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Comments on California AB 1921 with no bill of rights

CLRC submits Davis-Stirling Act rewrite with no concern for protecting homeowner rights

April 11, 2008

by George K. Staropoli
Prvtgov.org
The bill was submitted with a blank "Member Bill of Rights", to which I commented: This action by CLRC stands in sharp contrast to the approach taken by our Founding Fathers, although they had their differences, which conditioned the approval of the constitution upon the approval of the Bill of Rights. This Commission has proposed AB 1921 without even considering, under its empty "Member Bill of Rights", the rights and freedoms of California citizens who are subject to the Davis-Stirling Act.
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Open Letter to the Arizona State Legislature

An Insight into Homeowner Association Disputes

February 16, 2008

by Chuck Harman © Proposed Legislation -
AHRC News
I own a property located in the master planned community known as Greer Ranch South located in Surprise Arizona (Maricopa County). I am currently embroiled in a legal battle with the Greer Ranch South Homeowners Association in Maricopa County Superior Court which was instigated by professionally erecting a10 x14 Palapas in my rear yard. Upon being notified of the mistake I immediately submitted the forms required for the ARC to review the project.... In addition, I personally believe there was collusion between the Builders' HOA Board and the Corporate attorney representing the HOA (Roger Wood of Carpenter- Hazelwood) to manufacturer a payday for the attorney...
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Texas Property Code Chapter 204 by CAI

Powers of Property Owners Association

November 23, 2007

by AHRC News Services
AHRC News
Property Code Chapter 204, Powers of Property Owners Association relating to Restrictive Covenents in certain subdivisions - Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 1040, § 2, eff. Aug. 28, 1995 - Added to Texas Law by George W. Bush
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Texas Property Code Chapter 209 by Senator John Carona

Powers of Property Owners Association

November 23, 2007

by AHRC News Services
AHRC News
Texas Property Code Chapter 209 - Powers of Property Owners Association - Authored by Senator John Carona - Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 926, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2002
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New Jersey lawmakers introduce Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (UCIOA)

Bill gives HOAs boards quasi governmental power and subjects owners to fees , fines and financial liabilities

July 11, 2007

by AHRC News Services © AHRC News Services -
AHRC News
New Jersey homeowners who have properties in common interest developments and consumer organizations are once again battling laws that New Jersey lawmakers representing homeowner association lawyers want to impose. Two identical bills S805 and A798 - "New Jersey Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act S805 and A798 will recognize the quasi-governmental powers given to homeowner association corporations and board members and subject homeowners to additional financial liabilities, risks and corporate and vendor control of their properties.
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A RECURRING NIGHTMARE

Please help bury the New Jersey Doria-Caraballo homeowner association bill

July 11, 2007

by Janet Huet
AHRC News
CAI has been trying for years to get this bill passed. It comes back every year like a recurring nightmare. CAI will not give up and will continue to bring the Doria- Caraballo bill back each year, perhaps with a different name, a different number, in the hopes that we will lose interest. I assure you that they will not lose interest in New Jersey or in any other state. If you would like to see how homeowners in other states are trying to fight similar bills, please go to AHRC.com and you will see what's going on in California and Texas, of how homeowner associations are fighting to prevent these bills from being passed.
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Half of the Arizona homeowner assocation bills for 2005 dead without going to committee

Restoring the homestead exemption is questionable

March 16, 2005

by George K. Staropoli
Starman Publishing
Of the initial twenty Homeowner Association reform bills, 1 was removed and 1 was added, still leaving 22. About 1 month to go. If not in committee, dead unless a strike everything is introduced elsewhere.
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California Homeowner Association Bills for 2005

Politicians continue to protect the State's booming litigation and foreclosure industry

February 22, 2005

by Sandy Meyer
AHRC News
California lawmakers have filed the following homeowner association bills for 2005. Although each lawmaker introduces 20 to 30 bills a year, homeowners have never been able to find a lawmaker to introduce a bill to protect their home equity from being raided by homeowner association lawyers.
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MARYLAND INTRODUCES HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATION LEGISLATION

