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Rules: A New Standard
A New Standard of Accountability What the New Board Found – After taking office, the newly elected Board began a routine of financial “due diligence “. . . reviewing contracts, expenses, and shared-service charges to ensure the Association’s finances were accurate and properly documented. During that review, the Board identified issues that required deeper examination,…
Who Really Rules the Roost?
Understanding HOA Authority (From the Front Gate to the Back Gate) Reality: Every HOA operates within a strict hierarchy of authority — a finely tuned chain of command that starts well above the Board’s meeting table. From Washington, D.C. down to City Hall, each layer of law shapes what the Eastridge Hills HOA can and…
Bridle Ridge Gate Repairs Completed
Thursday, July 24th, 2025 – 5:00 p.m. The Eastridge Hills HOA Board is happy to report that essential repairs and preventative maintenance to the Bridle Ridge Gate (Back Gate) have been successfully completed on-time and on-budget. Following recent executive team inspections of the gate equipment, guard house and other HOA-owned property we discovered needed structural…
Special Meeting Summary (May 28, 2025)
A special meeting of the Eastridge Hills HOA Board was convened to elect officers, establish committee structure, address ongoing contracts, and set policy direction following a successful recall election. ✅ Board Officer Elections Carolyn was first appointed Chair Pro Tem to facilitate the meeting. A quorum of two board members (Carolyn and Eddie) was present,…
Is Your Insurance MIA?
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…
HOA Poker Games
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…
What Does It Mean to Live in a Gated Community?
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…
🎯 Mission: Power to the Homeowners
Tired of HOA overreach and management companies acting like mini-dictators? You’re not alone. Most homeowners can’t afford a lawyer—but together, we can afford a solution. 💡 What You Get When you join this Patreon, you’re helping fund access to generalized legal guidance from a handpicked group of California attorneys who only represent homeowners—never HOAs. This…