Snail mail complaint to board members?

In the interest of brevity and not getting into a long story: Our HOA has a management company. I sent a complaint directly to the President of our HOA in October, due to issues surrounding his personal involvement. His personal attorney replied to me that he (the President) had no intention of addressing my complaint, and that the Pres. forwarded the complaint to the other board members should they decide to act on it. Again, without getting into details, it's my belief that the President did not fwd the complaint to the board members even though he told his attorney he did.

My question:

Am I allowed to send that complaint via snail mail to the other board members with a preface that I believe they did not receive it? The Pres. either did not fwd it to them, OR he did, and told them "we're not going to do anything about this." If it's the latter, it would give any board member with a conscience a chance to speak up.

I just want to be sure I'm not violating any Idaho law in doing so. Also, I did contact the management company to ask who the board members are, and they replied with their names, so it's not as if their identities are secret. I could send the complaint to the management company, however, they may just send it to the President, and then I'm back at square one.

You can send whatever you want to whomever you want. The question is would you be taking a risk of someone suing you for, say, defamation if you did.

Does your complaint personally attack the President? Does the complaint involve a claim that either the covenants, bylaws or state statute was violated?

I think expanding a little on what your complaint says might yield better responses here. I know people come here to enjoy anonymity. Unfortunately the forum has some doxers and off-line stalkers, so I can understand when people are less than forthcoming.

Thanks for the input, and yes I know it's hard to answer without the whole story.. Let's just say that the Pres. made a comment to us one day in person, which I can't actually prove (other than the end result of what I'm dealing with). And that comment is the basis for why I believe he acted against us, and in contradiction to the well established standards in the community. I will go ahead and mail the board members, and include a cover letter as to the reasons they are receiving it. My hopes is that one of them will speak up and say what has been imposed on me isn't fair and should be addressed. I also intend to rally support from the immediate neighbors.

MikeC wrote: "Let's just say that the Pres. made a comment to us one day in person, which I can't actually prove .... And that comment is the basis for why I believe he acted against us.."

I don't understand the above. Presidents have no authority to act against any owner by themselves. Board make decisions including those involving disciplinary measure against owners. They make these decisions by voting at --it sounds like it'd be in your case -- closed executive session.

Also know that a president cannot not direct a board in the way. you speculate: "We're not going to do anything a bout this." The press has n o authority to direct. a Board in such a way.*

If the "act" against you involved turning down an ARC request, or withholding or restricting the use of common area amenities, or fining you, only the Board can act to make those decisions.

In addition, what are these "well - established standards?" Perhaps you can name them as they probably are common in most HOAs.

Agreed with others re: the tone of your letter to the Board, which, of course, you may send: Please avoid imputing "motives" for the behavior of the prez. Provide only crisp, solid facts.

* We have seen on this Forum ignorant, stupid or lazy boards that neglect their responsibilities and give a lot of power to the president. In doing this, the are NOT practicing their fiduciary obligations to the HOA.

Well said.