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


Thursday, October 23, 2014

Overmyer v. Frick--new theory for HOA rights?

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http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/scripts/getcase.pl?court=US&vol=405&invol=174 The Democratic candidate for the US House of Represent...

Delaware ombudsman office getting started

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http://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/local/2014/10/20/ombudsman-weigh-homeowner-association-disputes/17639817/ This legislation is onl...

You need this condo pony

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http://www.npr.org/2014/10/21/357816986/you-definitely-need-this-condo-pony-and-other-products-from-skymaul?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_...
Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Property manager accused of stealing $180,000 from HOAs

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http://www.wsbtv.com/news/news/local/chamblee-man-allegedly-stole-50000-homeowners-asso/nhpD3/?ref=cbTopWidget " A Chamblee propert...
Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Sarah Jessica angers homeowners association - Yahoo Maktoob News

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Sarah Jessica angers homeowners association - Yahoo Maktoob News : Parker returned to the building earlier this month to stage a photoshoot ...
Monday, October 20, 2014

Veteran not backing down after homeowners association says his flag pole must go | Fox 59

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Veteran not backing down after homeowners association says his flag pole must go | Fox 59 : “We do not tell anyone they cannot fly a flag. W...

HOA troubles? Legislators want to hear them : News : CarolinaLive.com

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HOA troubles? Legislators want to hear them : News : CarolinaLive.com : Have any concerns, questions or issues with your homeowners' ass...
Sunday, October 19, 2014

Least subtle walling out of the poor award

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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2799262/no-entry-haves-wealthy-michigan-suburb-erect-fences-middle-streets-stop-detroit-nots-driving...
Saturday, October 18, 2014

Pay to Prey: Report on privatization

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http://www.prwatch.org/news/2014/10/12620/pay-to-prey-governors-facilitate-the-predatory-outsourcing-of-americas-public-services This is a...
Friday, October 17, 2014

The Making of Ferguson, MO

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http://www.epi.org/publication/making-ferguson/ "In August 2014, a Ferguson, Missouri, policeman shot and killed an unarmed black te...
Thursday, October 16, 2014

SFR Investments v. US Bank

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The Nevada Supreme court has ruled that: "NRS 116.3116 gives a homeowners' association (HOA) a  superpriority lien on an individ...
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Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Construction company builds dream home--on the wrong lot

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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2793069/couple-outraged-construction-company-built-680-000-oceanside-dream-home-wrong-lot.html I...

Bad news for builders?

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http://finance.yahoo.com/blogs/talking-numbers/this-chart-spells-trouble-for-home-builders-215720049.html Thanks to Fred Pilot for this li...
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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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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