Saving Money

Saving Money

Homeowners keep hearing that the Board of Directors is trying to save money as referenced in the Notice Regarding Election posted at the pool. But at what cost?  Let’s look at a few examples where the decision-making of the Board has had the opposite effect. Current April 2023 Annual Board of Directors Election: How many…

Censorship

Censorship

Has any homeowner been censored at a Board Meeting during Homeowners Forum? I certainly was at the October 2022 Board Meeting.  I had only spoken six words before the current Board President and Community Property Manager from Optimum told me to stop. I was then told that if I spoke on the topic of a…

This Can Happen to You?

This Can Happen to You?

Suppose that you as a homeowner in the Sevilla HOA asked the Association to repair your address sign located near your garage door because it does not light up at night like all other address signs in the community. You email or call the property manager to report this issue. The property manager indicates that…

Who’s On The Board?

Who’s On The Board?

Does anyone know who is on the Sevilla Board of Directors? Does anyone know if any of the board directors were elected to their positions? How did these homeowners end up as board directors?   At the last Annual Meeting in April 2022, the Board of Directors was composed of newly elected directors Mrugeshkumar Patel, …

Why Does the HOA Board of Directors Bring Lawsuits Upon the Association?

Why Does the HOA Board of Directors Bring Lawsuits Upon the Association?

You may ask yourself why the Association has been put in this situation by its Board of Directors. The Board of Directors makes decisions on behalf of the Association. These decisions are based upon the legal opinions of the attorneys who represent the Association and on other factors such as Association finances, priorities, information at-hand,…

Heads Up! Trees Are Being Trimmed, Sidewalk Grinding and Replacement is Taking Place

Heads Up! Trees Are Being Trimmed, Sidewalk Grinding and Replacement is Taking Place

It would seem appropriate and normal that the Association would inform homeowners and residents in advance of impending construction, tree trimming and removal, sidewalk/driveway removal and grinding, etc. However, that is not the current approach by our current Board of Directors. No notice, just plow ahead with no warning. Last week, sidewalk grinding, and replacement…

Disclosure: Did You Know That the Board of Directors Have Hired Another Law Firm?

Disclosure: Did You Know That the Board of Directors Have Hired Another Law Firm?

Apparently, the Board has hired its 4th law firm since April 2022. First Whitney Petchul was fired in April 2022 by 4 members of the Board approximately one week before the Annual Meeting and Election. Tinnelly Law Group was then hired to dismiss the 1st Recall Petition. In November 2022, unknown to most Sevilla homeowners,…