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13 to 3???

Out of 16 recent stories about HOAs and condo associations -- on TV and in print media -- 13 stories focused on issues and disputes. Only three of the stories did not.

The stories covered a range of issues. For example:
  • Association residents asserting their right to display flags on their property
  • Homeowners asserting their water conservation rights -- particularly in drought-stricken western states (where there are disputes over replacing lawns with artificial turf and replacing association-mandated landscaping with drought-tolerant plants)
  • Neighbors accusing their board of intimidation
  • Residents battling for amenities paid for in their HOA fees
  • Service dog issues
  • A Little Free Library issue
HOAs have issues, of course they do. But, occasionally...every now and then...every once in a while, there's something else. There's a story like this ----

A homeowners association in a Georgia community honored local public safety workers for everything they do, for their efficient work over the years. During a ceremony at a community fire station, the HOA president thanked everyone and presented personalized plaques. A local newspaper featured a story and picture about the event.




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