Homeowner Association Law

The duties and responsibilities of a homeowners’ association (HOA) are numerous. For example, they must maintain the upkeep of common community areas. Safety is another aspect, ensuring proper lighting and security. Repairs and maintenance are essential, too. And they...

Running a homeowners association is not for the faint of heart. The purpose of these associations is good, but not everyone agrees with them or the rules they impose. HOA boards in Missouri often find themselves dealing with issues that require legal assistance. Here...

Most communities in Missouri that are managed by homeowners associations have some areas of common ground. This is ground technically owned by the HOA and is for the enjoyment of all community members. Unfortunately, sometimes HOAs have to deal with residents...

Homeowners associations in Missouri and elsewhere utilize collected fees to keep up community property. Unfortunately, there are times when those fees do not cover all community expenses. If allowed under community bylaws, special assessments may be collected to make...

Running a homeowners association is not an easy thing to do. It is impossible to keep all residents happy all the time. In fact, some HOAs in Missouri may find themselves dealing with residents who want to change certain things, such as the bylaws. How can a situation...

Homeowner associations serve a valuable purpose -- they keep neighborhoods beautiful, clean, safe places to live, as well as manage community funds. Unfortunately, there are many HOAs in Missouri and elsewhere that find themselves dealing with residents who refuse to...

Homeowners associations exist to keep residential areas safe and looking their best. Unfortunately, not all residents of neighborhoods with an HOA agree with all of the rules and regulations, or they may be unaware of specific rules because they failed to read the...

Did a homeowner or his or her guest get hurt while utilizing common space in your community? Are you or the homeowners association you volunteer for facing a lawsuit because of it? In Missouri, when an HOA faces a personal injury claim, it and its board members can...

Like individuals, the boards of Home Owner Associations can have distinct personalities, interests, strengths and weaknesses. Some play well with others and stay out of trouble, while others might always be entangled in conflicts. Knowing how to run a board and its...

In Missouri, many neighborhoods have a Homeowners Association (HOA). These associations help keep communities coherent, manage funds, and can even determine the outward appearance of a neighborhood. Unfortunately, because HOAs essentially "manage" the neighborhood,...