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...
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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...
Protecting yourself when your HOA says you’re behind on fees
On Behalf of The Bainbridge Law Firm, L.L.C. | Jun 24, 2021 | HOA Law
Purchasing a home in a homeowner's association (HOA) community in Arizona is often a smart move. An HOA helps establish specific standards for the community. The association will help protect all of the property owners from the bad behavior of a few people. The...
Is your HOA unfairly blocking reform by not having open meetings?
On Behalf of The Bainbridge Law Firm, L.L.C. | Apr 27, 2021 | HOA Law
Your home is one of your biggest and most valuable possessions, so you want to protect it and its value. Homeowner associations (HOAs) can help preserve the characteristics of a neighborhood that make it desirable and thereby protect the value of the homes within the...
When a contractor’s time or cost estimates are wildly off
On Behalf of The Bainbridge Law Firm, L.L.C. | Mar 3, 2021 | Construction Law
When you need to do work on your home, it can be hard to know what steps to take. Finding the right contractor is hard, and some people just hire the first person they find online or someone recommended by an acquaintance. Other people will talk to a few companies or...
Standing up for your rights in a Homeowner Association dispute
On Behalf of The Bainbridge Law Firm, L.L.C. | Dec 29, 2020 | HOA Law
Homeowner Associations (HOAs) have the power to control how a neighborhood looks to a certain extent. They are able to regulate the external appearance of homes and gardens under the premise that the external appearance of one home could affect the value of all other...