Texas HOA needs HELP

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DonaldB1 (Texas)
Posts: 3

Posted:

In my last posting I wrote about our Pres paying himself to mow the front entrance and to keep a sign that alerts all the homeowners when the next meeting is, but that was just the beginning. I could write page after page about all the little things but all I realy need is some guidance on what to do. We had a meeting a few weeks ago and he was the only board member their, by the way I probly should mention that we have not even been told who the other members are.... Our finacial report was a one month bank statemant that several withdrawls and we where given no explanation of what they were for. It realy a starts with the developer because he appointed this Pres (that is a two time convicted felon in TEXAS) to run our HOA and he doesn't even live in our community. We were also told that we had two lots to make a park for the children and now they say we do not.... Don't mean to babble but come on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GeraldT1 (<Not Specified>)
Posts: 519

Posted:

DonaldB1,

How many residents feel the way you do? Organize with other residents fast for a review session of your governing docs, know your rights, get an attorney to represent the owners.If this occurred in my community or my state there would be action quicker than you could blink. Developer appointed Board member, not a resident???? We you just "told" there would be two parks, or was it drawn on the site plans. These should be on file with your municipality engineering office. If there was a change to the site plans, when did the change occur, who gave approval for the change, and what do the owners get in compensation for the diminished quality of life benefits that attracted the residents to purchase????

Think hi level. Typically a quorum of the board must be physically present to even hold a meeting unless the other board members consent in writing to such meeting and topics discussed. Where's the proof of consent from the other board members to hold the meeting. Sounds like it's time to shake things up from the top down. Your investment depends upon it. Otherwise move.

RogerB (Colorado)
Posts: 5,067

Posted:

Donald, it's easy to complain, what are you doing to correct the problems? I suggest you start by knowing your Declaraton and By-laws. It appears your HOA is still controlled by the Developer. If so, several of your complaints may not be valid. The Developer does appoint all Board members when the HOA is under their control. If you have a promise of two lots for a park, if it in writting demand the park be completed. If not in writing, why not? What is wrong with having the sign to advise on meetings? Have you requested a viewing the files to determine if the finances and other operations are being done properly? If there are serious problems you should organize the homeowners and try to get them corrected.

KennethC (Alabama)
Posts: 27

Posted:

If the president is not a Homeowner, then there is nothing wrong with him being paid to mow the entry way, right? But of course that doesn't mean he should not account for expenses to the members.

GeraldT1 (<Not Specified>)
Posts: 519

Posted:

Since the President is a felon, does he at least mow the lawn in an orange jumper?

DonaldB1 (Texas)
Posts: 3

Posted:

We have contacted a lawyer and are gathering all the proper documents to build a case. No the Pres does not wear a orange jumpsuit, and there was never a open bid for the lawn maintenance..............but my question is can we get that money back that was taken illegally? The park area was in the minutes read at the meeting following the meeting that it was given, so does that count as it being in writing??????????

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