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[Katarina]

The same problems with Boards and lack of accountability is a widespread problem throughout Puna. Here in Fern Forest we have finally hired an attorney and will file a class action lawsuit against our community associations. The members are being denied their right to be heard and vote too, and when we complain they tell us we have no rights and to shut up. When that doesn't work, they defame and threaten you. It is outrageous and all these community subdivisions have been operating like a bunch of keystone cops for far too long and the time has come to put a stop to the ridiculous insanity. We recently called a special members meeting to remove the entire Board and replace them, all within the By-Laws, but they refuse to recognize it, so our only recourse is court. So, that is where we are headed. Your members may have to do the same. We plan to dissolve everything and start over from scratch here, that is what the members voted on 6/27/15. These Boards are supposed to represent the members, not their personal agendas. Transparency and accountability is key. These Board people should really read the HRS Title 23 and get to know exactly what their responsibilities are. They have a duty to be forth coming with any financial information and the members list to any member that asks for it in writing. They can also be sued for failure to comply with Title 23 irregardless of what their By-laws say, the State Law is the Law that will prevail.

I think there are a whole lot of people in HPP that would love to know how you are going about this Thunderfoot. Is your case criminal? Finding an attorney and getting a judge to let any case concerning home owners vs. a board proceed seems next to impossible. Please keep us posted.