A Corporate Transparency Act injunction has been granted, putting a halt to its enforcement. The ruling also applies to homeowners associations. Corporate Transparency Act Injunction Explained On December 3, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a preliminary nationwide injunction against the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). In…
The Donelson HOA board in Harborview is pushing to install license plate readers (LPRs) to monitor vehicle activity and help deter crime in the neighborhood. However, the plan has sparked a mix of support and concern among residents. Privacy Concerns Raised by Donelson HOA Board Proposal Several Harborview homeowners have expressed unease over potential…
Following the destruction left by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, many Tennessee homeowners are facing insurance claim denials as they try to rebuild. In response, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) ensures insurers stay accountable during this critical time. Tennessee Inspects Insurance Claim Denials The TDCI has reminded insurers to submit claims data…
Ashland City condo owners are arguing with the Ashland City Public Utilities Department over the sewer charges added to their water bills. Ashland City Condo Owners Complain The Ashland City Town Council workshop was held on Tuesday, August 10, 2024. During the workshop, Ashland City condo owners from Ashland Park Condominiums and Hickory Hills…
Attorney Tyler R. Moffatt is representing the defendants The Retreat at Deer Lick Falls, LLC and Claude Hayes in an HOA lawsuit. He requested the Chancery Court judge dismiss the complaint because they were not included in the lawsuit. Request to Dismiss the Complaint The Retreat at Deer Lick Falls is a small home…
A controversial project in Bellevue is before the Stormwater Management Commission. It involves seven apartment buildings along a flood-prone area. Stormwater Management Commission Review The Stormwater Management Commission will hear from Cypressbrook Company on September 5, 2024. The company is responsible for Ariza Bellevue. Its proposal involves seven apartment buildings, totaling over 417 apartments.…
License Plate Readers (LPRs) are useful for fighting crime and have been approved by the city. However, the mayor has temporarily withheld citywide funding. Meanwhile, a neighborhood in Bellevue has turned to using LPRs to fight crime in the community. Using LPRs to Fight Crime The residents of a Bellevue neighborhood say that using…
A newly built condo in the White Bridge community in West Nashville caught fire. Responders from the Nashville Fire Department responded at 8:30 a.m. Newly Built Condo Caught Fire On Thursday morning, a newly built condo unit caught fire in the White Bridge community in West Nashville. The Nashville Fire Department responded around 8:30…
A woman from Nashville has received fines from her homeowners association for a dent in her garage door. She has resisted fixing the problem as it was inherited from the previous owner and is allegedly barely noticeable. Fines for Garage Door Jasmine Randle bought a property in River Trace Estates in Donelson more than…
A Knoxville homeowner received a notice of lien for their property. However, they claim the homeowners association did not communicate with them before placing the lien. Lien on Knoxville Homeowner’s Property Sharon Hartless is a homeowner and real estate investor in Knoxville and Florida. She is familiar with HOA rules, which aim to preserve…
A Claiborne County judge made a decision on vacation rentals for a Norris Lake neighborhood. According to the March ruling, the covenants were too vague for the HOA to ban short-term vacation rentals. The HOA board has appealed the court ruling while the neighborhood residents are divided on the issue. Decision on Vacation Rentals…
In 2016, a wildfire laid many of Gatlinburg’s structures to waste. The luxury condo resort, Highlands of the Smokies, has finally reopened after 8 years. Highlands of the Smokies Reopening The 2016 wildfire in Gatlinburg killed 14 people and burned over 11,000 acres of land. Since that time, several businesses and homes have been…
The homeowners of a tiny house community called The Retreat at Deer Lick Falls have filed a lawsuit against the developer, requesting $250,000 in damages. The community developer filed an extension to remain in control of the subdivision, but homeowners allege the timeframe of conservatorship should have ended. Deer Lick Falls Lawsuit The Retreat…
