemberMore than a dozen residents of communities served by OpenBand addressed the board, highlighting unresolved issues – including concerns over exclusive property easements, poor service and difficult negotiations – that have marked the ongoing conflict.
Virginia Supreme Court rules in favor of Marterella WineryThe case had been closely watched for its potential impact on Virginia vineyards, which have grown at an explosive rate over the past decade and engendered both ardent supporters and fierce opponents. Proponents, including many state leaders, praise farm wineries for creating a valuable product, attracting tourists and protecting rural land.