The Edgewood Information Archive

Screenshot archive of a forum post written by Shane Hill during the 2024 Edgewood HOA recall effort, addressing statements made during the association’s Annual Community Meeting regarding alleged recall-related legal costs and homeowner participation in the statutory recall process.

In the archived discussion, Shane Hill states that former property manager Tony Zogopoulos of Network Community Management informed HOA members that a resident-led recall effort could cost the association approximately $7,500 in legal fees. According to the post, this statement was presented during a community meeting without prior board notice, membership approval, or explanation regarding why attorney involvement would allegedly be required.

The post describes concern among homeowners—particularly elderly residents—who allegedly believed they could become personally responsible for substantial legal expenses if the recall proceeded. Shane Hill states that the confusion surrounding the reported legal costs contributed to delays in submitting recall petition signatures that had already been gathered within the community.

The archived thread references provisions of the California Davis–Stirling Act, including sections relating to HOA elections, recalls, and member rights to assemble and communicate. Shane Hill argues that California law does not require legal fees as a condition of a homeowner-led recall and states that legitimate recall expenses are generally limited to administrative election costs such as ballots, notices, and independent election inspectors.

The forum post also cites reported recall cost ranges from HOA election providers and community association resources, asserting that a typical recall election for a community the size of Edgewood would generally cost significantly less than the figure discussed during the meeting. The post characterizes the reported $7,500 estimate as potentially discouraging homeowner participation in governance activities protected under California law.

The archived discussion concludes with calls for transparency, accurate information regarding HOA governance procedures, and informed homeowner participation in community elections and recall efforts. The post additionally notes that the discussion reflects personal observations and interpretation of publicly observable HOA conduct and was shared for informational purposes rather than legal advice.