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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Maybe they think you do work for them? If they're new to homeownership, they may not realize that you are their neighbor and a board volunteer, not a paid staff member or part of a management company. (I know, I know... but some people really are that stupid.)

Next time they start in, you need to clarify:
"Bert, it sounds like you and Ernie have some very specific ideas about how our neighborhood should be managed. Like you, I'm a resident, not a property manager, so I can only do so much -- my real job keeps me pretty busy. We'd love to have your energy on the board -- why not consider serving a term yourself? Our next meeting is Aug. 15."

"Yeah, I'm pretty busy so I wouldn't be able to volunteer the way you do. But let me tell you about how the grass should be cut..."

"As I said, our next meeting is Aug. 15. If you have ideas, either add them to the agenda that gets circulated on the neighborhood listserv in advance, or show up at the pool house at 7:00. Good to see you, but I gotta run."[/quote]

My experience:

HOA President: "Bert, thanks for sharing your thoughts. You and Ernie should pay a special assessment of $10,000 because I volunteered to be HOA president and lack the knowledge to adequately bid our new roof to an affordable and quality contractor. Oh, there might be another $10,000 added to next FY's special assessment because our contractor might raise his prices since I mistakenly allowed an unlimited escalation clause for inflation in the original contract. You should trust my poor judgement because I've sacrificed the last few years serving in this role even though I don't want you to hold me accountable for our HOA's bad decisions. [b]If you try to be on the board, I'll counter you with excruciating nuance to stonewall your alternative options so we follow what I want to do, costing you more money.[/b]"
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If you'd do it better, YOU be HOA president. [/quote]

See bold.[/quote]

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