In many neighborhoods across the country, homeowners associations (HOAs) are presented as democratic institutions. Residents pay their dues, follow the covenants, and in return, they get to elect the leaders who will represent them. At least, that’s how it’s supposed to work. But in the Wynnfield HOA, the process looks…

In most communities, public decision-making is just that — public. City councils, county commissions, and school boards hold open meetings where citizens not only observe but also ask questions, offer feedback, and hold leaders accountable. Transparency and participation are the cornerstones of good governance. But in the Wynnfield neighborhood, residents…

In 2015, shortly after purchasing a home in the Wynnfield neighborhood of Mobile County, Doug Roberts decided to take an active role in his community. Like many new homeowners eager to make a positive difference, he ran for a seat on the Wynnfield Homeowners Association (HOA) board — and won….

Homeowners associations (HOAs) were created with a simple mission: maintain shared spaces, uphold property values, and foster a sense of community. In their best form, they’re a partnership between residents and their elected board — a system where both sides work toward a common goal. But when HOAs operate in…

HOA Power Play? Wynnfield President’s Alleged Role in Resident’s Arrest Raises Alarming Questions In the quiet west Mobile County subdivision of Wynnfield, a storm is brewing — and it’s not about property lines or uncut grass. It’s about power, retaliation, and whether a homeowners association crossed the line from neighborhood…

MOBILE, AL – June 16, 2025 — A long-brewing neighborhood conflict in the affluent Wynnfield subdivision of Mobile, Alabama, has erupted into a sensational and tragic turn of events, raising serious questions about abuse of authority, systemic discrimination, and the unchecked power of a homeowners association. The focal point: Captain…

According to a report released by the Mobile County Sheriff’s office, a vehicle was stolen in Wynnfield on Saturday May 4, 2025. On May 5, 2025, a vehicle theft occurred at 7151 Wynnridge Dr, Mobile, AL 36695, highlighting ongoing safety concerns in the Wynnfield neighborhood. This incident adds to residents’…

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…

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…

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…