A home owners association is a legal, land-use definition of property. Purchaser who buys property in an association is -- by definition -- a member: s/he joined when s/he purchased.
If you wish to challenge your status in the association, you can work with an association-savvy attorney who can help you understand your situation from a legal point of view.
Yes, a person can potentially sue a homeowner if they are injured in a fight on the homeowner's private property. The homeowner may be held liable if they were found to have acted negligently or failed to provide a safe environment for their guests. However, the outcome of any lawsuit would depend on the specific circumstances of the case.
Your bankruptcy attorney can help you determine whether or not the special assessment was part of your bankruptcy proceeding.
Yes, your homeowners insurance policy can be cancelled or non renewed if the insurer determines that your home or property has hazardous conditions. Especially if the homeowner has already collected on a claim and failed to make the necessary repairs.
Your answer is contained within the purchase agreement that you signed originally.
Contact the Atlanta Bar Association and ask for a referral to three attorneys who specialize in home insurance matters / property casualty matters. After you interview the attorneys, pick the one you feel best about.
If you scheduled your personal property on your Homeowners Insurance Policy then it will cover. If you failed to schedule your personal property then it will not be covered.
The developer may be out of luck if it failed to record the restrictions. On the other hand, if you were presented with an unrecorded copy, that may have put you on notice that the restrictions exist. If any of the deed restrictions were ordered by a local conservation commission you may still be subject to them even if the developer failed to record them.You should check with an attorney who specializes in real estate law in your area.
The HOA only files a lien when all other attempts to collect monies due have failed. An owner who ignores notices from the HOA to collect money cannot later claim to be unaware of fines, since monies due and fines are detailed in the governing documents.
Foreclosure.
Yes, it is possible for a person to sue a homeowner after suing the home insurance company for the same accident. The homeowner's insurance policy may not cover all damages or there may be additional claims the person wishes to pursue against the homeowner that are not covered by the insurance policy. However, it's important to consult with a legal professional to discuss the specifics of the situation.
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The Mortgage company can foreclose on your home if you fail to meet the requirements you agreed to in your finance contract. Hazard Insurance on a home is almost always required by the lender under the terms of the contract. Failure to obtain and maintain the required coverage is a default on your loan, much the same as if we miss mortgage payments. The mortgage company would not foreclose because your home is un-insurable. They would foreclose because you failed to purchase the required property insurance. It is up to the homeowner to maintain the home in a condition that it can be insured.