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 […]