[bluebeard1]

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I’m having a tough time with my HOA board. I’m a board member myself, but lately, I’ve noticed a pattern of selective enforcement by the other members. They seem to enforce certain rules and ignore others, depending on who is involved. I’ve tried to raise my concerns during meetings, but they either ignore me or vote against my suggestions.

It’s frustrating because I want to ensure fairness and consistency in our community, but I feel like I’m hitting a brick wall. Does anyone have any advice on how to deal with this situation? What steps can I take to address this issue effectively?

Thanks in advance for any help.

[jerome33]

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I feel your pain. I went through something similar a couple of years ago. Selective enforcement can really damage the trust within a community. Here are a few steps that worked for me.

Step 1 – Document Everything. Keep detailed records of instances of selective enforcement. Note dates, the rules being enforced or ignored, and who is involved. This documentation can be crucial if you need to escalate the issue.

Step 2 – Seek Support. Talk to other homeowners and see if they share your concerns. Sometimes, a collective voice can be more powerful. If others are noticing the same issues, you might be able to gather enough support to bring more attention to the problem.

Step 3 – Propose a Committee. Suggest forming a compliance committee that includes both board members and regular homeowners. This can help ensure rules are enforced consistently and fairly.

Step 4 – Legal Counsel. If things don’t improve, consult with an attorney who specializes in HOA law. They can provide advice on whether the board’s actions violate the bylaws or state regulations.

Hang in there. It’s tough, but with persistence, you can make a difference.

[queenbeeth]

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Review your community’s bylaws and Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) carefully. Sometimes just bringing up these documents in meetings can remind others of the rules they are supposed to follow.

[craigp_77]

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Many HOA bylaws include provisions for mediation. This could be a way to address the issues in a structured setting with a neutral party.

[Henry5815]

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If the regular board meetings aren’t productive, you can call for a special meeting to specifically address the enforcement issues. This requires the support of a percentage of homeowners, as defined in your bylaws.

[queenbeeth]

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Push for more transparency in board decisions. If all decisions and votes are documented and made available to the community, it can reduce instances of selective enforcement.

[Charles Wright]

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Boards that act callously on violations, enforcing some-ignoring others, are putting the HOA docs and the community, up for serious issues in the near future. By failure to address violations at the present time, the Board is setting themselves in a position that could possibly negate any future violation penalties, if owners can prove to a court that violations were being ignored.

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