Patrick Johansen

Founder, HOA Reform Leaders National Group, and Chairman, Housing Justice Committee, RiseUpWA LLC

Patrick Johansen is the founder of HOA Reform Leaders National Group (HRLNG), an organization dedicated to reforming homeowners associations (HOAs) and protecting homeowners' rights.1 2 Some key points about Patrick Johansen and his work:

Background and Motivation

Patrick Johansen no longer owns property in an HOA but was previously a homeowner in one. His negative experiences motivated him to start HRLNG to help others facing issues with their HOAs.1

Organizational Roles

Founder of HOA Reform Leaders National Group (HRLNG)1 3
Chairman of the Housing Justice Committee at RiseUpWA LLC3

Mission and Advocacy

Johansen's organization, HRLNG, aims to:

Examine and propose legislation regarding homeowners' property rights in HOA-managed communities1
Address the power imbalance between homeowners and HOA boards, developers, and property managers1
Promote reform of HOA laws across the United States2

Key Issues and Proposals

Johansen and HRLNG focus on several critical issues:

Lack of government oversight for HOAs2
Difficulty for homeowners to challenge HOAs legally due to high costs2
Need for out-of-court resolution processes for HOA disputes2
Empowering state agencies to investigate and penalize HOA violations2

Advocacy Methods

HRLNG encourages members to participate in various ways:

Contacting legislators to promote proposed legislation
Organizing and educating others about HOA reform
Engaging with media to raise awareness of HOA issues
Conducting research and monitoring state legislation related to HOAs1

Patrick Johansen continues to be an active voice in the HOA reform movement, working to protect homeowners' rights and improve HOA governance across the country.