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Utah Condo Law
The Utah Condo Law blog, published by Hobbs & Olson, focuses on legal issues related to community associations, including homeowner associations (HOAs), condominiums, and planned unit developments (PUDs) in Utah. It covers topics such as amending governing documents like CC&Rs and bylaws, community management fundamentals, and relevant case law affecting property rights and public access. The blog also discusses legal interpretations of rental restrictions within associations, including short-term and timeshare rentals, and provides updates on ongoing litigation and regulatory developments impacting community associations in Utah.
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Amending CC & Rs and Bylaws — National and Local Presentations
The National Business Institute has asked me to present a national teleconference on the subject of amending community association (HOAs, Homeowner Associations, Home Owner Associations, condominiums, PUDs, Planned Unit Developments — whatever you want to call them) governing documents.
The…
The Essentials of Community Management
Last weekend, The Utah Chapter of the Community Associations Institute sponsored its “Essentials of Community Management” course. Several active members of the industry taught about the fundamentals of homeowner association and condominium management. Here are some pictures of some of
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Wasatch County v. Okelberry, Round 2 of __?
You may recall this post from two years ago, where I reported on a trilogy of cases which dealt with the public dedication of private roadways; in the opinions, the Utah Supreme Court held that “An overt act that …
South Ridge HOA v. Brown — What's a "Short-Term" Rental?
In an opinion issued about a month ago, the Utah Court of Appeals decided that “a weekly rental is clearly similar to nightly rentals and timeshares, when considering those terms together.”
The case arose from language contained in the South…
News on Reverse Foreclosures
My Twitterpal Melissa Garcia, (@ColoradoHOAGal) pointed me to this article in the Miami Herald, which explains the mechanics of a typical reverse foreclosure. Reverse foreclosures are being pursued by community associations throughout the country, as associations find themselves stuck…
Truth in Advertising of "Utah HOA Attorneys".
There’s a new website out there that purports to be a listing of HOA attorneys in Utah. There’s one firm listed on the site, and the listed lawyer (who won’t be identified) is identified as a “thoroughly [sic] attorney.” …
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Utah Condo Sales Are Up — Way Up!
The Salt Lake Board of Realtors issued its fourth quarter 2009 Housing Market Report, and it appears that the Utah housing market, and particularly the condominium market may be on the mend.
Single family sales were up 36 percent compared…
