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THE SURPRISING POWERS HOAs HAVE TO WREAK HAVOC IN PEOPLE’S LIVES
The April 10, 2023 episode of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver featured a segment where the host discusses homeowners associations (HOAs) and the surprising amount of power they wield.
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It Sounds Like Dodging $1.3 Million Questions With Personal Attacks Is The Strategy. What Am I Missing
August 2, 2025
Technology Committee Chair Jacob Lopata responded to my analysis of the $1.3 million cable contract with vague accusations of “distortions and demonstrable falsehoods” while failing to identify a single specific error. Instead, he called me a liar through official Association communications, potentially exposing the HOA to legal risk.
HOA Board Approves $1.3M Basic Cable Contract
July 20, 2025
The 175 East Delaware Place HOA Board just approved a $1.3 million, three-year ad-supported basic cable contract that imposes the cost on every owner, an unavoidable subsidy for a dying service that negatively impacts property values.
Our Right To Know Election Results Is Being Removed
May 18, 2025
Imagine a bank that suddenly announces, “We’ll no longer tell you your balance after each transaction. Just trust that we’ll record everything correctly and let you know your total… eventually.” That’s exactly what our board leadership is proposing by eliminating same-day preliminary election results.
Burglary at 175 E. Delaware Pl. HOA Met With Stonewalling
May 11, 2025
A resident’s unit at 175 E. Delaware Pl. was entered without permission by a now-terminated staff member. While Board President Scott Timmerman confirmed the breach and announced a $51,000 digital key management system upgrade, he has refused to answer critical questions about what failed, who was responsible, and what’s being done to prevent this from happening again.
Break-In Raises Serious Security Questions
May 4, 2025
Is our building doing enough to protect residents? A recent burglary has raised urgent questions about security, oversight, and accountability that remain unanswered.
Why Transparency Matters
April 20, 2025
Imagine feeling a growing unease as you realize critical decisions about the building you call home are being controlled by a single board officer. At 175 E Delaware Pl, residents are facing this unsettling reality as the Board President’s unilateral control over the process to identify the election services provider lacked transparency after past election issues raises serious questions about whose interests are being served.
HOA Surveys That Matter: The Courage to Ask Better Questions
March 9, 2025
When my HOA Board recently announced plans to distribute a “feedback survey,” I was initially optimistic. But instead of thoughtful questions designed to provide the Association with actionable information, we received vague topics with rating categories that left no room for corresponding feedback. Worse yet, many owners were intentionally excluded. With the management company’s contract renewal in process, we deserve better. Let’s examine the specific problems with this approach and detail how a process that truly values every resident’s voice works.
The Smart HOA’s Guide to Management Contract Renewal Success
February 2, 2025
When a high-rise condominium’s board president recently announced his approach to reviewing their property management contract, he unknowingly provided a perfect example of how not to handle this critical decision. Let’s examine why this common approach falls short and explore a better way forward.
A Lesson from “I’m a Mac” Ads
January 19, 2025
Remember Apple’s iconic “I’m a Mac” commercials? In one particularly telling 2007 ad, the “PC” character proudly announces his budget allocation: nearly everything goes to advertising to counter Windows Vista’s negative press, leaving virtually nothing for actual improvements. When “Mac” suggests fixing the underlying problems instead, PC dismisses the idea, doubling down on PR spending. … Read more
