This edition offers an overview of the basic principles of this rapidly growing form of ownership and its related community association. It incorporates case law and other developments since the first edition was published in 1981.

This second edition of the pioneering Hyatt and French Community Association Law coursebook is an ideal vehicle for introducing students to this increasingly important subject. From housing just 2 million Americans in 1970, common interest communities had grown to house 57 million, or 19% of the American population, by 2006. Community associations, which manage these communities, bear similarities to not-for-profit corporations, municipal governments, and trusts, but are different. The evolving body of community association law draws from all these fields but reflects the unique character and needs of common interest communities. Reflecting the expertise of its authors, the book combines academic rigor and practical knowledge. Primary materials include important cases, statutes (including proposed revisions to UCIOA), the Restatement (Third) of Property, Servitudes, and references to the growing body of literature on gated communities, co-housing developments, private governments, and other property regimes used to avoid the tragedy of the commons in groups that hold common property.

'Texas Homeowners Association Law'' includes more than twenty-five sample forms for use by Texas homeowners associations and homeowners, as well as a table of authorities and subject index to assist readers in quickly identifying applicable topics by key words or subject matter. In addition, with more than 2,500 annotations and citations to Texas and Federal statutes and appellate court decisions, "Texas Homeowners Association Law" is also an indispensable tool for property managers, realtors, and attorneys who work with association-governed communities in Texas.

Happy Homes is a user-friendly guide to help the average Maryland condominium association (Condo) and homeowner association (HOA) owner live in harmony and understand how to peacefully coexist with their neighbors and with their community association. The key to happiness in shared communities is to understand the association's governing documents and also to understand the requirements and protections of Maryland Condo and HOA law. Although anyone can look up these laws on the Maryland legislative web site (http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/frm1st.aspx?tab=home), the average homeowner has difficulty understanding the “legalese” of the statutes.Drawing on what I learned from volunteering with the Maryland Homeowners' Association (MHA), a Maryland statewide group dedicated to protecting the rights of homeowners living in Condos and HOAs, this book is my translation of the applicable Maryland laws into easy to understand prose. I give references to actual statutes so readers can check the original statutes online. For completeness, this book defines terms found in the statutes and also provides association “Best Practices.” This book is not a substitute for reliable legal advice but rather is intended to help homeowners understand the parameters of association living.Since state laws change yearly, updates to Happy Homes will be provided on my web site www.jeanneketley.com. Every homeowner is entitled to the peaceful enjoyment of his or her home. For those of us living in Condos and HOAs, it is my hope that Happy Homes makes this goal a little easier for you.