HOAs Can't Be Immigration Cops | Johannesburg News

Homeowners’ associations are getting a legal wake-up call: they can’t play immigration cops. While they can verify IDs for access, they can’t judge work eligibility or police undocumented workers—those duties belong to employers and government agencies. Violating the Immigration Act could land HOAs in serious trouble, including fines or jail time. If an HOA hires staff, it must ensure they’re legally authorized to work. And if it suspects fraud, report it to police—not security guards. Immigration is Home Affairs’ job, not your neighborhood’s. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0b0c0df3e717fcf9