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


Friday, October 10, 2014

New city policy in Whitefish prohibits gated communities | Missoula Local News - NBCMontana.com

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New city policy in Whitefish prohibits gated communities | Missoula Local News - NBCMontana.com : City leaders say gated communities just do...
Wednesday, October 08, 2014

Out of control federal deficit? Not so much.

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Here are the facts from the Congressional Budget Office on the federal budget deficit that every Republican in America says is spiraling out...

Fired doorman shoots property manager

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http://www.palmbeachdailynews.com/news/news/local/va-hospital-called-police-on-condominium-shooting-/nhcRf/?__federated=1 Seems that the p...

Florida Couple Keeps Statues of Jesus, Virgin Mary on Property Despite Threat of Legal Action by HOA

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Florida Couple Keeps Statues of Jesus, Virgin Mary on Property Despite Threat of Legal Action by HOA : A couple in Florida will be allowed t...
Sunday, October 05, 2014

Why the shocking growth of economic inequality in the US is not a big political issue

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http://www.truthdig.com/report/item/why_economic_inequality_is_not_a_bigger_political_issue_20141003 Because, says David Sirota, American...

"The country simply can't go on like this"

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http://www.esquire.com/blogs/politics/The_Man_With_The_Disease From Charles Pierce, writing about the ebola fear-mongering by right winger...
Friday, September 19, 2014

Nevada high court makes key ruling on HOA liens | WashingtonExaminer.com

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Nevada high court makes key ruling on HOA liens | WashingtonExaminer.com : LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Nevada Supreme Court has ruled that a lien h...
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Thursday, September 18, 2014

Ayn Rand-style libertarian paradise fails to produce bliss

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http://www.salon.com/2014/09/16/ayn_rands_capitalist_paradise_lost_the_inside_story_of_a_libertarian_scam_partner/ Well, I'm just shoc...
Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Illinois Supreme Court: Contract? What contract?

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Spanish Court Two Condominium Association v. Carlson:  Spanish Two sued a unit owner for failure to pay assessments. In Illinois, condo asso...
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Sunday, September 14, 2014

More details revealed in Las Vegas HOA fraud case

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http://m.reviewjournal.com/news/las-vegas/new-details-revealed-hoa-fraud-case What this massive fraud reveals is how vulnerable HOAs and c...
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Wednesday, September 10, 2014

DURHAM: City threatens to cut off water to apartment complex - WNCN: News, Weather

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DURHAM: City threatens to cut off water to apartment complex - WNCN: News, Weather : The president of the homeowners group, Greg Jones, said...
Thursday, September 04, 2014

Condo president buys car, pays himself, with association funds

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http://www.local10.com/news/community-president-buys-car-pays-self-salary-with-neighborhood-money/27853208 "Ed Ryan, a long-time condo...
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Thursday, August 28, 2014

Bill addresses watering in homeowner associations - SFGate

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Bill addresses watering in homeowner associations - SFGate : SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Homeowner associations would be prohibited from requi...
Monday, August 25, 2014

Drought debate: Homeowner fined for replacing grass with drought-tolerant plants - Inside Bay Area

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Drought debate: Homeowner fined for replacing grass with drought-tolerant plants - Inside Bay Area : SAN RAMON -- Fran Paxson figured to get...
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Sunday, August 24, 2014

Fox sets up plan to create utopia

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http://variety.com/2014/tv/news/fox-gambles-on-big-bold-and-expensive-vision-of-utopia-1201288541/ Well, if anybody can create utopia it wou...
Saturday, August 23, 2014

Hoa fines owner for lawn removal during drought

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http://m.sfgate.com/news/science/article/Lawn-removal-in-parched-California-draws-fine-5706307.php With the state of California authorizing ...
Saturday, August 16, 2014

'Remove flags or be fined' homeowner told by HOA | AccessNorthGa

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'Remove flags or be fined' homeowner told by HOA | AccessNorthGa : GAINESVILLE - A Gainesville woman has been told by her homeowners...
Friday, August 15, 2014

Scottsdale HOA sues property management company - CBS 5 - KPHO

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Scottsdale HOA sues property management company - CBS 5 - KPHO : SCOTTSDALE, AZ (CBS5) - Some North Scottsdale homeowners are angry and th...
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Thursday, August 07, 2014

Pay for your own sidewalks?

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http://wlfi.com/2014/08/07/sidewalk-scuffle-homeowners-surprised-by-city-code/ I'd be surprised, too. 
Wednesday, August 06, 2014

IRS ruling highlights schizo nature of hoas

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http://www.forbes.com/sites/peterjreilly/2014/08/05/homeowner-association-irs-ruling-highlights-schizophrenic-nature-of-associations/ Fe...
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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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