PattiU (Washington)
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Posts: 9
Posted:
Where would an individual file a complaint against the HOA board/HOA MANAGEMENT COMPANY?
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Where would one file a complaint against the HOA board or management co WASHINGTON STATE?
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SheliaH (Indiana)
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Posts: 6,964
Posted:
Google is your friend - try the state attorney general's office. Keep in mind the property manager works at the direction of the board so that may be where you need to start.
If it is not right do not do it; if it is not true do not say it. Marcus Aurelius
MelissaP1 (Alabama)
Posts: 13,836
Posts: 13,836
Posted:
The HOA board. The PM is hired by the HOA to handle their business they contractually want them to. If the HOA is still developer controlled/owned then not much can do. What is your issue with them?
Former HOA President
WendyM5 (North Carolina)
Posts: 1,522
Posts: 1,522
Posted:
IN North Carolina one can Serve papers via the Superior Court to the HOA.
Yep there is no governmental oversight at all, your only option is to sue, even for minor stuff like not holding regular board meetings.
I"m guessing most other states are the same, because only 6 have some sort of ombudsman program.
Yep there is no governmental oversight at all, your only option is to sue, even for minor stuff like not holding regular board meetings.
I"m guessing most other states are the same, because only 6 have some sort of ombudsman program.
vis ta vie
TimB4 (Tennessee)
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Posts: 21,059
Posted:
Unfortunately, there is no requirement for a community associations manager in Washington State to be licensed.
Therefore, there is no government oversight of them and nobody to complain to other then directly to your board.
Per an internet search, you can contact the Attorney Generals office but only if the issue is about assessments.
If the issue is about a violation of the governing documents or the property owners act (which is considered a civil statute), the options are limited:
Work the issue out between the parties involved
Gather support and replace the board and then work out the issues with the new board
Live with the issue
take the issue to court
sell and move
Therefore, there is no government oversight of them and nobody to complain to other then directly to your board.
Per an internet search, you can contact the Attorney Generals office but only if the issue is about assessments.
If the issue is about a violation of the governing documents or the property owners act (which is considered a civil statute), the options are limited:
Work the issue out between the parties involved
Gather support and replace the board and then work out the issues with the new board
Live with the issue
take the issue to court
sell and move
PattiU (Washington)
Posts: 9
Posts: 9
Posted:
Google does indicate the attorney generals office - however when I wrote to
Then the complaint - the AG office in Washington wouldnât look into it. Nor will the dept of justice âcivil libertiesâ division
Then the complaint - the AG office in Washington wouldnât look into it. Nor will the dept of justice âcivil libertiesâ division
JohnC46 (South Carolina)
Posts: 14,265
Posts: 14,265
Posted:
PattiU
What is the issue? There might be other avenues.
What is the issue? There might be other avenues.
PattiU (Washington)
Posts: 9
Posts: 9
Posted:
The board nor the management company - who we did not elect will listen. They have gone ROGUE.
I was just hoping someone else knew of a good Avenue so these board members and the management company (who honestly is telling the board what to do) would listen to their members of the association. I believe removing the entire board would be the quickest remedy- however hardly ANYONE wants to step up in their replacement.
I was just hoping someone else knew of a good Avenue so these board members and the management company (who honestly is telling the board what to do) would listen to their members of the association. I believe removing the entire board would be the quickest remedy- however hardly ANYONE wants to step up in their replacement.
PattiU (Washington)
Posts: 9
Posts: 9
Posted:
Not following BYLAWS OR RCWS in giving notices with proxyâs for budget ratifications. Says they were not obligated to. Said in person meeting only - also wouldnât allow for zoom. 75% at least of the member owners do NOT LIVE in their property year round. Itâs more ârecreationalâ summer time - weekend use.
MelissaP1 (Alabama)
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Posts: 13,836
Posted:
So are they just not listening to you and what you want or is it a number of owners? It can't just be one opinion. You make changes by having multiple people with issues not just yours. The Board represent the HOA in whole. They also have to listen to the other owners with opinions too.
Former HOA President
PattiU (Washington)
Posts: 9
Posts: 9
Posted:
It is a majority of the members of the HOA the board is not listening to. It is just not me. They donât care.
There is a reason we have bylaws and RCWS.
There is a reason we have bylaws and RCWS.
JackieB4 (California)
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Posts: 398
Posted:
I would try submitting copies to support your issues to your State Department of Real Estate. Certainly worth a stamp.
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