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The Wellington Woods Homeowners' Association should stop this, or any, lawsuit that goes directly against the Association's mission statement, prominently described in the first paragraph of the official Association guidebook.
WELLINGTON WOODS HOA MISSION STATEMENT:
* Maintain or improve the value of properties within the allotment.
* Provide a safe neighborhood.
* Provide an attractive neighborhood.
* Be fiscally responsible to the members and the community.
* Be a good neighbor.
One of our neighbors has completed a beautiful cabana by the pool in their back yard. The subject cabana/pool improvement obviously increases the neighborhood's property values, and makes the neighborhood more attractive. However, the officers of our Association have decided to file a lawsuit against one of our own members for this improvement. We expect the Association's officers to pursue necessary action to "maintain or improve the value of properties within the allotment." The Association exists to prevent cars up on blocks or chicken coops in our neighbors front yards. Yet, this frivolous and vexatious litigation has no merit, and is in stark contrast to the official mission statement published by the HOA.
The board members should restrict their activities to the Association's mission statement, as outlined in the Association Guidebook, instead or arbitrarily imposing their subjective and capricious will on defenseless members. This lawsuit is neither fiscally responsible, nor the actions of a good neighbor. The HOA could lose due to selective enforcement or waiver. The HOA may choose to retroactively pursue other members to justify continuing with this frivolous lawsuit. Should potential buyers learn of this type of HOA activity, it may make Wellington Woods properties less desirable. Compared to all the negativity involved in this most sever action possible by the HOA, continued litigation seems most unreasonable.
Since the mission of the Association is so clearly outlined, and the expectations and standards for appropriate conduct by the Association are so minimal, we members do not get get involved in the minutia of the Association's proceedings. However, it is now imperative we intervene to protect our own home ownership interests. If the Association is willing to take this type of action against a single member who must bear the individual expense of defending the Association's unprovoked and malicious actions, what may be the next action the HOA will take against any other member who falls out of favor with officers of the Association. It appears the Association is taking advantage of the limited oversight and accountability afforded those small few who exercise considerable control over all of our home ownership rights. Our strength lies in signing this petition requesting the abhorrent and odious lawsuit filed by our HOA to be stopped. The Association was designed to complete the mission statement above, and this activity is not commensurate with the HOA mission. Please add your voice to the roar of reason, and sign the petition to ask this litigation be stopped. If unable to add your signature at this time, please leave a comment. Thank you.
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August 26, 2016
The board continues to ignore our concerns while wasting dues on this litigation. Please call your neighbors today to explain why money meant for community upkeep is being spent on legal fees. Send an email to the board members demanding they drop this lawsuit immediately.
August 26, 2016
The board cannot ignore this momentum when they see how many neighbors oppose this lawsuit. Post our petition link to your personal Facebook page and text three neighbors who live in Wellington Woods to keep this pressure building.
23 Comments
If this tastefully constructed cabana is not within the regulations of our HOA bylaws, then maybe we need to change the bylaws to accommodate what appears to be a very reasonable addition to the property for the enjoyment of the homeowners. I do not want my dues used for such a ridiculous lawsuit. If this litigation leads to a dues assessment next year, I would suggest that portion not be paid.
Denise and Bruce have done wonderful work on their home since they have moved in. I admire the cabana from our home. It was not done cheaply, and for that I thank them. Being their next door neighbor, I have no problem with their improvements or the cabana whatsoever. I hope that this case is dropped against them, and the HOA can put our dues towards something that actually improves the neighborhood.
The cabana is beautiful! The HOA needs find another way to spend their time. We don’t need any more harassing, stalking and discriminating neighbors than we already have.
I live here 46 years one of the first to build I also have been down that road with the HOA and Town of Weddington. It’s how some are targeted and some get away within their own.
To Anonymous You seem like an angry man/woman. Page 22 from the wellington Hills booklet states that pool structures are allowed. Why are you doing this? the HOA agreement you noted is outdated from 2003, theres been a updated document in 2009.
This is a ridiculous lawsuit. Can no one use common sense? This obviously improves the value of the home and the community. Do we need an election to remove from office the officers who believe this is a good use of our fees?
Jan, I don't know where you should send your email. I would think the "right people" to review your displeasure with this lawsuit would be the officers of the HOA. Unfortunately, I don't know who they all are either. Sorry, I am not very helpful. I think it is interesting that those who think this is a bad idea are all taking responsibility for their comments, but those that support the litigation choose to remain anonymous. Truthfulness and transparency are fundamental when building trust. It may be unfair, but those in positions of authority have to be held to a higher standard of accountability. Maybe we are expecting too much out of the HOA leadership when we expect them to protect our property values, and be good neighbors at the same time.
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Status: Closed — this petition is no longer accepting signatures.
Final supporters
The Wellington Woods Homeowners' Association should stop this, or any, lawsuit that goes directly against the Association's mission statement, prominently described in the first paragraph of the official Association guidebook.
