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Posted By ElleN on 06/06/2026, 12:54 PM
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Posted By KarenT on 05/26/2026
, 12:08 PM
We had our HOA attorney help about 10 years ago with this owner & the owner was made to pay attorney fees
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Did a court order this owner to pay the HOA's attorney fees?
If not, then your board violated its own covenants.
Not necessarily. The OP said the attorney assisted the board with the previous skirmish, but didn't say if this landed in court and a judge ruled in the association's favor, but only awarded attorneys fees. This happened 10 years ago, so its too late to refund any money anyway. The OP didn't mention the documents, so we don't know if that was an issue
Unfortunately, there are timesin HOA land land where some people are a complete pain in the ass and the only way to address them is to be as professional as possible without resorting to yelling, cussing fistfights, etc. Tim's suggestions are the best - establish a email account for all board members and then decide what to do. If it's a simple maintenance issue, that can go to the property manager. If it's something that's related to an upcoming agenda item, let the homeowner know and encourage him/her/them to attend and listen to the proceedings.
Actually, the board should have something on its website or newsletter reming everyone of what's expected when it comes to contacting the board and overall processes when it comes to requests or complaints. Board members have lives outside the association and shouldn't have to deal with calls or unannounced visitors all day and night. You should expect an acknowledgement that your letter or phone message has been received, but that doesn't mean you'll get it as soon as you hit send or hang up. What you think is an emergency may n I t be the case, especially if it doesn't involve an immediate danger to life ir property. And if you and your neighbor have issues, you should be adult enough to resolve it ir perhaps get a friend or two to meditate. Or go to court and let's see who wins.
If it is not right do not do it; if it is not true do not say it. Marcus Aurelius