One condo deed that is owned by a father-son duo, elected themselves to two seats on a 3 person board

I am writing to express my deep concerns and frustration regarding the recent board elections within our condo association. The situation at hand has left me perplexed and concerned about the governance of our community.

Our condo association comprises seven residences and a quasi-government organization that collectively owns the property. The quasi-government organization has appointed an accountant to represent their ownership interests during meetings and has also been voted in as the HOA manager for our association.

It's worth noting that except for mine, all other homeowners use their condos as secondary residences, primarily renting them out through their respective management companies. I personally manage my unit's rentals through Vrbo. This means that, for the most part, our fellow homeowners do not reside in our lovely town of Telluride.

Recently, we held a board meeting to elect a new board, and the outcome has left me deeply concerned. The elected board members now consist of the quasi-government representative (who also serves as the HOA manager) and a single condo unit, owned by a father-son duo, which secured two seats on the board. Their justification for this configuration is that it was reviewed and approved by our HOA attorney. Notably, both members of the father-son duo are attorneys themselves, as well.

I must express my strong belief that allowing a single unit to control the majority of the board is a disservice to the principles of fair governance and representation. I have voiced my concerns, but I have been met with the assertion that their actions are entirely legal and compliant with our governing documents.

Furthermore, it has come to my attention that they have sought legal opinions that align with their perspective, effectively silencing any opposition. This has only added to my frustration and left me feeling powerless in the face of what I believe to be an unjust situation.

At this point, it seems that the only recourse available to address this matter would be to pursue legal action. However, this path is not without its challenges, including significant financial costs and uncertain outcomes.

I implore all of us to consider the principles of fairness, representation, and community that should guide our association's decisions. I believe that open dialogue and a commitment to the best interests of all homeowners can lead us to a more equitable and transparent solution.

I look forward to exploring potential solutions that can address these concerns in a constructive manner. It should be that our shared goal should always be the well-being of our association and the vibrant community we all value.

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