SB 229 Will Set Up A Task Force on Common Ownership Communities

February 4, 2005

by AHRC News Services
AHRC News
"CAI lawyers laying more eggs .....  Both ends are busy, busy, busy"! © David Ramirez
Maryland, has introduced Senate Bill 229, a bill to set up a Task Force on Common Ownership Communities.
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California Common Interest development shall not prohibit water saving plants

AB 1881 (laird) will curb prohibition of water saving plants by HOAs

September 30, 2006

by AHRC News Editors
AHRC News
In a rare show of unison, both the California Senate and the Assembly voted unanimously to pass AB 1881 a WATER SAVING PLANTS bill by Assemblymember John Laird. Governor Schwarznegger has signed the bill. AB 1881 regulates homeowner associations. It adds 1353.8 to the Civil Code: "The architectural guidelines of a common interest development shall not prohibit or include conditions that have the effect of prohibiting the use of low water-using plants as a group."
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Tenants who have lived in dwellings for one year or longer require 60 days notice of eviction under new California law

It does not cover tenants who are damaging property, failing to pay rent or violating the law

September 30, 2006

by AHRC News Editors
AHRC News
Gov. Schwarzenegger has signed AB 1169 by Assemblymember Alberto Torrico (D-Fremont) requiring landlords to give tenants who have lived in dwellings for one year or longer 60 days notice before evicting them. It requires 30 days notice for a tenant who has resided in the dwelling for less than one year. AB 1169 will remain in effect until 2010.
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Law will protect vehicle owners from predatory towing by homeowner associations and towing companies

Violators will face stiff penalties, fines, misdemeanor conviction, and up to three months in jail

September 29, 2006

by AHRC News Editors © AHRC News Services -
AHRC News
Governor Schwarzenegger today signed of AB 2210 by Assemblymember Jackie Goldberg (D-Los Angeles) which protect motorists from unscrupulous towing practices from private property. Vehicle Code bill AB 2210 will regulate homeowner associations and towing companies and provides strict procedures, limits on charges and includes law enforcement oversight of all towing. Violators will face civil and criminal charges that include fines, misdemeanor conviction, and up to three months in jail.
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Archived Legislative News Items
Page of 13 (190 items found)
  • [04.11.2008] Comments on California AB 1921 with no bill of rights - George K. Staropoli
  • [02.16.2008] Open Letter to the Arizona State Legislature - Chuck Harman
  • [11.23.2007] Texas Property Code Chapter 204 by CAI - AHRC News Services
  • [11.23.2007] Texas Property Code Chapter 209 by Senator John Carona - AHRC News Services
  • [07.11.2007] New Jersey lawmakers introduce Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act (UCIOA) - AHRC News Services
  • [07.11.2007] A RECURRING NIGHTMARE - Janet Huet
  • [09.30.2006] California Common Interest development shall not prohibit water saving plants - AHRC News Editors
  • [09.30.2006] Tenants who have lived in dwellings for one year or longer require 60 days notice of eviction under new California law - AHRC News Editors
  • [09.29.2006] Law will protect vehicle owners from predatory towing by homeowner associations and towing companies - AHRC News Editors
  • [09.22.2006] California Governor Vetoes AB 770 - Sandy Meyer
  • [09.22.2006] Governor signs legislation protecting pets from inhumane treatment - Sandy Meyer
  • [09.22.2006] 50 New Judgeships Approved For California - Judicial Council of California
  • [09.18.2006] Governor Signs Controversial Voting Bill For Homeowner Associations - Sandy Meyer
  • [08.18.2006] Lake Forest 2 Master Homeowners Association Board Members Oppose AB 770 - Sonny Morper
  • [06.19.2006] California Common Interest Bureau Bill SB 551 needs your support - AHRC News Services
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