Property not returned

What remides do newly elected HOA BOARD MEMBERS have to compel the ousted HOA PRESIDENT, to return all records, keys, fobs, parking stickers etc. The Board attorney has sent numerous letters, text,emails to the previous President only to be ignored. This on now entering the second week of the transition.

You're taking the right steps, but if the president is blowing you off, it's time for formal legal action (lawsuit) - hopefully it won't end the way it did in AugustineD's community. since the president is being an ass, be sure to ask for reimbursement of all legal fees incurred in the action - that may be enough for him to fold.

In the meantime, rekeying and turning off the key fob's access should be done immediately - and be sure to ask for reimbursement of those charges as well. If there are financial records among this stuff, it may be helpful to have an audit done to ensure everything's in order.

Finally, establish formal policies on what should happen when board members resign or are voted out, e.g. stuff should be returned no later than X (within the next 48-72 hours would be perfect). Personally, I'm not a fan of one person having access to all Association records, so you need to consider another way to store them so stuff doesn't get damaged lost or disappear (accidentally or accidentally on purpose)

This could be a criminal issue. That is HOA property. So instead of suing for it, contact the police to discuss options. File a theft of property report. This may speed up the process and cost less money.