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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


Thursday, February 02, 2017

Georgia accountant charged in $100K homeowners association theft

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Georgia accountant charged in $100K homeowners association theft : There have been so many cases like this that I can't keep count any...

South Florida man accused of smearing feces on HOA president's...

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South Florida man accused of smearing feces on HOA president's... :  It would be hard not to take this as a form of criticism.
Thursday, January 26, 2017

Survive the coming apocalypse inside a big pipe buried underground / Boing Boing

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Survive the coming apocalypse inside a big pipe buried underground / Boing Boing " Atlas Survival Shelters sells huge corrugated pipe ...
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Tuesday, January 24, 2017

In a community of million-dollar homes, a fight over a $500 mailbox ends in court - The Washington Post

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In a community of million-dollar homes, a fight over a $500 mailbox ends in court - The Washington Post : "The $35 wooden mailbox Kei...
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Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Associa PCM's Wendy Bucknum Sworn in as Mayor of Mission Viejo

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Associa PCM's Wendy Bucknum Sworn in as Mayor of Mission Viejo : 'via Blog this' Eliminating the middleman, so to speak, prope...
Monday, December 19, 2016

North Carolina: Wake DA says Investigating HOA embezzlement case took time :: WRAL.com

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Wake DA: Investigating HOA embezzlement case took time :: WRAL.com "Authorities said Kelly is suspected of stealing as much as $800,00...

Central Florida family fights HOA over Christmas lights

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Central Florida family fights HOA over Christmas lights Happens every year. I saw a huge house in Tinley Park, IL, last night that had so m...

New year and new HOA laws ahead - The Orange County Register

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New year and new HOA laws ahead - The Orange County Register

Are HOA Dues Making Real Estate Unaffordable? | Mortgage Rates, Mortgage News and Strategy : The Mortgage Reports

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Are HOA Dues Making Real Estate Unaffordable? | Mortgage Rates, Mortgage News and Strategy : The Mortgage Reports

Philippines: Antipolo homeowners' president gunned down in Christmas party | ABS-CBN News

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Antipolo homeowners'association president gunned down in Christmas party | ABS-CBN News "Investigators are eyeing land dispute and...
Wednesday, November 02, 2016

Unsigned Postcards Ask Homeowners To Take Down Campaign Signs « CBS Pittsburgh

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Unsigned Postcards Ask Homeowners To Take Down Campaign Signs « CBS Pittsburgh : "PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Some homeowners in the quiet Murd...
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HOA Horrors: Few checks and balances puts residents at whim of boards, covenants | 11alive.com

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HOA Horrors: Few checks and balances puts residents at whim of boards, covenants | 11alive.com : "For years, 11Alive received a steady ...
Tuesday, November 01, 2016

Videos show events before B.C. RCMP arrest of elderly couple | CTV News

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Videos show events before B.C. RCMP arrest of elderly couple | CTV News : "The RCMP officers called to the scene of a raucous condo mee...

HOA management company owner: Don’t confuse compliance with punishment - VEGAS INC

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HOA management company owner: Don’t confuse compliance with punishment - VEGAS INC : Ah, I see. Thanks for clarifying that distinction. Bu...

Grand Island Homeowners Association to file lawsuit against Lee Commission | Local News | albanyherald.com

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Grand Island Homeowners Association to file lawsuit against Lee Commission | Local News | albanyherald.com : "LEESBURG — Plans to move ...
Tuesday, October 25, 2016

‘Failed experiment:’ Veterans’ homes bills raise privatization concerns | Fox17

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‘Failed experiment:’ Veterans’ homes bills raise privatization concerns | Fox17 : "GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A proposal meant to improve ca...

Privatization ‘Disproportionately Hurts Poor Individuals and Families’ | The Nation

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Privatization ‘Disproportionately Hurts Poor Individuals and Families’ | The Nation : "In a compendium of privatization disasters, the ...

Contractor accused of swindling homeowners out of more than $1 million | Public Safety | swnewsmedia.com

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Contractor accused of swindling homeowners out of more than $1 million | Public Safety | swnewsmedia.com : 'via Blog this'
Friday, October 21, 2016

Whistle blower: Management firm misused HOA funds | Aspen Daily News Online

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Whistle blower: Management firm misused HOA funds | Aspen Daily News Online " A complaint filed with the state of Colorado’s real esta...

Department Seeks to Expand Infrastructure Privatization > U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE > Article

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Department Seeks to Expand Infrastructure Privatization > U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE > Article Military family housing privatization ...
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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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