The Common Law

Homeowners' Associations – What Gives Them the Right?

"...My homeowners' association has sent me several notices that my yard..."

Sept. 19, 2008 Column by Luke Ellis

Point Austin: When a House Is Not a Home

Workers and homeowners seek justice from home builders

"...members nationally, has put together a coalition of workers, homeowners' associations, and other groups to press the industry to..."

Dec. 11, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Imminent Harm

The city plays a high-stakes, high-risk game with Stratus Properties, while the citizens look on

"...Our Springs Alliance, along with the Circle C Neighborhood Association (the antithesis to the pro-Stratus Circle C Homeowners Association),..."

July 19, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Who's the Boss?

Deer Park Neighbors and Developer Vie for Control

"...built where. After that point, the developer leaves; the homeowners' association takes over and, through instruments like an architectural..."

Sept. 26, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

SOS Sues Over Stratus Plan

Stratus Properties plans to develop 1,253 acres in the Barton Springs watershed, but the Save Our Springs Alliance believes state law prohibits their lofty plans.

"...The Circle C Neighborhood Association has joined SOS in the suit. The Save Barton..."

June 28, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Circular Logic

Stratus forgets to tell Circle C residents about their zoning requests.

"...the hearing. "You'd think the president of a homeowners association would have been told something about this," says Stone,..."

May 17, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Venom, Not Water, Flowing at Northridge Acres

"...help with a serious problem, the Northridge Acres Homeowners Association seems determined to bite the hand that feeds them,..."

Jan. 24, 2003 News Feature by Walter Howerton Jr

Dotting i's, Circling C's

Simplifying the Tortured History of Circle C

"...their neighborhood? Big, fat perks, paid for through homeowners association dues, that's why. Currently, the Circle C Homeowners Association..."

Dec. 19, 1997 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...a latter stage in the "evolution" of our homeowners association from developer-controlled to resident-controlled. The bylaws of the Circle..."

March 7, 2003 Column

Retired Teachers Preach the Gospel of Green

Won't you be my green neighbor?

"...Green Garden award, and in February, the Jester Homeowners Association, in which the Bullas are active members, became the..."

April 18, 2008 News Feature by James Scott Bankston

Austin Knows Best

City's Newest Children Rebel With More Lawsuits

"...jokes Ken Rigsbee, foreman of the Circle C Homeowners Association committee on annexation. High noon on Friday was the..."

Dec. 26, 1997 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

A Revolt Brews Among the Circle C Masses

New residents at Circle C Ranch question the control Gary Bradley's allies still have over the homeowners' association.

"...still calls the shots for the Circle C Homeowners Association. Now, a growing number of residents -- many who..."

Feb. 28, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Common Law

That Fence is Ugly – Can I Take It Down?

"...to its removal. Sometimes, however, a particular neighborhood or homeowners' association will have specific rules on what types of..."

Nov. 24, 2006 Column by Luke Ellis

Wal-Mart, Always

The mayor's rebate idea bombs as foes contemplate dragging the Beast into court.

"...The Save Barton Creek Association and neighborhood groups are set to take separate votes..."

Oct. 3, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Postmarks

"...put in place by the developers is the Owners Association, with a five member board. We maintain that we,..."

Oct. 3, 1997 Column

Up in Smoke

Centennial Residents Get Fired Up, Then Shafted

"...Larry Neimann, legal representative for the Homeowners' Association, which represents the condo owners -- not the..."

Jan. 24, 1997 News Feature by Kayte VanScoy

Here a Box, There a Box, Everywhere a Big Box

One Lowe's, two Wal-Marts, and three sets of angry Southside citizens

"...retailer's latest PR target is the Park Ridge Homeowners Association, Wal-Mart's potential neighbors and opponents of the company's plan..."

Aug. 22, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Scott Glasgow. On the other hand, the Austin Police Association thinks the punishment was too severe – one of..."

Feb. 13, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Owl, the Chicken, and the Beast of Bentonville

Environmental and community groups have come together to defend South Austin against plans for three new Wal-Mart Supercenters.

"...news to neighborhood groups like the Park Ridge Homeowners Association and the South River City Citizens, neither of which..."

Sept. 12, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Battle of the Big Box

Enviros and Southwest neighbors find a common cause: fighting Wal-Mart and its plans for a Supercenter on the aquifer

"...up with bonds and penalties?" asked Save Barton Creek Association President Jon Beall. "Once you ask the developers for..."

July 11, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...a dispute between BFI and the North Austin Civic Association; the document outlines several operational conditions BFI must follow...."

March 7, 2003 News Feature

Austin City Election

Endorsements for mayor and Council

"...energy, and as president of the Dove Springs Neighborhood Association, Reyes has exhibited a firm grasp of what's happening..."

Oct. 17, 2014 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

The Common Law

Illegal dumping – doggy style

"...the second option is to check with your homeowners association to see if there are any rules about cleaning..."

July 28, 2006 Column

Naked City

The Beast from Bentonville announces a third Southside Supercenter as the battle rages over the first two.

"...few notches this week with the Save Barton Creek Association's special screening of Store Wars: When Wal-Mart Comes to..."

Sept. 5, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

(Circle) C You in Court!

"...could ultimately alter the way the Circle C Homeowners Association does business. Or, it could be business as usual..."

April 4, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Curtains Closing on Stratus Deal?

The Stratus Properties development deal heads for a third and final City Council vote, just as environmental and neighborhood opponents step up demands for a referendum.

"...SOS Alliance Executive Director Bill Bunch, Save Barton Creek Association board member Steve Beers, and environmental engineer Lauren Ross...."

Aug. 2, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

"...March 21. In the meantime, the Circle C Homeowners Association recently voted to oppose the proposal in its current..."

Feb. 22, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

The Common Law

My Neighbor's Dog Won't Stop Barking – What Can I Do?

"...in a community that is governed by a homeowners association, you should check to see if the neighbor's noisy..."

Nov. 7, 2008 Column by Luke Ellis

The Common Law

My Neighbor's Dog Won't Stop Barking – What Can I Do?

"...in a community that is governed by a homeowners association, you should check to see if the neighbor's noisy..."

Oct. 13, 2006 Column by Luke Ellis

Naked City

The world's largest everything wows the crowd at City Council.

"...The opposing neighborhood group -- the Park Ridge Homeowners Association -- kept the Slaughter Lane project on the hook..."

Oct. 31, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

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