PA Senate Reforms Recording Fees With Adoption of SB 1282
In the Pennsylvania State Capitol Building in Harrisburg today, the Pennsylvania Senate voted 48-2 in favor of Senate Bill 1282 (R-Wagner). SB 1282 clarifies the manner in which county Recorders of Deeds may assess fees regarding the amendment of declarations for condominiums, cooperatives or planned communities. CAI thanks Senator Wagner and the Senate for their support of […]
Wagner to Introduce Recorder of Deeds Fees Bill
State Senator Scott Wagner (R-York) has signaled his intent to introduce a Senate version of House Bill 1101, legislation which would reign in skyrocketing fees charged by some county Recorder of Deeds to file an amendment to a Declaration of Condominium, Planned Community or Cooperative. Pursuant to the Pennsylvania’s common interest ownership statutes (Title 68), […]
Survey Says: High Ratings Are in For HOAS
For Immediate Release Associations, Board Members and Community Managers Earn High Ratings Falls Church, VA, May 6, 2016- Americans who live in homeowners associations and condominiums remain overwhelmingly satisfied with their communities, their homeowner leaders and professional managers, according to a national survey conducted in March by Zogby Analytics for the Foundation for Community Association […]
PA LAC Supports The Private Dam Financial Assurance Program
Early in 2014, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) issued new regulations requiring private dam owners to provide a mechanism for financial responsibility over their dams, in the event of a dam breach. The deadline for the financial responsibility tool was January 1, 2016. This new requirement was in addition to new registration and […]