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Another Case of HOA Intimidation and Harassment

Submitted by Admin on Fri, 01/26/2007 - 6:55pm.

As submitted by a reader and HOA Freedom Fighter...

You have heard the rumors. Here are the facts, Yes there is a lawsuit Filed by a homeowner against the VVL HOA BOD, however it is a Counter suit filed in response to a civil lawsuit that was first Filed against the homeowner. The civil lawsuit (that you as Homeowners are paying for) was filed on September 20th 2006.

(legal correspondence attached)

The VVL HOA BOD felt that this situation was causing such harm to Them that they chose to spend your money to initiate this civil Lawsuit against the homeowner. If you know anything about lawsuits, Just to file and to start the whole process usually runs in the Thousands.

If you are not aware, the VVL HOA has some financial concerns at the Moment as stated in last weeks BOD meeting, where to save money, they Are strongly considering or may have even passed a motion to cut back On the open hours for the tennis pro shop, where it would be closed Until afternoon on weekdays. So if they are considering cutting back A staff position to save a few hundred dollars a week, why have they Felt the need to give your money to the law firm of Carpenter and Hazelwood, of course the law firm would not be to happy about that, Since they get paid whether they win or lose. Actually you as a Homeowner of the association pay the law firm whether they win or lose.

So what is causing the VVL HOA BOD to go to this extreme?

A homeowner built a wall at considerable expense to give their home Some great curb appeal. This must be one heck of a wall to make your VVL HOA BOD spend your money on a major civil lawsuit.

Here are the before and after pictures.

Before
After

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it doesn't look like the

Submitted by Raunstar on Sat, 01/27/2007 - 9:43pm.

it doesn't look like the same house in the before & after pics.
pic # 2 the tree looks a lot closer to the front than in pic # 1
the garage door is a different color
and pic 2 makes it appear as tho it is 2 stories while pic one appears to be single level
are these the same exact angles? The curbing around the grass looks different in the 2 pics too.

Either way it is absolutely beautiful!

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Of course neither picture

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 02/05/2007 - 6:33pm.

Of course neither picture shows the trucks parked in front of her house and the garbage in the yard. She is just a greedy person. The HOA is willing to foot all the costs, but she wants more. She is already complaining about being cited for the trucks and garbage. I suppose the HOA will have to go to court for that too. I am sure she will be blasting her sad story here for all of you to read.

I have to look at the yard every day. I called the association to find out why they approved it, only to find that it wasn't approved. She has agreed to multiple compromises and always backs out.

Mike

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Well "mike" You obviously

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 02/06/2007 - 2:44pm.

Well "mike" You obviously don't live across the street since there are NO houses across the street- there is no garbage in the yard- it is exactly how it appears. You are a liar! the only compromise the association wants is to make it "their" way- which no one can tell me just what that would be- you must be the same moron that claimed he lives next door to me. Keep calling the association so when a complaint is lodged then your "real" name will have to be used- come out from under the rock, "mike"

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It is the same house just

Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/27/2007 - 1:20am.

It is the same house just with some major renovations- the ficus is still the same - we added new garage doors-repainted the house and doors and added the courtyard and stone. We also completely relandscaped!All with the approval of the hoa and then voila! they decided it wasn't right! After repeated requests they still can't show us the rule!

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Wow! Nice home. You did a

Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/27/2007 - 3:21am.

Wow! Nice home. You did a great job.

Deb

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The house looks great! Just

Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/27/2007 - 8:01am.

The house looks great! Just because it is not like the others does not mean it takes away from the HOA. Diversity is everywhere the HOA needs to think out of the box!

Kerry

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The renovations are

Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/27/2007 - 9:59am.

The renovations are AWESOME!!!
The HOA in your community is nuts to think otherwise!

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Why is it that the Carpenter

Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/27/2007 - 10:37am.

Why is it that the Carpenter Hazelwood law firm always seems to be involved in these insane disputes. Joshua M. Bolen, Esq. should advise the board to settle and move on. The whole thing reeks of barrity and fee building to me. Having said that, from his well reasoned letter, you are fortunate to have Steven W. Cheifetz representing you. On the other hand, legal fees are not cheap and it's a shame you have to go through this nonsense rather than be able to just enjoy all the hard work you put into your home. It really does look good.

Nancy

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Good point. The board's

Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/27/2007 - 12:50pm.

Good point. The board's legal counsel plays a big role in all this. From the sounds of it, homeowners are kept in the dark like mushrooms and just told what to do. I visit this site every morning for the news articles and seldom read the HOA stories, but this one was so absurd, I forwarded it to a small 70-80 member e-mail group I belong to.

