For many, a homeowners association (HOA) is meant to provide structure, maintain property values, and ensure a sense of community. However, for residents of the Wynnfield neighborhood in Mobile, Alabama, their HOA has become a source of fear and distress rather than protection and order. Many homeowners have spoken out…
Are HOAs Required to File Under the CTA?
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) introduces new reporting requirements that many Homeowners Associations (HOAs) must comply with, including disclosing beneficial ownership information. Key Provisions of the Corporate Transparency Act The CTA mandates that certain entities, including many HOAs, report their beneficial ownership information (BOI) to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network…
New CTA Laws Affect HOAs and Businesses
The legal battles surrounding the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) continue as the District Court for the Eastern District of Texas has lifted an injunction that previously halted its enforcement. This decision, issued in Smith, et al. v. U.S. Department of the Treasury, et al. (E.D. Tex., Feb. 17, 2025, Case…
Utah Updates its HOA Laws – Alabama Should Do The Same
The Utah General Legislative Session for 2023 ran from January to March, with most new laws taking effect on May 3, 2023. Several legislative changes impacted nonprofit organizations and homeowners’ associations (HOAs), addressing record access, rental restrictions, board member qualifications, political signs, landscaping rules, and governance procedures. Below is a…
The Troubling State of the Wynnfield HOA: Resident Concerns, Leadership Issues, and Neighborhood Decline
The Wynnfield neighborhood in Mobile, Alabama, was once considered a desirable place to live. However, over the past several years, residents have raised increasing concerns about the state of the community, the questionable leadership of the homeowners association (HOA), rising crime, and ongoing maintenance issues. With leadership figures such as…
Interview with a Concerned Wynnfield Resident
Here’s a detailed interview transcript featuring a concerned resident of Wynnfield discussing their issues with the neighborhood, the HOA, crime, and overall living conditions. Interviewer: Thank you for joining me today. Can you start by introducing yourself and telling us how long you’ve lived in the Wynnfield neighborhood? Resident: Sure….
Wynnfield HOA Under Fire: Leadership Controversies, Financial Mismanagement, and Neighborhood Decline
The Wynnfield Homeowners Association (HOA) in Mobile, Alabama, has found itself at the center of a storm of controversy, with residents voicing serious concerns about leadership misconduct, financial mismanagement, and increasing crime rates. From aggressive rule enforcement to questionable financial practices, residents are beginning to question whether their HOA is…
Should HOA Board Members Have the Power to Contact Authorities for Towing and Arrests?
Homeowners Association (HOA) board members and directors are meant to serve their communities by enforcing HOA rules, maintaining common areas, and ensuring that their neighborhoods remain a desirable place to live. However, a growing concern among homeowners is whether HOA board members should have the power to contact city authorities…
Constant Porch Thefts Plague Wynnfield Neighborhood: Residents Raise Concerns Over Rising Crime
The Wynnfield neighborhood in Mobile, Alabama, is facing a disturbing trend: an increase in package thefts from front porches. Reports of stolen deliveries have been flooding local social media platforms and community forums, highlighting what has become a significant issue in this once-quiet community. Residents are growing increasingly frustrated and…
Mobile and Birmingham Ranked Among Least Safe Cities in the U.S.
Mobile and Birmingham, Alabama, were named the second and third most unsafe cities in the United States, respectively, according to a recent article by Forbes. The rankings are based on a study conducted by MoneyGeek, a personal finance technology company that has compiled an annual list of America’s most dangerous…