"Where You Live" with Gene Sullivan - The show that's all about owning, buying, selling, renting and association management. If it involves a home, we'll talk about it. Here's a chance to get your homeowner questions answered.

"Where You Live" with Gene Sullivan - The show that's all about owning, buying, selling, renting and association management. If it involves a home, we'll talk about it. Here's a chance to get your homeowner questions answered.

Where You Live

05/23/26 Where You Live 

05/16/26 HOA Lawsuits, Missing Dues & Breaking Down Senate File 1750

Today’s episode opened with an inspiring story out of Florida about a homeless man who has dedicated himself to helping others by building small makeshift wooden shelters for fellow homeless individuals for as little as $150. His grassroots effort sparked a larger conversation about affordable housing, compassion, and the growing challenges many Americans face when trying to find stability and shelter.

The discussion then shifted into HOA Day, where the hosts examined ongoing frustrations surrounding Homeowners Associations and the increasing number of disputes homeowners face across the country. A major focus was placed on a controversial landmark HOA bill in Georgia and the complications surrounding HOA legislation, enforcement, and accountability. The hosts highlighted concerns that many homeowners have no clear government agency to turn to when filing HOA complaints, often leaving costly lawsuits as the only option for resolution.

The episode explored the balance between community standards and homeowner rights while questioning whether stronger oversight and legislative reform are needed to better protect residents from abuse, inconsistency, and legal gray areas within HOA systems.

Today&rsquo;s episode opened with an inspiring story out of Florida about a homeless man who has dedicated himself to helping others by building small makeshift wooden shelters for fellow homeless individuals for as little as $150. His grassroots effort sparked a larger conversation about affordable housing, compassion, and the growing challenges many Americans face when trying to find stability and shelter.
The discussion then shifted into HOA Day, where the hosts examined ongoing frustrations surrounding Homeowners Associations and the increasing number of disputes homeowners face across the country. A major focus was placed on a controversial landmark HOA bill in Georgia and the complications surrounding HOA legislation, enforcement, and accountability. The hosts highlighted concerns that many homeowners have no clear government agency to turn to when filing HOA complaints, often leaving costly lawsuits as the only option for resolution.
The episode explored the balance between community standards and homeowner rights while questioning whether stronger oversight and legislative reform are needed to better protect residents from abuse, inconsistency, and legal gray areas within HOA systems.

05/09/26 Where You Live HOA Battles, Housing Struggles & One Man’s Mission to Help the Homeless

On this episode of Where You Live on AM 1280 The Patriot, the spotlight turns to a real-life HOA dispute that raises bigger questions about fairness, timing, and homeowner rights. Gene unpacks the story of a couple caught in a conflict with their HOA after new rules targeting garden boxes were introduced—after the couple had already planted and invested in their property. The situation highlights a common tension in HOA communities: when boards change rules midstream, where is the line between governance and overreach?

The conversation digs into the authority HOAs have to implement new regulations, how retroactive enforcement can impact homeowners, and what residents can do when they feel blindsided by sudden policy shifts. It’s a case study in why understanding your association’s bylaws and processes matters more than most people realize.

Later in the episode, Gene is joined by Mark Foster to break down new HOA laws and rules coming into effect. They walk through what these updates mean in practical terms—how they affect both boards and homeowners, what compliance looks like, and where residents may gain more clarity or protection moving forward.

Blending a compelling real-world dispute with expert insight, this episode gives listeners the tools to better navigate HOA living, ask the right questions, and stay informed as rules—and the stakes—continue to evolve.

On this episode of Where You Live on AM 1280 The Patriot, the spotlight turns to a real-life HOA dispute that raises bigger questions about fairness, timing, and homeowner rights. Gene unpacks the story of a couple caught in a conflict with their HOA after new rules targeting garden boxes were introduced&mdash;after the couple had already planted and invested in their property. The situation highlights a common tension in HOA communities: when boards change rules midstream, where is the line between governance and overreach?
The conversation digs into the authority HOAs have to implement new regulations, how retroactive enforcement can impact homeowners, and what residents can do when they feel blindsided by sudden policy shifts. It&rsquo;s a case study in why understanding your association&rsquo;s bylaws and processes matters more than most people realize.
Later in the episode, Gene is joined by Mark Foster to break down new HOA laws and rules coming into effect. They walk through what these updates mean in practical terms&mdash;how they affect both boards and homeowners, what compliance looks like, and where residents may gain more clarity or protection moving forward.
Blending a compelling real-world dispute with expert insight, this episode gives listeners the tools to better navigate HOA living, ask the right questions, and stay informed as rules&mdash;and the stakes&mdash;continue to evolve.

05/23/26 Where You Live

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