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San Clemente condo owners stunned by sudden $26,000 HOA fee for emergency roof assessment
ABC7 Los Angeles • • business
Key Points:
- Homeowners at the Villa Moura condominium complex in San Clemente are contesting a $26,000 emergency assessment for roof replacements, arguing the cost is financially burdensome and questioning its legal basis.
- Residents claim the roofing project does not qualify as an emergency under California regulations and that they should have been allowed to vote on the repairs, which they view as deferred maintenance.
- The HOA board has warned that liens may be placed on properties if owners do not pay, adding to residents' financial stress, especially for retirees and those on fixed incomes.
- Some homeowners are seeking to recall HOA board members and are considering legal action, while an expert notes that residents must pay assessments even if they dispute them under California law.
- The HOA board has not commented due to ongoing legal matters, and experts recommend that homeowners consider loss assessment coverage in their insurance policies to help manage such unexpected costs.
