Homeowners

Homeowners Challenging HOA Restrictions to Embrace Solar Power and Environmental Savings

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In Virginia, some homeowner associations (HOAs) are leveraging outdated rules to prohibit eco-friendly modifications such as the installation of solar panels, prompting discussions on the validity and fairness of such restrictions. A recent anecdote shared on a Reddit forum has highlighted the inconsistency in these HOA policies, with one Virginia homeowner facing significant hurdles set by their HOA despite laws that protect the right to install solar energy systems. The homeowner shared that their association had permitted their request to install solar panels on the front of their home, facing south. However, similar applications by … Read more

Class-Action Lawsuit Alleges Cook County Tax Sales Infringe on Homeowners’ Rights

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Chicago, Illinois – A new legal challenge is questioning the constitutionality of Cook County’s method of collecting overdue property taxes through tax sales, arguing that the practice unjustly strips property owners of their assets. This lawsuit, seeking to achieve class-action status, alleges severe violations of property rights under both the Illinois and U.S. Constitutions. At the heart of the controversy are the annual tax sales conducted by Cook County, where delinquent property taxes are sold to private investors. The lawsuit claims that this process fails to adequately compensate property owners whose tax debts are often … Read more

Settlement Reached Days Before Trial Between HGTV’s ‘Fixer to Fabulous’ Stars and Arkansas Homeowners

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Bella Vista, Arkansas – A legal dispute involving the stars of HGTV’s “Fixer to Fabulous” has been resolved through a settlement just days before a scheduled trial. Matthew and Sarah McGrath had sued the show’s hosts, Dave and Jenny Marrs, alleging defects in the construction of their home. In February 2023, the McGraths filed a lawsuit stating that their newly built home contained numerous defects despite paying over $10,000 for various upgrades. These upgrades included a new kitchen sink, the addition of stairs and a handrail to the back deck, windows in a top garage … Read more

Providence Homeowners Trapped in Alleged ‘Foreclosure Rescue’ Fraud: Lawsuit Filed

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Providence, Rhode Island – A troubling pattern has emerged in Providence as several homeowners have reportedly fallen victim to a so-called ‘foreclosure rescue’ scheme. The deceptive practice, primarily targeting financially distressed homeowners, promises relief from impending foreclosure but instead results in the loss of property ownership without alleviating the financial burden. Victims of this scheme were often approached with an offer that appeared as a lifeline: they were told that, by transferring the title of their homes temporarily, they could avoid foreclosure and its accompanying credit harms, ultimately buying back their homes under more favorable … Read more