You may not believe it, but some will say that technology is our friend. But if you read the following, you can draw the conclusion that new technology may not be a best friend to man's best friend. That is, if you value your dog's privacy. Hard to believe but the following is a true story from an Arizona HOA.  So it may be time to check your HOA rules for some of those doggone tricky violations. Flip②▶ STORIFY ♥ FLIPBOARD ★ BLOGGER ▲ [ View the story "Doggoneit! Don't leave that behind!" on Storify ] [ View the story "Doggoneit! Don't leave that behind!" on Storify ]

Here in early May, a rare cold front with rain is predicted to drift through Southern California during the next two days (May 7-8), but we will see if the predictions hold true. Often, these do not. Whatever happens, two days of rain will barely make a dent in the drought conditions that now plague the entire region. The drought will remain a topic for all of the state, particularly for HOAs, many of which continue to have policies that discourage, even prohibit water conservation by homeowners. The 'social current see' of the topic continues to tell the story of "water lust" by these associations, many of which don't mind tapping into a homeowners stash of green (meaning wallet) when those same homeowners may fail to keep their lawns as green as the HOA requires. Flip②▶ STORIFY ♥ FLIPBOARD ★ BLOGGER ▲ [ View the story "Lawn lust, a vexing malady for CA HOAs" on Storify ] "I'm a great believer in luck and I find the harder I w...

Conflicts between members (homeowners) and HOA boards over excessive restrictions or the unfair enforcement of CC&Rs is legendary in common interest developments (CIDs). In California, the state with the second highest number of HOAs (just behind Florida), these enforcement policies are being tested by the long-running California drought. The 'social current see' that follows details some examples of this conflict. Flip②▶ STORIFY ♥ FLIPBOARD ★ BLOGGER ▲ [ View the story "No drought of conflict in HOA matters" on Storify ] "Once you choose hope, anything's possible." ~Christopher Reeve #dailyqotd #qotd http://t.co/fq1zI7UyVq — Mike Foxworth (@ALTALOMAN) April 24, 2015

It is true in California, Florida, and probably all across the USA:  HOA laws are difficult to pass, particularly when these laws or changes to existing laws are advocated by homeowners and members, not the HOA boards, managers, and attorneys who represent HOAs.  The Florida case is proof enough for that observation. Flip②▶ STORIFY ♥ FLIPBOARD ★ BLOGGER ▲ [ View the story "Lawyer up if your address is HOA FLA" on Storify ] Outlet Section - Find discounted items up to 60% OFF only at iHomeAudio.com. Tweets about Florida HOA