Because Monopoly is a board game, not a HOA Board strategy. Reality Check: The Law Isn’t Optional-In Eastridge Hills, where each homeowner has a significant financial stake, leadership should be by the book—literally. But recently, that book’s been ignored. Let’s break it down: California Corporations Code § 7213(a) clearly states that in a nonprofit mutual…
The Eastridge Hills HOA Board of Directors held a meeting on April 10, 2025, which included both an Executive Session and a subsequent Open Meeting. Executive Session Disclosure: President Wesley reported that the Board met in Executive Session to discuss contracts and other ancillary items. A key topic was the potential automation of the community…
Reality Check: Just The Facts A new national study says nearly 1 in 7 U.S. homes are uninsured—that’s 11.3 million homes out of 82.9 million. If that trend holds true here in Eastridge Hills, 10 of your neighbors could be one burst pipe or wildfire away from a financial disaster. Yikes. What’s Going On? The…
The Eastridge Hills HOA Meeting included an open forum where homeowners could address the board. The president outlined protocols for the open forum, including raising hands to speak, a three-minute speaking limit, tabling repetitive topics, and allowing speakers to finish without interruption . The board noted they had just completed an executive session where they…
The Reality: She’s at every meeting, but her name never appeared on your ballot. She’s never faced a single vote, yet she speaks like a lawyer, steers policy like a board chair, and hands out advice like it’s gospel. Her name is Priscilla—the representative from The Kelly Company—and for over a decade, she’s been the…
The “Draconian Influence” This recall election isn’t just about removing the current Board of Directors—though their financial missteps are reason enough. More importantly, it’s about breaking the outsized influence of the Kelly Corporation and empowering our Board to make independent, common-sense decisions for our community. Right now, our Board operates in fear—fear of questioning Priscilla…
This discussion summarizes the Eastridge Hills HOA’s existing rules regarding fence maintenance.
When two people are playing the game of poker but one player knows exactly what cards are in both hands, would that be cheating? Yes, that would be cheating. In poker, the game is based on strategy, probability, and the element of uncertainty. If one player has access to hidden information—such as knowing exactly what…
Selling a home comes with responsibilities—legal and ethical. As homeowners, we are required to disclose certain conditions that may affect the value, desirability, or enjoyment of a property. These include wildfire hazards, Mello-Roos assessments, and HOA disclosures. But what happens when your community itself is a risk? Beyond providing the governing documents, homeowners must disclose…
Once upon a time, being part of a gated community meant more than just walls and security gates. It meant neighbors who knew and looked out for one another—where friendly street gatherings, shared conversations, and exchanged garden tips were part of daily life. In the past, the residents of Eastridge Hills took pride in their…
