Letter to BOD

I sent a letter to my Condo BOD. The problem is I only sent it to one Board member. I also did not send to management co. I did not want them to read letter as contained derogatory statements about them. This letter however stated why our Board should not be increasing monthly HOA's along with a special assessment for 2013. I cited CC&R's along with civil code. Our BOD are extremely out of control and are showing no fiduciary relationship to members whatsoever. I did not hear back within 15 day time period. What I did receive is new billing for 2013 which includes both new increases. My question is ??? Shall I resubmit letter to management, highlighted "do not open" send to BOD. Or shall I proceed to an Attorneys office for further review. My HOA's have made it impossible for me to sell condo. I believe BOD can be personally liable. Any thoughts?? Thank you.....
PWS

Listen to Tim as he gives good advice. I just want to build on it by clarifying something. Your letters whether it goes to the MC or the BOD are OPEN to EVERYONE! How else do you think it's going to get resolved? You want it to be resolved behind closed doors? Then you will have you and the rest of the membership claiming the BOD operates business behind closed doors. Exactly the thing you don't want your HOA BOD to do.

I don't know what the raise in dues or special assessment is about to say it's not needed. I am sure it's NOT your MC that is raising the dues. The MC works FOR the HOA. The BOD is to instruct what the MC does. However, most of the time that line gets blurred and the MC does a majority of the work due to the inability for a HOA to have a complete understanding of that relationship.

A HOA is ONLY funded by it's members FOR it's members. If you want your HOA to take care of it's property better, then it has to have the money to do that. That means raising dues or having a special assessment from it's membership. Which to me sounds like what is going on here. The HOA needs more money to operate and to get things fixed up to attract more buyers.

So don't expect your letters to the BOD NOT to be discussed in front of the BOD. If you have open meetings, then that means expect your opinion in those letters to go to everybody in the room and possibly the records. If your not willing to attend a meeting to speak your words in person, then expect your written words to do it for you.

Tim,

In answer to the question what was increase for? In regards to monthly HOA"s , and I quote"Despite the board;s best efforts it is deemed neccessary to make the increase". As it applies to Special assessment, to repair, replace or restore any major component and to provide adequate reserves therefore. Browning reserve Study included states reserves are adequately funded as the reserve funding balances remain positive throughout the replacement of all major components during the next 30 years. There are also no emergencies pending at this point.
The value of my condo is now maybe at $175,000. with HOA's at $465.00. No one in their right mind will purchase a condo for that value with those HOA's!!!!
Yes, it is beautiful here. I do understand it takes money. I have been a homeowner for a very long time. I also understand when there is a need to cut back.
PWS

Believe me !! That was in my letter as well!! We need a new management co.....Guess what???? Do we have one?? Of course not!! This BOD does exactly what they want , when they want. They are still with same Management Co., Go figure!! I am truly at a loss????????
PWS