Petition to Dissolve Carriage Crossing, 2nd Addition Homeowners’ Association

To:

The Board of Directors
Carriage Crossing, 2nd Addition Homeowners’ Association

From:

The Undersigned Homeowners and Residents of Carriage Crossing, 2nd Addition

Date:

April 22, 2026

Subject:

Formal Petition for Dissolution of the Carriage Crossing, 2nd Addition Homeowners’ Association

I. Introduction

We, the undersigned homeowners and residents of Carriage Crossing, 2nd Addition, respectfully submit this petition to the Board of Directors requesting the formal dissolution of the Carriage Crossing, 2nd Addition Homeowners’ Association (“HOA”).

This petition is submitted in accordance with our rights as homeowners and pursuant to the governing documents of the HOA and applicable Kansas law. We believe that the continued existence and operations of the HOA no longer serve the best interests of the homeowners and the community at large.

II. Background

The Carriage Crossing, 2nd Addition HOA was established to promote the health, safety, welfare, and property values of residents in our community. However, over time, numerous issues have arisen that demonstrate that the HOA has failed to fulfill its stated purpose.

Despite homeowners continuing to pay dues and assessments, there is increasing dissatisfaction and concern regarding the financial practices, governance, communication, enforcement activities, and overall effectiveness of the HOA. Many homeowners now believe that the dissolution of the HOA is in the best interests of the community, and that local municipal services are sufficient to maintain neighborhood standards and enforcement.

III. Grounds for Dissolution

The following issues and grievances have compelled homeowners to seek dissolution of the HOA:

1. Financial Mismanagement and Lack of Transparency

Annual dues are collected from homeowners; however, there have been no visible or meaningful improvements within the neighborhood.
Common areas are left in disrepair, and no significant beautification efforts are occurring. Sidewalks remain damaged and neglected.
Budget records for the 2024 calendar year, including details of revenue and expenditures, are currently unavailable on the HOA’s website. Requests for these documents via phone and email have gone unanswered, with the HOA management service referring homeowners back to the website where records are not posted.
There is a pervasive lack of transparency regarding how funds are managed or allocated, leading to growing distrust and frustration among homeowners.

2. Lack of Community Engagement and Poor Communication

The HOA has repeatedly failed to engage homeowners in decision-making processes. Homeowners often feel ignored, and their input appears neither welcomed nor acted upon.
Notices of HOA meetings are frequently delivered with insufficient lead time, sometimes as little as 48 hours, making it impossible for many homeowners to attend or participate.
Communication from the HOA is inconsistent, incomplete, and sometimes contradictory, further eroding trust.

3. Overreaching Rules and Excessive Enforcement

The HOA has imposed rules and restrictions that many homeowners consider overly rigid, unreasonable, and intrusive, infringing upon property owners’ rights.
HOA inspectors routinely drive through the neighborhood photographing properties, creating a sense of surveillance rather than community stewardship.
The HOA emphasizes minor aesthetic or technical “violations” that do not materially impact the community’s safety, appearance, or property values, while neglecting more significant concerns.
Serious issues, such as vehicles illegally parked near fire hydrants—a direct safety hazard—are ignored.
The City of Maize Code Enforcement already provides inspections and ordinance enforcement. Homeowners question the need to pay additional dues for duplicative enforcement measures.

4. Ineffective Governance and Failure to Address Community Issues

HOA leadership has repeatedly failed to address legitimate community concerns.
Minor infractions generate prompt and sometimes aggressive communication, yet significant problems remain unresolved—for example:
A discarded mattress remained in the community pond for over five months.
Common areas are frequently overgrown, littered, and poorly maintained.
Abandoned and/or wrecked vehicles remain parked on neighborhood streets, requiring law enforcement intervention.
Sidewalks are deteriorating, posing tripping hazards and limiting safe pedestrian passage, especially for children and elderly residents.
Vehicles parked along curves obstruct visibility, creating traffic hazards and unsafe conditions for children playing nearby.

5. Disproportionate Dues and Assessments

HOA dues and assessments have increased or remained high despite a lack of corresponding services or community improvements.
The HOA has failed to demonstrate how collected funds are meaningfully reinvested in the neighborhood.
According to a statement provided by HOA Management Services, dues are reportedly used for:
Landscaping and grounds maintenance, consisting primarily of mowing and trimming the entrance area from 45th Street North.
Property inspections conducted every two weeks.
Financial and administrative costs, including accounting, legal fees, and management expenses.
Meetings and communication, including mailings and email updates.
The community has no playground, recreational facility, pool, or significant shared infrastructure requiring maintenance or high expenses.
Money is unnecessarily spent on postage for printed communications that duplicate emails, constituting wasteful expenditure.

6. Decline in Property Values

Despite the HOA’s stated mission to preserve property values, there is little to no evidence demonstrating that the HOA’s activities have improved the neighborhood’s overall appeal or property valuations.
Research and historical data suggest that an overabundance of rental properties in a community may contribute to declining property values. The HOA has failed to implement any effective measures to address this issue or to protect homeowners’ long-term investments.

IV. Proposed Resolution

In light of the above issues, we, the undersigned homeowners, formally request the following actions from the Board of Directors:

That the Carriage Crossing, 2nd Addition Homeowners’ Association be dissolved at the conclusion of any current contractual obligations, in compliance with the HOA’s governing documents and applicable state laws.
That the HOA’s governing documents, including Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) and Bylaws, be amended as required to reflect the dissolution.
That all collection of HOA dues and assessments cease following the effective date of dissolution.
That any remaining funds held by the HOA be accounted for and either:
Distributed back to homeowners on a fair, pro-rata basis; or
Applied to specific, mutually agreed-upon projects that directly benefit the community prior to dissolution.
That, following dissolution, the City of Maize Code Enforcement serve as the sole authority for enforcing municipal ordinances and community standards in Carriage Crossing, 2nd Addition, eliminating redundant and unnecessary enforcement efforts.

V. Conclusion

The undersigned homeowners believe that dissolving the HOA is in the best interests of the Carriage Crossing, 2nd Addition community. We desire to regain autonomy over our properties, eliminate unnecessary costs, and rely on the City of Maize for fair and consistent enforcement of community standards.

We respectfully urge the Board of Directors to consider the concerns outlined in this petition and to take all necessary steps to initiate the dissolution process in a timely, transparent, and fair manner.

Thank you for your attention to this important matter. We look forward to your prompt response.

Sincerely,

The Homeowners of Carriage Crossing, 2nd Addition