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ARIZONA – HOA forecloses on Mesa homeowner

azfamily.com:  HOA forecloses on Mesa homeowner

by Meredith Yeomans

Posted on May 22, 2012 at 10:00 PM

MESA, Ariz. — Since Pamela Brummer moved into her home back in the 1980s, she says a lot has changed in her community and it hasn’t been for the best.
“Trees being cut. People coming onto the property. Damage to the property and the HOA was not paying attention,” she explained.
To protect her property, Brummer built a wall around her backyard.  Read more:

TEXAS – Residents question HOA accountability

KXAN.com: Residents question HOA accountability

Police looking into possible theft, fraud

Updated: Wednesday, 23 May 2012, 7:17 AM CDT

Published : Tuesday, 22 May 2012, 6:04 PM CDT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – A dispute over what could be more than $1 million in unaccounted-for spending by an Austin homeowners association has sparked a police inquiry into possible fraud and theft, a KXAN investigation has confirmed.

The investigation originated after several dues-paying members of the Sunchase Condominiums Homeowners Association complained that they were being required to pay a “special assessment” of several hundred dollars on top of their monthly dues because the organization was out of money.  Read more:

TEXAS – Man concerned about neighborhood crime fights HOA over burglar bars

KHOU11: Man concerned about neighborhood crime fights HOA over burglar bars

by Jeff McShan / KHOU 11 News

Posted on May 15, 2012 at 10:17 PM

 

HOUSTON—A man is paying a high price to protect his family, and that price is being set by his HOA in northeast Harris County.

James Moody and his wife have lived in Stonefield Terrace for eight years.

Just a few weeks ago, after the birth of their son, he had burglar bars installed. But now, the homeowners association said the bars hurt property values and must come down immediately. And if they don’t, it will start fining the Moodys $200 a day.  Read more:

Texas – Powerful HOAs Leave Many Texans Feeling Homeless

CBSLOCAL.COM:  Powerful HOAs Leave Many Texans Feeling Homeless

May 11, 2012 10:00 PM

Reporting Jay Gormley

FORT WORTH (CBSDFW.COM) – When TCU graduate LaDainian Tomlinson made it big in the NFL, he did what any good son would do. He bought his mom a big house in Fort Worth. “I owe my life to my mom. If it were not for her, there’s no LaDainian Tomlinson,” said the NFL running back.

LaDainain even pays the Homeowners Association dues. But when a monthly HOA payment fell through the cracks, things got nasty. “I’ve never been treated quite like that before,” recalled LaDainain’s mother, Loreane Tomlinson.  Read more:

TEXAS – Wilbur the pig wins his battle versus homeowners association in Spring

KTRK-TV Houston:   Wilbur the pig wins his battle versus homeowners association in Spring

Updated at 05:42 PM  7 May 2012

HOUSTON (KTRK) — Big developments in one family’s fight over a pet pig named Wilbur. The family has been in a court battle with their homeowners association over whether the pig stays or goes. Thousands of people have showed their support for the family on Wilbur’s Facebook page, and today a judge made the official decision.

Two words: Wilbur won. Not a huge court case with millions of dollars on the line, but for a Spring family, the stakes couldn’t have been higher. Read more:

CALIFORNIA – The Foreclosure From Hell

Courthouse News Service:   The Foreclosure From Hell
Wednesday, May 02, 2012
By KEVIN KOENINGER
SACRAMENTO (CN) – Nine condo residents claim Taser-toting private security guards burst into their homes at 3 a.m. and assaulted them, forcing them into the street in their underwear, in a foreclosure the residents had never been informed of. One plaintiff claims that when he finally was allowed back into his home, naked pictures of him and his girlfriend were missing. Lead plaintiff Steven Saxon sued Paladin Protection Services dba Paladin Private Security and the Jasmine Homeowners Association in Superior Court.  Read more:

TEXAS – East Texas HOA sues family over backyard swing set

WFAA:  East Texas HOA sues family over backyard swing set

by MONIKA DIAZ

WFAA

Posted on April 30, 2012 at 10:09 PM

MINEOLA, Texas — For William Fry and his siblings, it’s difficult to understand the controversy surrounding the play set in the backyard of their home in Mineola.  Read more:

FLORIDA – Homeowners association rents home it doesn’t own

The Tampa Tribune:
Homeowners association rents home it doesn’t own
By SHANNON BEHNKEN |
 The Tampa Tribune Published: April 29, 2012
WESLEY CHAPEL — Joanne McCarn owns her home, but her homeowners association has taken it over and calls the sheriff’s office if she comes near the property. What’s more, the Bridgewater Community Association evicted her tenant, changed the locks and moved in its own renter. “This is not a foreclosed house,” McCarn said. “This is still my house. It’s unfair how much power the HOA has. It’s so surreal to me.”  Read more:

NEVADA – I-Team: Lawsuit Filed Against Hundreds of Las Vegas HOA’s

8NewsNow.com  –  I-Team: Lawsuit Filed Against Hundreds of Las Vegas HOA’s

Posted: Apr 25, 2012 6:21 PM CDT

By Nathan Baca, Investigative Reporter

LAS VEGAS — Two Las Vegas attorneys are going after hundred of Las Vegas HOA’s. A federal lawsuit accuses the HOA’s of illegally charging the government too much money on foreclosure insurance claims.

Attorney’s involved say more than 500 associations have been named. The list of defendants is more than 20 pages long — stretching 28 feet worth of paper.  Read more:

TEXAS – 67-year-old Kingwood Woman Loses Home For Not Paying HOA Dues

MyFoxHouston.com: 67-year-old Kingwood Woman Loses Home For Not Paying HOA Dues

Updated: Friday, 20 Apr 2012, 6:24 PM CDT

Published : Friday, 20 Apr 2012, 6:00 PM CDT

HOUSTON – This four-bedroom, two bathroom house has been Ann Izzat’s home for almost 32 years.

Even though it’s completely paid off, Ann was evicted. It followed a knock on the door just a couple of days ago.

“I saw my mom go outside,” Ann’s son Anthony Izzat said. “The next thing I know she came back in and told me we had 30 minutes to get all of our stuff, all thirty two years, and get it out, I went outside and asked for a card, they sat out here and actually laughed and said trust us.”

Read more: http://www.myfoxhouston.com/dpp/news/local/120420-67-year-old-kingwood-woman-loses-home-for-not-paying-hoa-dues#ixzz1staDkVvV