HOA Board solicits money from a relative of the potential homeowner prior to the closing of the real estate transation.

I moved into an HOA my sister had moved out of the year prior. My sister had been on the board. I wanted to have PODS delivered with my belongings. The bookkeeper and President of the board said I had to fill out a POD/Dumpster form and send $500 deposit. I was scheduled to close on my townhouse on 2/28/2015. I had read the CC&R's and Rules prior to choosing to live here. There is no rule stating a $500 deposit is required. Only a form to fill out and send in. I had also read the Kansas Homeowner Bill of Rights which states a rule has to be published to the community with an actionable date. This form was developed in 11/2014 and was not published. My sister stated that it was not a rule. I explained to the President that I was not required to give a deposit due to the Board not following the Kansas State Statute. They sent the form to my sister, told her I would be fined, and taken to court. She filled out the form, signed her name and mailed the check from Florida on 2/14. They sent her back her check on 3/19. I am on the board as Vice President and have all the files stored in my garage. I found the form and information. Is this fraud in association with a Real Estate Transaction?

Because if it is illegal, i want to prosecute!

Diane ... Did this all take place in 2015??? States have Statute of Limitations; therefore, items which took place a while back generally cannot be pursued especially two years later.