by Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. The Indiana Court of Appeals in March held that a party requesting a disability accommodation under the Indiana Fair Housing Act and the federal Fair Housing Act to keep an emotional support animal must, at a minimum, inform the housing provider of the nature of the disability and the disability-related need for an emotional support animal. In this case (Furbee v. Wilson), a renter requested a reasonable accommodation for an emotional support animal from [...]
By Amy Repke omeowners associations have adjusted to a new normal because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes remote meetings and elections, closed common areas and amenities, and social distancing. As states lifted their stay-at-home orders and businesses began to open their doors, homeowners associations started to decide how and whether to reopen common areas and amenities. Board members, community managers, and business partners asked: What approach should we [...]
With summer here, now is the time to begin taking the necessary safety precautions for residents of your HOA. Some of these tips might depend on the types of property and the current services provided, but with the increased temperatures and reliance on air conditioning, here are a few of the most important summer safety tips for your HOA residents. Follow Grilling Requirements Some properties do not allow grilling outside of individual units. If this is protocol it is important for all [...]
By Kayleigh Long Electronic cigarettes or “e-cigarettes” were first introduced into the U.S. market in the mid-2000s but only recently garnered national attention when e-cigarette smokers began developing mysterious lung injuries, some of which have been fatal. As of July 2019, 8% of Americans reported vaping (smoking an e-cigarette) within the past week, with almost 1 out of every 5 adults ranging in age from 18 to 29 years old reporting they [...]
For some property owners, managing their property is a lot easier said than done. This is especially true for property owners who would like to offer their property for rental. Depending on the jurisdiction, there will be some things required of the property owner in order to legally offer their home as a rental. Having a property management company can help insure that the property is in good condition, without the need for the property owner to invest too much time into their property. [...]
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