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


Saturday, May 14, 2016

Happy Together - The New Yorker

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Happy Together - The New Yorker "The building, Kennedy’s new home, is run by the co-living startup Common, which offers what it calls ...
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Friday, May 13, 2016

Legislator pushing for more oversight of homeowners associations | Local news | tucson.com

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Legislator pushing for more oversight of homeowners associations | Local news | tucson.com "Farnsworth’s bills would add regulations t...
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Former Quail Run HOA treasurer accused of grand theft - wptv.com

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Former Quail Run HOA treasurer accused of grand theft - wptv.com From Palm Beach: " A former treasurer for the Quail Run Homeowners As...
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Thursday, May 12, 2016

HOA bans homeowners renting to sex offenders, but is it legal?

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HOA bans homeowners renting to sex offenders, but is it legal? : "HOUSTON - A Fort Bend County neighborhood's homeowners associatio...
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Wednesday, May 11, 2016

FHFA Vows to Keep Fighting HOA Super-Priority Liens - DSNews

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FHFA Vows to Keep Fighting HOA Super-Priority Liens - DSNews "The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has reaffirmed its support of ...
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Ducey vetoes bill that would allow developers to levy taxes on homeowners

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Ducey vetoes bill that would allow developers to levy taxes on homeowners "The governor rejected House Bill 2568, a priority of House ...
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Monday, May 09, 2016

Confessions of a Donald Trump Tabloid Scribe - POLITICO Magazine

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Confessions of a Donald Trump Tabloid Scribe - POLITICO Magazine : "He wanted attention, but he could not control his pathological lyin...
Saturday, May 07, 2016

Law meant to protect Wash. homeowners instead pushing up condo prices | KIRO-TV

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Law meant to protect Wash. homeowners instead pushing up condo prices | KIRO-TV S EATTLE — In a housing market rife with new apartment...
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The GOP's 24-hour meltdown - POLITICO

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The GOP's 24-hour meltdown - POLITICO The right wing thought that, at long last, this was going to be the year a virtuous "true c...
Thursday, May 05, 2016

Sperlonga, Equifax to record HOA payments for credit scores | 2016-05-04 | HousingWire

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Sperlonga, Equifax to record HOA payments for credit scores | 2016-05-04 | HousingWire : "Sperlonga will use its technology to automat...
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Man admits stealing $2.5M from homeowner associations - The Washington Post

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Man admits stealing $2.5M from homeowner associations - The Washington Post : "BALTIMORE — A man who prosecutors say financed a lifest...
Wednesday, May 04, 2016

Bill would grant tax deduction for homeowners association assessments - Chicago Tribune

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Bill would grant tax deduction for homeowners association assessments - Chicago Tribune : "The same residents also pay local proper...
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Tuesday, May 03, 2016

Documents meant to combat fraud in condo elections raise more questions | Miami Herald

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Documents meant to combat fraud in condo elections raise more questions | Miami Herald : "Representatives of Sunshine Management Servic...
Monday, May 02, 2016

Hundreds protest against condo fraud in South Florida | Miami Herald

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Hundreds protest against condo fraud in South Florida | Miami Herald :   "More than 250 South Florida condo residents marched Saturday...

Puerto Rico Will Default on Government Development Bank Debt - Bloomberg

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Puerto Rico Will Default on Government Development Bank Debt - Bloomberg "Puerto Rico will default on a $422 million bond payment for ...
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Sunday, May 01, 2016

LaHood alleges misuse of HOA funds for pool - San Antonio Express-News

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LaHood alleges misuse of HOA funds for pool - San Antonio Express-News "More than $300,000 in homeowner association funds for a swimmi...

New Local Law Says Parents of Bullies Must Pay Fines if They Don’t Control Their Kids | LawNewz

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New Local Law Says Parents of Bullies Must Pay Fines if They Don’t Control Their Kids | LawNewz Interesting approach. I'm always intri...

Michigan Lawsuit Shows U.S. Voters May Not Technically Have the Right to Elect Their Mayors - CityLab

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Michigan Lawsuit Shows U.S. Voters May Not Technically Have the Right to Elect Their Mayors - CityLab From the State of Michigan's bri...
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Saturday, April 30, 2016

Colo. Court Case Puts Spotlight on Special Districts That Issue Munis | The Bond Buyer

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Colo. Court Case Puts Spotlight on Special Districts That Issue Munis | The Bond Buyer "A broad ruling by the Colorado Court of Appeal...
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Rauner turns to privatization push during second year in office - Chicago Tribune

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Rauner turns to privatization push during second year in office - Chicago Tribune Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner is a private equity billio...
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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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