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Our homeowners association intimidates owners, conceals finances, keep raising dues, and refuses to provide services

The same lady has run it for 20 years - how can we change the situation?

September 08, 2009

By Janet Forsythe (View author info)

Rock Hill, South Carolina -

I live in a very modest condo. There are 80 units in this development.

Our homeowner association is run by the same lady for 20 years. The place is turning into a ghetto.

I have lived here 9 years and the homeowner association fees have doublled since I first moved here and continue to be raised.

Most of the owners have rented thier condos to HUD and anyone they can.

We have no voice in contracts and never recieve receipts etc.

Meetings are held in board presidents' homes where intimidation is stressed,forceing home owners to "give up" and accept the rules they put forth.

Several new owners are trying to obtain contracts, bank statements etc. We are unable to collect proof of services rendered - which is very little. What can we do?

THere is no pool. Dumpsters are paid for by each owner.

The homeowners who , like me cannot afford to relocate are stuck paying the high fees and we don't don't stand a chance at getting on the board when it is time to vote.

How do we get rid of this situation?

 
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