HOA Reform
Congratulations and Thanks to Senators Gildon and Trudeau!
Congratulations to Senators Gildon and Trudeau on the passing of their bills #5758 and #5755! These new laws will help create more affordable housing for low and mid-income people. And thank you both for adding in the verbiage for extra protections for those that will purchase the units, encouraging the legislature and the Affordable Housing …
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People Share 35 Ridiculous And Infuriating Experiences They Had With Homeowner Associations
From an HOA attempting to stop people from walking their dogs on a public street, to ordering people to destroy a tree they think is dead because it has no leaves in the winter, to being fined for refusing to violate the City and State regulations, these stories reflect real life in an HOA. Presented …
Unequal Enforcement, John Sakrison, Surfside HOA, WA
This is a situation where Mr Sakrison’s neighbor, has trees that are about 80 ft tall. Mr Sakrison and his wife are afraid to stay in his home because they are afraid the trees may fall on them, especially during storms in the winter. Just to remind you a group of people took over the …
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Why Homeowners Hate their HOAs
Recent study shows a large number of homeowners hate their HOAs. Written by: Raelene Schifano, Michelle Darnell and Patrick Johansen Edited by: Desiree Lindsay 17% of baby boomers, 32% of Gen X and 27% of Millennials feel negative about their HOA. This equates to roughly 25% of total HOA property owners who are unhappy …
We’re from the HOA, we’re here to help…
Raelene Schifano said: Insert these words… In order to protect all HOA/Condo owners property values, the board has decided, that from now on, all Homeowners must surrender their rights. Of course the Board, Property Manager and Attorney, will have all of THEIR rights TO DO WHATEVER THEY SEE FIT. Tina OrwallPhil FortunatoJames WalshVicki Caldwell KraftMichelle …
HOA Reform – Horror Story of Raelene Shifano
This is the story of Raelene and Steve Shifano, written by Raelene. My HOA horror story started in August of 2014. My husband Steve and I had just returned from a 3-month trip to Europe, where we had walked a 500-mile trek across Spain (The Camino De Santiago) and visited 9 different countries. We were …
HOA Reform – Ottersen Horror Story
This is a very brief summary of the Ottersen case. See the documents and photos below for more detailed information. According to Mr Ottersen, Chris Hanson, a Surfside HOA board member, who was also the Chairman and Trustee to the architectural committee, wanted to buy some wood from Mr. Ottersen. Ottersen did not want to …
Penalties for HOA Board Members
Penalties for HOA Board Members Should there be penalties in the law for HOA (homeowner associations and condo associations) Board Members that violate the law, vote to violate the law, or misenforce their covenants? Should the laws provide compensation for damages suffered by property owners due to the illegal actions of the Board Member(s) including …
How Will Government Hurt You? This is why you must be active and engaged. We have no choice.
Many people want to live their lives and avoid politics, but modern government will not allow this. We have no choice but to engage and be active. Every day, government at the local, state, and Federal level make decisions and actions – many of which cost you greatly and can harm you in small and …
Jim Walsh and Tina Orwall Foreclosure Bill Passes Unanimously From House and the Senate.
Great job accomplished by Jim Walsh (R) and Tina Orwall (D) working together! They worked together to pass bill 1482 which gives protections to homeowners including those in HOAs. This bill requires mediation before foreclosing on a homeowner, protecting them from unreasonable foreclosures. There are still many more problems, including the fact that this bill …
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Washington Realtors, make your opinion known here!
Washington Realtors, Show Your Support! Washington Realtors, this might be a good place for people to see your support. Post here about HOA issues, and foreclosure issues, support our proposals to change the laws, let your names be heard here sticking up for the homeowners you have sold to. Invite others. #Realtor, #Realty, #Realestate, #realestateagent, …
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