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Cover Story
Playgrounds and pools are the definition of summertime fun for children, but the amenities can spell danger for community associations if they aren’t properly inspected and maintained.
Lamplight Village Homeowners Association in Las Vegas was hit with a $20 million verdict for failing to maintain and inspect its playground after a terrible accident there. How could the association pay the steep fee?
More community associations today are conserving water and practicing sustainable landscaping—critical steps as drought conditions worsen and impact more of the U.S.
Features
One of the country’s most iconic community associations is struggling to manage growth that could more than double its population.
Too many community associations continually pass the buck on repairs, endlessly deferring maintenance. It’s time to recognize the systemic problem and embrace affordable solutions.
Radon can be found in homes throughout the country. Is mitigation
the responsibility of the homeowners association or the
homeowner?