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KirkW1
(Texas)

Posts:1190

09/12/2008 6:55 PM
If they can reconcile before HUD decides to seek relief that will save a lot of money. But I would be looking for a recall of the Board. I know that many times information on this site is one sided. But when you get the association involved in a HUD anti-discrimination investigation there is no other side to me. Short of compelling evidence I suspect they are guilty as being investigated. The question now is if there is enough to hang them up to dry. As for the standards, if the Board doesn't like materials on the approved list, they should change the list. It is plain and simple. If the rule doesn't fit, change the rule. I know it takes time and effort, but change it none the less.

CharlesH9
(Michigan)

Posts:82

09/13/2008 4:21 AM
In a previous post on another thread someone mentioned calling the action news. Now that HUD is involved it could add to the story. I would think the Disability Coalition/Network and the Autism Society of America might have some interest. I am not sure but I don't think most of the community is aware of the HUD investigation so a recall of the board would be hard. The annual meeting is coming up in the next couple of months and I believe most of the board's terms are up.

SusanW1
(Michigan)

Posts:2316

09/13/2008 5:40 AM
I am not sure of the particulars of your case, but am I rememberhing that the two isuses seem to be: non complicance of size non complicance of materials for special needs for a handicapped child. Is that right?

CharlesH9
(Michigan)

Posts:82

09/13/2008 5:56 AM
Size and materials are in compliance with CCR's. BOD ammended/wants to ammend CCR's. They don't like the material.

KirkW1
(Texas)

Posts:1190

09/13/2008 7:05 AM
There could be a valid reason for wanting to amend and change acceptable materials. But two things come up here. The first is that any owner could sue and prevail as long as their material meets what is in the rules now. Two, if the change in material will significantly add to the cost of the modification for disability then the cost must be born by the HOA. People should understand that money doesn't grow on trees. And no, the government isn't throwing money to the disabled either. Modifications can be expensive, but they are not optional. I believe that most disabled want a nice looking modification. But they need to put in what they can afford.

CharlesH9
(Michigan)

Posts:82

09/13/2008 8:44 AM
The change in material almost doubles the cost in this case.

KirkW1
(Texas)

Posts:1190

09/13/2008 2:57 PM
That is fine if the HOA wants to pay for the change. They have the right to pay the extra cost to bring it to what they want as opposed to what is needed. I would also note that they will likely pay more to settle this then they would to have paid the difference in cost.

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