I.ve had it Going ROGUE

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LetA (Nevada)
Posts: 2,679

Posted:

What authority as Board President do I have to go over the head of the property manager to
call a qualified electrician to attend to the issues plaguing the jacuzzi?

Last week I was finally vindicated by an electrician that was called out by the property manager.

For years our PM was adamant, insisting the spa heater had to be tied into the jets to the jacuzzi
when the emergency switch is pulled, both the jets and the heater need to be killed.

Since the pool re-opened in May, the brand new heater kept shutting down. The PM's general maintenance
contractor cited electrical work that needs to be completed, but their license does not cover those needs.

An electrician inspected the wiring and stated the spa heater does not need to be connected to the emergency switch
it is NOT required by code or the NEC.

They replaced the emergency shutoff switch to and actual emergency switch. I was under the impression that this would solve
our issues, but I was wrong.

Sunday I went to the jacuzzi, the water was hot but the jets did not come on.
I text the PM who immediately whined about the emergency switch, The emergency switch was not touched, the water was hot.

I asked if the electrician removed the heater from the emergency switch, his reply was I don't know.

I have had it with this clown, he needs to go. Since the other two board members are comfortable with the way things are
I feel it's time to go ROGUE.
Can I hire an electrician to get these matters addressed and repaired?

I am heavily considering hiring an attorney and suing the HOA. The 300 other members deserve better.
I have also prepared a letter to the NV RED NV Real Estate division and have him called before the RED board for a hearing, and
possible license suspension or get his license revoked.

SheliaH (Indiana)
Posts: 6,964

Posted:

You may be board president, but you're NOT GOD, so get over yourself. Do you think you're the only one who's concerned about the Jacuzzi' frequent breakdowns? I know it's inconvenient, but this isn't a roof or a sinkhole in the middle of an association owned street that just swallowed someone's car. You WILL survive not having a Jacuzzi. Who knows - maybe the real problem is the thing's reached t h e end of life and it's time to get another one.

Nor is this only your amenity or wallet - this is the ASSOCIATION'S property and the money is everyone's money, as Melissa used to say. You want the electrician hired, call your colleagues, have a meeting and make a decision. If you can't or refuse to do this properly, sit down from the president's position and let someone with a better temperament take over.

You've read too many conversations on this website to know that people going rogue, whether it's a board officer, the entire board, property manager, attorney, never ends well. Sue if you like, but remember it's one thing to sue, another to win and yet another to collect.

It's OK to come and rant, but after you're done, are you any closer to resolving the problem? No? Why not sit down, me a few de e p breaths, and then suggest to you colleagues that it n ay be to n e to take this out of the property manager's hands and YOU volunteer to make the phone calls, get estimates for the board's consideration and then serve as primary contact between the board and the contractor.

All the property manager has to do is file the paperwork and cut the check at the appropriate time. If all of this blows up, it's your behind. Ready to take this on? Good luck to you.

On, if the board agrees and the property manager doesn't like it, too bad. The general maintenance person shot his shot and missed.

If it is not right do not do it; if it is not true do not say it. Marcus Aurelius

DeanJ
Posts: 1,786

Posted:

Here is the bottom line, if the board has authorized the expense. Call who you want.

LetA (Nevada)
Posts: 2,679

Posted:

I have filed a complaint with the NV RED against the PM license. Since the other two board members don't care, I will
be contacting an attorney in regards to filing suit against the HOA and the PMC.

There's no reason for this to be constantly happening. It's Not only the Jacuzzi that is non functional, the Park Splash Pad
has been broke for over 4 years. Signs in the community are faded and sun burned, those have been reported to the PM, and all he does is drag
his feet.

DeanJ
Posts: 1,786

Posted:

A PM only does what the board approves. Has the board approved funds for sign replacent or painting?

Also, if you are going to sue the HOA, you need to resign as president.

LetA (Nevada)
Posts: 2,679

Posted:

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Posted By DeanJ on 07/10/2025 4:25 AM
A PM only does what the board approves. Has the board approved funds for sign replacent or painting?

Also, if you are going to sue the HOA, you need to resign as president.

Yes, sighs were approved over a year ago. Everything aforementioned was previously approved.

JackS20 (North Carolina)
Posts: 271

Posted:

this is Hillarious, YoU are president and are sUing the other 2 board MeMbers becaUse the spa is not working rigHT? If tHat's the biggest issUE at Yoru HOA, coNgrats, YoU Have a good life.

DeanJ
Posts: 1,786

Posted:

Quote:

Posted By LetA on 07/10/2025 8:19 PM

Yes, sighs were approved over a year ago. Everything aforementioned was previously approved.

Your issue seems to be a PM not doing their job, or at least that’s your perception. If you want to sue somebody, sue the PM for not performing.

LetA (Nevada)
Posts: 2,679

Posted:

Quote:

Posted By DeanJ on 07/11/2025 7:47 AM

Posted By LetA on 07/10/2025 8:19 PM

Yes, sighs were approved over a year ago. Everything aforementioned was previously approved.

Your issue seems to be a PM not doing their job, or at least that’s your perception. If you want to sue somebody, sue the PM for not performing.

I would have to get one of the other two board members to agree to suing the PMC for breech of contract.

JulieH4
Posts: 75

Posted:

LetA, What about going to your fellow Board members with a different electrician and letting them know why you would like a second opinion? Would that work? If the entire Board wants it, what can the PM do? As a PM myself, I always go with what the Board wants.

LetA (Nevada)
Posts: 2,679

Posted:

this is goig to be the formative plan if the other board members agree great if not oh well

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