Federal laws play a significant role in regulating homeowners association (HOA) communities in various ways. For this reason, it is essential for board members and HOA managers to familiarize themselves with these laws to avoid potential liability and ensure compliance. Federal Laws Governing HOA Communities Homeowners associations often operate similarly…

Homeowners’ Associations in Alabama: Laws, Structure, and Operations Homeowners’ associations (HOAs) in Alabama are governed by specific state laws that define their formation, management, and the rights and obligations of their members. These associations operate under frameworks such as the Alabama Homeowners’ Association Act, which applies to HOAs established as…

Residents of the Wynnfield subdivision are voicing concerns over the growing number of businesses being operated from homes within their residential neighborhood. A quick search on Google Maps reveals a surprising concentration of business activity in the area, including construction companies, electrical contractors, general contracting services, and even party supply…

According to a recent article from Forbes, Mobile and Birmingham were named the second and third most unsafe cities in the United States.   Forbes listed MoneyGeek, a personal finance technology company that has issued a list of America’s most dangerous cities for three years, as its source for the data….

While Mobile failed to meet the goal of being the safest city in America in 2020, it looks like the time leading up to 2020 was tough too.  CBS News compiled FBI crime data to create a list of the “Deadliest US Cities.” Mobile had a murder rate of 10.6 per 100,000…

The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Bureau of Justice Statistics released its 2021 violent crime rates for cities in the United States with a population over 100,000 that reported their data to the FBI. Of the roughly 150 cities reported, Mobile had the highest rate. The report shows that Mobile had…

District 6 Councilwoman Bess Rich has come under fire for her alleged involvement in a campaign spearheaded by the Wynnfield Homeowners Association (HOA) to target and intimidate a local resident. According to multiple reports, Rich sent numerous emails and made repeated phone calls to police officials in what some have…

Residents of the Wynnfield subdivision in Mobile have reached a breaking point as severe flooding, erosion, and drainage issues continue to plague their neighborhood. After months of grappling with worsening conditions, citizens have turned to the Mobile City Council for help, pleading for urgent intervention. The Growing Crisis Flooding in…

The recent revelation that Chuck Thuss, president of the Wynnfield Homeowners Association (HOA), has filed for personal bankruptcy and lost a lawsuit against his bank has raised serious ethical questions among residents and stakeholders. This situation has left many homeowners questioning whether someone with significant personal financial challenges should remain…

After we posted our report on Wynnfield HOA president Chuck Thuss’s bankruptcy, and some of his other serious financial problems, such as his loss of a lawsuit for over $300,000, comments came in from residents sounding off on the issues. Some of the names here have been censored to protect…