October 11, 2008 Conference
The first Texas Homeowners for HOA Reform, Inc. conference brought homeowners to Houston from across the state. The conference was co-sponsored by the Social Justice Committee of the University of St. Thomas and The League of Women Voters - Houston Area. Also attending the October 11, 2008 conference was the nationally known host of "On the Commons" - Shu Bartholomew. (www.onthecommons.us).
As many related the abuses and problems they have suffered, it became evident that these are not "isolated instances" but the norm. A power-point presentation of the updated HOAdata.org database confirmed that foreclosure filings, fines, fees, and other charges have increased dramatically.
The structure and secrecy surrounding HOA operations encourages the injustices and abuses suffered by homeowners as they have become the victims of embezzlement, discrimination, extortion, and economic terrorism. The primary beneficiaries of the HOAs are not the members but rather the vendors of the association.
