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Board Meeting Summary 5/13/2025
“Election Results” The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by VP Jayne Handley, the board vice president, who was running the meeting in the absence of President William Wesley. Prior to the open main meeting, an executive session was held where the board reviewed an appeal, approved executive meeting minutes, reviewed some contracts,…
When Do You Have to Tell a Home Buyer That You Live in a Troubled Community?
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…
Time for Change: The HOA Board’s Neglect of Its Fiduciary Duty in Management Contracts
For more than a decade, our HOA Board has failed to review or rebid our management contract, allowing the same management company to remain in place without competition. Over this period, the “company’s fees have increased year after year—without proper member notification-” yet the quality of service remains widely criticized by homeowners. This is a…
The HOA Board’s Risky Financial Moves: What They Aren’t Telling You
The HOA Board recently unveiled their plan to “balance the budget”—but their solution is reckless and deceptive. Instead of properly managing expenses, they have decided to drain our reserve funds—$400,000—and invest it in risky Schwab accounts. This locks the funds from use for unexpected expenses like a recall election. What your Vice President / Treasurer…
Financial Mismanagement – HOA Board Recall
Editorial: Our HOA Board has failed in its duty to represent homeowners fairly, responsibly, and transparently. Instead of protecting our property values and ensuring a well-managed community, they have allowed mismanagement, selective enforcement, and unnecessary financial burdens to continue unchecked. The Board’s complacency has led to rising dues without accountability, a lack of homeowner input…
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