The Privatopia Papers

Evan McKenzie on the rise of private urban governance and the law of homeowner and condominium associations. Contact me at ecmlaw@gmail.com


Monday, October 21, 2013

Double-murder suspect Mahmoud Hindi commits suicide in jail | The Courier-Journal | courier-journal.com

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Double-murder suspect Mahmoud Hindi commits suicide in jail | The Courier-Journal | courier-journal.com "The man awaiting trial on c...
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Thursday, October 10, 2013

Neighbors worry about being left in the dark after FPL plans to shut of street lights

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Neighbors worry about being left in the dark after FPL plans to shut of street lights : Whalen and her neighbors received a letter from FPL ...
Monday, October 07, 2013

Pevely man wins suit to post political sign : News

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Pevely man wins suit to post political sign : News : “Homeowners are frequently stunned to be told that they cannot engage in such a basic r...
Wednesday, October 02, 2013

Neighbors say HOA forcing kids on dangerous path to school | khou.com Houston

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Neighbors say HOA forcing kids on dangerous path to school | khou.com Houston : NORTHWEST HARRIS COUNTY, Texas -- Some people in northwest H...

Sellersville Residents Battle HOA Over Pet Policy And Fines - Philadelphia News, Weather and Sports from WTXF FOX 29

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Sellersville Residents Battle HOA Over Pet Policy And Fines - Philadelphia News, Weather and Sports from WTXF FOX 29 : Residents filed a com...

The Source: Fighting Your Home Owner's Association | Big Changes At The MPO | Texas Public Radio

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The Source: Fighting Your Home Owner's Association | Big Changes At The MPO | Texas Public Radio In which you can hear yours truly tal...

California Retirees Have Carona's Company in Crosshairs | The Texas Tribune

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California Retirees Have Carona's Company in Crosshairs | The Texas Tribune This is a long and thorough article that lays out the probl...
Tuesday, October 01, 2013

Fan’s 12th Man flag flies in face of homeowners association | HeraldNet.com - Local news

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Fan’s 12th Man flag flies in face of homeowners association | HeraldNet.com - Local news : On other days, Carlson, a 48-year-old commercial ...
Monday, September 30, 2013

Veteran wins battle to fly U.S., USMC flags outside home - Atlanta News, Weather, Traffic, and Sports | FOX 5

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Veteran wins battle to fly U.S., USMC flags outside home - Atlanta News, Weather, Traffic, and Sports | FOX 5 : The homeowners association a...
Saturday, September 28, 2013

A subdivision divided - Huntsville News | WAAYTV.com and ABC 31: Local News

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A subdivision divided - Huntsville News | WAAYTV.com and ABC 31: Local News : MADISON, Ala. (WAAY) - Saturday residents of Whitworth, a subd...
Friday, September 27, 2013

Checking the financial health of a condo association - chicagotribune.com

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Checking the financial health of a condo association - chicagotribune.com All good advice, but who has the time, energy, and ability to get...
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Homeowner Association Feuds Grow Amid Rules And Fees - Investors.com

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Homeowner Association Feuds Grow Amid Rules And Fees - Investors.com Including a number of quotes from your truly.
Sunday, September 22, 2013

Chicago COA’s City Trash Rebate | Refuse Specialists

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Chicago COA’s City Trash Rebate | Refuse Specialists "The City of Chicago has been reimbursing condo owners $75.00 every year since 19...
Saturday, September 21, 2013

Privatization fetishists resist reform, costing cities millions - Salon.com

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Privatization fetishists resist reform, costing cities millions - Salon.com “It’s an ideological wave,” says Evan McKenzie, lawyer and prof...

Vincenz Homeowners Association bans organized sports at Gilbert park

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Vincenz Homeowners Association bans organized sports at Gilbert park Well, there's one difference between public and private local gove...
Sunday, September 15, 2013

Speech can be dangerous: The cost of defamation | Washington Times Communities

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Speech can be dangerous: The cost of defamation | Washington Times Communities "WASHINGTON, September 15, 2013 – A Roanoke, Virginia j...
Saturday, September 14, 2013

Family beats HOA in suit over pet pig - San Antonio Express-News

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Family beats HOA in suit over pet pig - San Antonio Express-News : District Judge Mike Engelhart ruled that evidence is clear that this pig ...

HOA Horrors and How Not to Fall Victim to Them | AOL Real Estate

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HOA Horrors and How Not to Fall Victim to Them | AOL Real Estate "When purchasing real estate, you might be one of the 25 percent of p...
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Friday, September 13, 2013

HOA, Celina homeowner battle over fines for roof color | wfaa.com Dallas - Fort Worth

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HOA, Celina homeowner battle over fines for roof color | wfaa.com Dallas - Fort Worth : The shingles had to be a color called "weathere...
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Wednesday, September 11, 2013

California city backs plan to seize negative equity mortgages - Yahoo! News Canada

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California city backs plan to seize negative equity mortgages - Yahoo! News Canada RICHMOND, Calif (Reuters) - Richmond, California's l...
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I am a professor of political science at the University of Illinois at Chicago, and an adjunct professor at The John Marshall Law School in Chicago. Nothing contained in this blog represents the opinions of UIC or John Marshall, and nothing you see here is legal advice. You can reach me at ecmlaw@gmail.com
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