Living The HOA Way

Ex-townhome assoc. head admits to ripping off homeowners

The former president of a Bolingbrook townhome association pleaded guilty today to stealing more than $100,000 from his fellow homeowners.

James P. Siblik, 62, pleaded guilty to one count of theft by deception, telling Will County Judge Daniel Rozak that the evidence -- including association checks he had signed and endorsed -- "would show I did it."read more »


Scottsdale residents vote to replace existing management

By Sandy Mazza Staff Writer

Hundreds of residents at Carson's Scottsdale Estates community are celebrating a victory they have sought for more than a year.

The gated community, plagued by gangs and crime problems, has endured an internal war between two opposing resident groups that each claim the right to control the town house association's board.read more »


Court sides with homeowner in dispute over pickup

By PETER BERNARD | News Channel 8

A.J. Vizzi has lived in The Eagles golfing community in northwestern Hillsborough County since he built a two-story house on a lake in 1997. For a few years, he parked his pickup in the driveway and didn't hear anything negative about it.read more »


HOA fights judge's decision to allow goats as pets

by NewsChannel 36 Staff

MATTHEWS, N.C. -- A homeowners' association in Matthews isn't going to give up on their fight to rid their neighborhood of goats. Specifically, two dwarf goats named Fred and Barney.read more »


Family of slain woman, 88, sues her condo association and manager

By STEVEN LEMONGELLO Staff Writer

LINWOOD — The family of Catherine McGowan, the 88-year-old woman allegedly stabbed to death by her neighbor, Anthony Milano, has now included McGowan’s condominium association and the condo managers in their lawsuit against Milano.read more »


Latest HOA fine sparks remarks

Karen and Malcolm Ronney were fined $2,250 for placing this sign on their home for 47 days in 2006-07.

by: Michael Eng | Executive Editor

LAKEWOOD RANCH — Schroeder-Manatee Ranch President and CEO Rex Jensen is calling for reason and common sense
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Should your common area walls have eyes?

By ROB SAMOUCE

Spring breaks are right around the corner and with them will come family members and guests of owners. They will arrive to have a “good time” vacation in our precious little corner of the world. Only problem, though, is that some of these visitors’ idea of a good time is much different than many owners.read more »


Vandals hit condos restricting beach access

COLLIER COUNTY: The battle over beach rights has gotten ugly. On the day a dispute over public and private beach property is set to go before county commissioners, a luxury condo is hit by vandals.read more »


Scandals put new focus on association books

By Tasha Kates

Although the longtime treasurer of the Hollymead homeowners association was trustworthy, the association implemented financial controls after she left.

Charlie Smith, the association’s president, said the changes were simple — requiring checks for more than $250 to be signed twice, sending bank statements to someone who didn’t write the checks and other financial safeguards.read more »


Sole occupant of 32-story Fort Myers condo wants out

By DICK HOGAN • dhogan@news-press.com

1:10 A.M. — It looks like the loneliest condominium dweller in Fort Myers will stay lonely for awhile longer.

Victor Vangelakos is the only buyer to take possession of his unit in the 32-story Tower 1 of the Oasis high-rise project in downtown Fort Myers.read more »


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