Question:
Our HOA has a neighbor who ridicules just about everything our Board decides on. Accuses our association Mgr of theft of funds (no proof), doesn’t like the merging of 2 management companys, doesn’t like our dues mailing to Arizona postal box instead of our state of California. He doesn’t like our Mgr & voices that opinion. Gossips about his concerns to anyone who will listen even though they are rumors only! Claims he receives multiple requests for his guidance & opinion. Not sure why he was voted off the Board if that’s the case. Emails long letters, up to 8 pages, with every complaint. He’s also an alcoholic so it’s not known, when he’s writing, if he’s drunk or not. If I was on the Board I would have quit or punched him in the face.
– Gwen
Answer:
Hi Gwen,
It may be helpful for the board to have a conversation with this neighbor to understand their concerns, address them, and resolve this dispute. According to the Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act Section 5905, the association must provide a fair, reasonable, and expeditious procedure for resolving a dispute. They should make use of available local dispute resolution programs involving a neutral third party. Consider talking to the board and raising this option with them. You may also ask the board to enforce the rules if the resident violates any of the governing documents or community guidelines regarding the code of conduct.
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