Homeowner’s associations require people who live in their covered area to pay fees. These are set up monthly, quarterly or annually, depending on the HOA. People who purchase a home that’s in an area with an HOA must ensure they understand the HOA’S covenants,...
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Month: March 2021
What should you do if your HOA denies your project?
On Behalf of The Bainbridge Law Firm, L.L.C. | Dec 8, 2022 | HOA Law
People who move into a neighborhood a homeowners’ association governs know that they will have to follow the rules of that HOA. It’s advisable to review those rules so you can ensure you comply with them. One of the rules that’s likely present is that you have to get...
Can a contractor back out of a project due to bad estimates?
On Behalf of The Bainbridge Law Firm, L.L.C. | Oct 6, 2022 | Construction Law
The estimates provided by contractors often play a major role in your decision of who to select for the project. Obviously, insurance and reputation are also important, but the total cost to redo your kitchen or add a breezeway that will connect your garage to your...
Is your HOA failing to have open meetings?
On Behalf of The Bainbridge Law Firm, L.L.C. | Aug 10, 2022 | HOA Law
Your homeowners association (HOA) helps maintain the neighborhood's appearance and property values in your community. You probably paid a premium to purchase a home located in a respected HOA neighborhood, and you probably also pay association fees every month in...
The 5 most common HOA disputes
On Behalf of The Bainbridge Law Firm, L.L.C. | Jun 7, 2022 | HOA Law
Homeowners’ associations can be helpful because they protect the value of property and maintain a nice neighborhood. However, they can also be frustrating when they overstep or do something that you feel isn’t right. There are all kinds of disputes that might result...
3 construction disputes that could force a homeowner to sue
On Behalf of The Bainbridge Law Firm, L.L.C. | Apr 8, 2022 | Construction Law
When you hire a remodeling business or contractor to do work on your home, you expect the investment to improve your quality of life and property value. Unfortunately, big projects don't always have the positive outcomes that homeowners expect. Conflicts with...
These rules are unenforceable, even if your HOA has them
On Behalf of The Bainbridge Law Firm, L.L.C. | Feb 9, 2022 | HOA Law
Your homeowners association may be frustrating to deal with, especially if it has many different rules and regulations that you need to follow. While HOAs are helpful in maintaining a general look to a neighborhood or working with properties to keep their values, not...
Can your HOA make you follow rules it doesn’t otherwise enforce?
On Behalf of The Bainbridge Law Firm, L.L.C. | Dec 7, 2021 | HOA Law
You probably knew there would be some restrictions on your behaviors when you bought a house in a homeowners association (HOA). Your HOA might provide you with certain amenities or benefits, like access to a fitness facility or other community spaces. The HOA also...
3 common construction issues to watch out for
On Behalf of The Bainbridge Law Firm, L.L.C. | Oct 8, 2021 | Construction Law
You’ve wanted to be a homeowner for as long as you can remember. The opportunity arose, so you purchased a home in your local area. It needed repairs, so you hired contractors to come in and do the construction. Now, you’re not sure if that was a good idea. After much...
Handling construction defects as a frustrated homeowner
On Behalf of The Bainbridge Law Firm, L.L.C. | Aug 10, 2021 | Construction Law
When you hire a construction team to work on your home, one of the risks is that a construction defect may occur. Defects can happen for a few reasons. The first may be because the team is not skilled and makes mistakes with the project’s design or with general...