Homeowners Association Archives | The Cool Down

An AC unit in a closet.

Home

Renter's apartment hits 86F at night as AC drips water and ices over, but management says it's fine

Workers installing rooftop solar.

Home

Michigan study finds HOA rules still block solar, EV chargers, and even clotheslines

A man speaks in a vehicle while holding papers and gesturing with his hands.

Home

Texas buyer says undisclosed HOA brought surprise fees, rules, and a call to a lawyer

A worker installs solar panels on a rooftop.

Home

California apartment resident eyes solar and battery backup to cut utility bill

A person holds a bill marked "PAST DUE" on a wooden table surrounded by other documents.

Home

Florida tops US in HOA and condo liens as rising dues leave owners behind on payments

The exterior of a building with the sign "BlackRock" prominently displayed.

Business

BlackRock's $1.6 billion Southern California apartment deal sparks fears of rent hikes

A woman speaks about a property investigation while showing a historic clubhouse with a cloudy sky in the background.

Home

Historic Tennessee clubhouse faces demolition after alleged HOA mismanagement drains funds

A residential construction site.

Business

Florida's new tax push could add more than $10,000 to the cost of building a home

An aerial view of a suburban neighborhood with houses, trees, and a street.

Home

In fast-growing Texas communities, HOA boards face new rules on fines, dues, and repairs

A Flock safety camera mounted on a pole against a cloudy sky.

Tech

California council eyes guardrails after HOA installs 4 plate-reader cameras in neighborhood

Aerial view of a homeowners association complex with a pool, palm trees, and adjacent tennis courts in a landscaped area.

Home

Florida HOA covering 3,100 homes faces backlash over proposed rental restrictions

Los Angeles City Hall building with flags and palm trees in the foreground.

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Los Angeles renters push ban on utility fee system they say can add hundreds each month