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Hi Johnny, until a few years ago all 6 lot owners were on the SC. But when some works had to be done ($80,000 or so) and I insisted on multiple quotes, not just the two offered by the Sec/Tsr, he made a speech indicating he can’t work with me. He convinced three senior citizens (lot owners) to vote with him. And so he had 4 votes in the bag (him+3) before he even bothered with the 6th lot owner. He in effect removed me form the SC.
He also had an issue with me refusing he be paid for work he did on the OC property without ever seeking approval in advance. Yes Sir. He bought materials, did the work and asked for the money he said he was entitled to. No quotes from others were given in advance of the work being done. Heck, he did not even quote in advance. Having 3 others under his spell meant he KNEW he’d be paid even without seeking prior approval. I don’t know if the other owners are cowards or easily intimidated.
And to think years ago before we had a managing agent he mixed his money with the OC’s. Very, very unsavoury behaviour, IMHO.