DS

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Pat Haruff CHORE DS: Sad to

Submitted by Pat Haruff on Sat, 01/27/2007 - 3:40pm.

Pat Haruff
CHORE

DS:

Sad to say this kind of problem is the norm! But CAI and their HOA Attorneys love it...we all know they thrive on CONFLICT!! The "filechurners" are happy with fat wallets but in case not for long.

I hope Cheryl and Todd wipe the floor with them all....

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I had a dream last night

Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 01/28/2007 - 11:42am.

I had a dream last night that Augusta Shaw and Scott Carpenter snuck into my house while I was asleep and tattooed me, one cryptic symbol one my chest and one on my back. My husband told me it was probably some kind CAI initiation ritual.

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I would like to speak to

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/14/2007 - 11:28am.

I would like to speak to anyone who has info about Carpenter Hazlewood. For two years I have been terrorized by this firm and their unethical practices and fraudulent statements.

Travis 602-308-0528
t600@msn.com

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I'm looking out my window

Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/27/2007 - 11:03am.

I'm looking out my window now at a home across the street that has very similar design, colors, and brick work that sold last fall for $850k. What's the problem?

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I like it too! But the

Submitted by KittECoyne on Sat, 01/27/2007 - 8:25pm.

I like it too! But the issue with HOAs is not how it looks, but if it "conforms" to what someone thinks the neighborhood should look like. Most HOAs like all the houses to look similar---they think it adds to the "eliteness" and "property value". Also, it's a whole lot easier to dictate conformity. But I think subdivisions with houses that all have the same colors, landscaping and fences are BORING! and actually detract from the value of the home. People will spend more for a unique home, too. However, HOAs will fight to the death to maintain their "right" to punish those homeowners that do anything different--regardless of what is done and how it looks.

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Very true. Last summer,

Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 01/28/2007 - 11:33am.

Very true. Last summer, Realtor friends of mine were telling me non-HOA homes were selling at a premium. I too find beige projects with cookie-cutter landscaping very dull and boring, a cultural ghetto. Throw up some gates and you have "gated minds" where individuality is punished and blind obedience, timid compliance, and blandness is rewarded.

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Too bad none of you have to

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 02/05/2007 - 11:58am.

Too bad none of you have to live with her. I lived next door to her when she was in the Islands. She is delusional. She does what she wants then goes to meeting and yells at the board because they tell her she needs to submit first. She yells and screams at her neighbors. With all the trucks parked in front of her house, you couldn't tell if she was making the house look better or not. They run their business out of their house. Her kids are drug users (as proven by their convictions). Rules are not for her, they are for everybody else. I don't know why she moved into another HOA controlled area, unless she just wanted someone to fight with. I feel sorry for her new neighbors, but I am glad she is out of here. The last three years have been great.

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interesting comments since I

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 02/05/2007 - 9:01pm.

interesting comments since I OWN the house on the left and the house on the right of my house in the Islands! This jackass that is writng this last comment knows nothing and is in league with the board. With all the lies you just told no wonder you hide under anonymous so I can't get you for slander- isn't it interesting Watcher, how my children are in 2nd and 3rd grade so your BS about their "drug" habits and "convictions" don't fly. You just wish my neighbors hated me, unfortunately they all come to the meetings every month in support of me. You are a complete liar and I find it interesting that you stoop so low.
Is this the only way to beat me? Try again
Cheryl

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You're 100 years old. How

Submitted by Scott Carpenter (not verified) on Tue, 08/05/2008 - 1:55pm.

You're 100 years old. How can your children be in elementry school?


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To Whom are you referring

Submitted by Raunstar on Mon, 02/05/2007 - 9:04pm.

To Whom are you referring when you say "her"? The lady with the wall? It's a beautiful wall! Your comments do not make sense, under the current frame of reference.

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As of March 2007- the HOA

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 04/12/2007 - 6:43am.

As of March 2007- the HOA decided to make an offer to settle- they paid all attorneys fees and dropped all complaints and claims against the home. The attorney said it was a "political win" for the homeowner.That doesn't matter. we won! It was a ridiculous use of Homeowner money that could of been spent to improve the community.
When the HOA attorney was asked how much did this cost homeowners, he stated it was private. The homeowner's costs were $5,600. so we can assume the HOA attorney would charge at least that if not more. Thank you to all those who supported our efforts, you are appreciated!

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Thanks Raunstar!

Submitted by me (not verified) on Wed, 08/06/2008 - 7:58pm.

Thanks Raunstar!


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