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We need solutions to remedy New Mexico HOA Board abuse and we need access to affordable justice. |
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New Mexico HOA homeowners comments welcomed
News Briefs
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Report on SB 244 from the Senate Public Affairs Committee on Feb. 14, 2017 printed by permission from the authors. SB 244 - Dispute Resolution Amendment to the HOA Act Be informed, know your rights! A new senate bill is passing through the 2017 legislature that will affect an estimated 275,000 homeowners living in associations in New Mexico, and few homeowners have been privileged to its consequences or construction. SB 244 still misses the point on protecting homeowner rights.
The new bill fails to protect the association homeowner on these and other critical issues and if not changed before it becomes law, will send more homeowners into the courts for resolve. Senate Bill 244 was vetoed by New Mexico Governor, Susanna Martinez on April 6, 2017. The governor cited that numerous requirements on homeowner associations would be burdensome and costly. Additionally .... more |
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The New Mexico Homeowners Association Bill, SB 244 passing through the 2017 legislature will affect an estimated 275,000 homeowners living in associations in New Mexico, and few homeowners have been privileged to understand its consequences or contribute to its construction. SB 244 has not resolved some essential homeowner rights.... more |
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A NM HOA lawsuit is challenging the existing HOA Act (SB497). A recent Sandoval District Court decision revealed the unpredictability of how the court "interprets" the legislation passed in 2013 and the Statute's lack of protection of homeowners rights. The lawsuit has cost members of the association over $32,000 and the only winner is.... more |
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Financial Hanky Panky and a couple of ways to watch for it in an HOA. Anytime there is a collective body that has control over financial assets, there is an opportunity for fraud and embezzlement. This goes for nonprofit and for-profit organizations ...more | ||||