WELLINGTON WOODS HOA MISSION STATEMENT:
* Maintain or improve the value of properties within the allotment.
* Provide a safe neighborhood.
* Provide an attractive neighborhood.
* Be fiscally responsible to the members and the community.
* Be a good neighbor.
One of our neighbors has completed a beautiful cabana by the pool in their back yard. The subject cabana/pool improvement obviously increases the neighborhood's property values, and makes the neighborhood more attractive. However, the officers of our Association have decided to file a lawsuit against one of our own members for this improvement. We expect the Association's officers to pursue necessary action to "maintain or improve the value of properties within the allotment." The Association exists to prevent cars up on blocks or chicken coops in our neighbors front yards. Yet, this frivolous and vexatious litigation has no merit, and is in stark contrast to the official mission statement published by the HOA.
The board members should restrict their activities to the Association's mission statement, as outlined in the Association Guidebook, instead or arbitrarily imposing their subjective and capricious will on defenseless members. This lawsuit is neither fiscally responsible, nor the actions of a good neighbor. The HOA could lose due to selective enforcement or waiver. The HOA may choose to retroactively pursue other members to justify continuing with this frivolous lawsuit. Should potential buyers learn of this type of HOA activity, it may make Wellington Woods properties less desirable. Compared to all the negativity involved in this most sever action possible by the HOA, continued litigation seems most unreasonable.
Since the mission of the Association is so clearly outlined, and the expectations and standards for appropriate conduct by the Association are so minimal, we members do not get get involved in the minutia of the Association's proceedings. However, it is now imperative we intervene to protect our own home ownership interests. If the Association is willing to take this type of action against a single member who must bear the individual expense of defending the Association's unprovoked and malicious actions, what may be the next action the HOA will take against any other member who falls out of favor with officers of the Association. It appears the Association is taking advantage of the limited oversight and accountability afforded those small few who exercise considerable control over all of our home ownership rights. Our strength lies in signing this petition requesting the abhorrent and odious lawsuit filed by our HOA to be stopped. The Association was designed to complete the mission statement above, and this activity is not commensurate with the HOA mission. Please add your voice to the roar of reason, and sign the petition to ask this litigation be stopped. If unable to add your signature at this time, please leave a comment. Thank you.
Updates
August 26, 2016
The board continues to ignore our concerns while wasting dues on this litigation. Please call your neighbors today to explain why money meant for community upkeep is being spent on legal fees. Send an email to the board members demanding they drop this lawsuit immediately.
August 26, 2016
The board cannot ignore this momentum when they see how many neighbors oppose this lawsuit. Post our petition link to your personal Facebook page and text three neighbors who live in Wellington Woods to keep this pressure building.
23 Comments
What about fixing the street light in front of my home that has been out for the past 4-5 months and maintaining the rusted maiboxes instead of spending the abundant reserves on litigation? Is the Board also going to go after the people who have installed wooden fences?
If this tastefully constructed cabana is not within the regulations of our HOA bylaws, then maybe we need to change the bylaws to accommodate what appears to be a very reasonable addition to the property for the enjoyment of the homeowners. I do not want my dues used for such a ridiculous lawsuit. If this litigation leads to a dues assessment next year, I would suggest that portion not be paid.
Denise and Bruce have done wonderful work on their home since they have moved in. I admire the cabana from our home. It was not done cheaply, and for that I thank them. Being their next door neighbor, I have no problem with their improvements or the cabana whatsoever. I hope that this case is dropped against them, and the HOA can put our dues towards something that actually improves the neighborhood.
The cabana is beautiful! The HOA needs find another way to spend their time. We don’t need any more harassing, stalking and discriminating neighbors than we already have.
I live here 46 years one of the first to build I also have been down that road with the HOA and Town of Weddington. It’s how some are targeted and some get away within their own.
To Anonymous You seem like an angry man/woman. Page 22 from the wellington Hills booklet states that pool structures are allowed. Why are you doing this? the HOA agreement you noted is outdated from 2003, theres been a updated document in 2009.
This is a ridiculous lawsuit. Can no one use common sense? This obviously improves the value of the home and the community. Do we need an election to remove from office the officers who believe this is a good use of our fees?
Jan, I don't know where you should send your email. I would think the "right people" to review your displeasure with this lawsuit would be the officers of the HOA. Unfortunately, I don't know who they all are either. Sorry, I am not very helpful. I think it is interesting that those who think this is a bad idea are all taking responsibility for their comments, but those that support the litigation choose to remain anonymous. Truthfulness and transparency are fundamental when building trust. It may be unfair, but those in positions of authority have to be held to a higher standard of accountability. Maybe we are expecting too much out of the HOA leadership when we expect them to protect our property values, and be good neighbors at the same time.
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What about fixing the street light in front of my home that has been out for the past 4-5 months and maintaining the rusted maiboxes instead of spending the abundant reserves on litigation? Is the Board also going to go after the people who have installed wooden fences?