Tag: intimidation

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…

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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…

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Who is HOA Board Member Michael Hites?

Michael Hites serves as the President of the Wynnfield Homeowners Association (HOA) in Mobile, Alabama. Professionally, he is a Physician Assistant at the Neuromuscular Spine & Joint Center in Mobile. Residents have raised concerns about Hites’ leadership style, describing it as overly aggressive in enforcing HOA rules, which has led…

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Navigating Wynnfield HOA: A Guide to Understanding and Resolving Conflicts

More than 68 million Americans live in community associations, according to the Community Associations Institute (CAI), meaning one in five people is required to follow the rules and regulations of a homeowners association (HOA), cooperative, or condominium association. Residents of Wynnfield HOA are among those governed by these guidelines, which…

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Concerns Mount Over Illegal Businesses Operating in Wynnfield Neighborhood

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…

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Mobile, Birmingham named second and third least safe cities in the U.S. by Forbes

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….

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Mobile makes list of “Deadliest US Cities”

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…

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Mobile had highest violent crime rate among cities reported in 2021: FBI

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…

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Mobile City Council Member Faces Backlash for Alleged Involvement in HOA Intimidation Campaign

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…

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Can you sue the Wynnfield HOA?

Andrew Lu of FindLaw has done extensive research on the subject of suing a homeowners association and has written a great article on the subject. This could be helpful to those who live in Wynnfield and are thinking about doing the same. What to Do If You’re Unhappy with Your…