A Madison condo fire sounded a second alarm on July 14, 2024. Firefighters were able to respond before 3 p.m. and contained the fire. Madison Condo Fire A two-alarm Madison condo fire prompted the firefighters at the Nashville Fire Department to respond to the crisis. The fire took place at 225 Ellington Place on…
The residents of Tellico Village attended a meeting held by the Governmental Affairs Committee (GAC) on July 9. During the meeting, they asked for better communication from the Property Owners Association (POA) and raised questions regarding community issues. GAC Meeting The Tellico Village POA has ten advisory HOA committees, one of which is the…
The president of a homeowners association in Tennessee confronts a few teens seen fishing in a private lake. In a viral video, he snaps the 15-year-old boy’s $200 fishing rod. Meltdown After Fishing in Private Lake Two young men were fishing in a private lake in the Admirals Landing neighborhood when an irate Tennessee…
The Tellico Village Property Owners Association has agreed to pay more than $1.3 million after applying for, receiving, and obtaining a Paycheck Protection Program loan it was not eligible for. Tellico Village POA Loan The Coronavirus Pandemic shook the world in 2020. Many homeowners associations were unsure how to continue operations and conduct meetings.…
A homeowners association in Lake Tansi has decided to euthanize geese in the area to protect homeowners. This has sparked concerns among some residents in one of the communities. HOA Decision to Euthanize Geese A homeowners association in Lake Tansi has decided to euthanize geese that have populated the area. The association stated they…
The HOA fees in an Antioch condominium have risen by 75%. Homeowners do not know why their fees are being raised so much and are angry with the HOA. HOA Fees Rise by 75% The Lenox Creekside Condominium HOA fees have risen by 75% without explanation. According to homeowner Bill Bartolovich, the fees were…
A trial court judge has ruled that the condo in the historic district is not excluded from the insurance coverage provided by Aspen Specialty Insurance. However, an appeal is likely. Insurance Claim After Bombing Downtown Nashville experienced a suicide car bomb on Christmas Day in 2020. Around 60 properties were damaged due to the…
The Knoxville Fire Department received an emergency call about a domestic situation in a West Knoxville condo. When emergency services arrived, they were able to put out the fire. However, two residents were found dead on the scene. A Call About a Domestic Situation Around 1:10 a.m., the Knoxville Fire Department (KFD) received a…
The residents of Timber Springs found out about an unwelcome HOA when the developer scheduled a meeting to turn over the association to the neighbors. This surprised them as, according to some residents, the HOA was not mentioned verbally or contractually. The Unwelcome HOA In 2022, Ken Baker bought a house in Timber Springs.…
A fire causes major damage to a condominium in Antioch on Wednesday night, March 20, 2024. However, all the residents managed to exit the premises safely. Fire officials are still investigating the cause. Antioch Condo Fire Causes Major Damage An Antioch condominium fire causes major damage to a condo unit. According to the Nashville…
A woman and her pet cat escaped a fire at Franklin Condominium. She was not injured, and the Franklin Fire Department was dispatched a little before 7:00 p.m. However, the estimated cost of damages is at $10,000. Fire at Franklin Condo The Franklin Fire Department (FFD) was dispatched before 7:00 p.m. to put out…
A judge ruling was given to a dispute over Airbnbs in a Tennessee mountain town. The ruling stated that the covenants were too vague to ban short-term rentals. Dispute Over Airbnbs The New Tazewell HOA board filed a lawsuit against two dozen part-time members who used their homes as short-term vacation rentals (STVRs). The…
The residents of a North Memphis community have called the city multiple times. They have been asking for help as they face problems due to an abandoned apartment community nearby. Abandoned Property A blighted property near University Street and Hubert Avenue has been causing problems for a North Memphis community just beyond the Vollintine-Evergreen…
Angela McKee from the Emerald Pointe Subdivision Homeowners Association has reported that their account is missing 11K dollars. The shortfall was reported to the Cocke County Sheriff’s Office and investigations are ongoing. Report Missing 11K Dollars The Emerald Pointe Subdivision is located in the Newport area in Tennessee. Angela McKee reported that their homeowners…