HOA Homeowners' Rights Task Force

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  Task Force, Do You Have the Courage to Address the Real Issue?

  by Ruth Carroll, about 1 year ago
  They say the status quo never disturbs itself. But how about if there is a mountain of evidence you have to purposely avoid and pretend not to see, in order to keep going in the same old way?

  
  

  There is a mountain of evidence that HOA Boards are unprepared, unqualified, overloaded with responsibility--and that Board members--as they tend to do in such situations--behave badly, unwisely, fearfully.

  Plus there is no adequate education or preparation for HOA Boards.

  But when troubles occur, as they invariably do!, the homeowners are blamed. The system is never questioned.

  What kind of public representatives would... Continue reading
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  Budget and Board Meeting

  by LRB, about 1 year ago

  Because transparency about budgets was raised at the task force meeting, I thought I would let folks know how our process is going. Our HOA Board met last week to discuss, among other things, the budget. Because we were also discussing 2 policies, and our bylaws require that notice of board meetings where policies are going to be voted on be mailed to the homeowners, all homeowners received a letter notifying them of the meeting and where to find the agenda on our website. 3 board members (we currently have 2 vacancies on our board) representing 3 households were present... Continue reading
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  Transparency and Accountability

  by whoownsmyhome, about 1 year ago
  In the last two months, I've had the opportunity to look more closely at my HOA and how it works. Prompted by violations to be sure. When I purchased my home, I had no idea about the HOA. I was told the HOA was responsible for snow shoveling, trash pick-up, water and landscaping. All good things, I thought at the time. I soon came to find trash pick-up was the only consistent amenity. I was not told at closing about the imminent construction defect lawsuit and Notice of Claim was sent to the contractors four days after closing. Upon reviewing... Continue reading
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  HOA Weaponization

  by WileyCoyote, about 1 year ago
  We live next to a woman who used to be on the HOA Board. When she was part of the board, the HOA handed out severe judgements with minimal time to comply. They were more interested in punishing violators than resolving violations.

  
  

  We have been here 6 years and worked constantly on the house but over that time she has filed countless complaints with the HOA and even called the police and fire departments on us. None of the HOA complaints ever result in an action and the police and fire department left shortly after arriving and finding a small... Continue reading
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  Unknown

  by Tiskapatton, about 1 year ago
  The monthly maintenance fee upon purchase 1/2020 was listed as $97., modified to $116, then $127 but just prior to the pandemic was increased twice about 71% to the current $370. Had there been urgent repairs necessary maybe but... Additionally the board sold the community owned unit. After repeated email and repeated discouragement I no longer addressed the Meadow Hills I HOA Board. I have the original emails though I am now unable to read through them or determine how to proceed to convey my concern. The thought of just sending the emails to you casts me in a bad... Continue reading
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  dictatorship one lot one vote

  by Rod, about 1 year ago

  This is my first time as a member of a homeowners association. I did not know there was one until after I bought the property. I am deeply disappointed and offended at the corrupt and defective way it is being conducted.

  The main problem is it is being run as a dictatorship. This association has twenty lots in it. The developer and family own eight lots, and sometime ago he sold four lots to a business partner and they drilled natural gas wells on the property.

  The association’s declaration gives the membership one vote for each lot they own. The... Continue reading
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  Hostage to HOA!

  by Klassye1, about 1 year ago
  2008 purchased a timeshare with BGV paid cash! for sometime now fees have escalated to the point of past what retired fixed income senior can pay. There needs to be an out when you don't owe anyone but must pay HOA fees to not loose your investment. every investment lets you sell or stay...when you have paid off the debt! The terms told at the start are not being honored. New regulations need to be considered and put in place for consumer protection! Thank you
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  Insurance debacle

  by Les, about 1 year ago
  The management company of Latigo HOA, of Castle Rock, in September, received a cancelation notice from the insurance carrier. This was not communicated to the board until nearly the expiration date. Then someone, not clear who, signed an insurance policy which was a 7 fold increase, and announced to owners that consequently HOA monthly due would increase from $300 to $820. Many residents are retired and on fixed incomes, and cannot afford that increase. Pending contracts for sale have been canceled, when prospective buyers learned of the increase.

  
  

  An annual meeting was called to approve or veto the budget three... Continue reading
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  Comments on Task Force Webinar - 10/24/23

  by Lovette, about 1 year ago

  This Task Force has a massively difficult job! My comments are below:

  Member Van Dorn talked about when homeowners can speak. My feeling is that the "HOA Story" part of the website is sufficient for homeowners to make their issues known. Based on what I heard in the Webinar, the most important issues are already known to the TF. If you open a TF meeting to homeowners, you will have a very long gripe session with few accomplishments. The question is "How do you notify homeowners about this web site?", in order to make their concerns known.

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  In Need of Training

  by ClaudiaB, about 1 year ago
  HOA Board - 2 or more volunteers with no training for the job. Where do they get that training? HOA Management Companies are hired but most do not help or advise the Board except on finances. Some Boards allow the Management company to take total control and that is when too many fines. Then the Management Company becomes the Board.

  
  

  There are not too many areas where you can purchase a home that does not have a HOA, some you would not like to live in. If most communities have HOA, there should be training for those volunteers. If not... Continue reading