Q: I want to know if I must file one small claims case with two defendants, or can I file two, or one civil and a sm. case?
The current situation is for the recent events for the last several months:
1. March 28, verbal harassment at a Board meeting (a lawsuit was open)
2. April 30, selective enforcement Notices of Violation (they ignored my reply in May)
3. June 11, Board assessed a $1,000 fine, a secret until 7-3
4. June 20, sent me an email '2nd Notice' **, AFTER the fine on 6-11 (I replied 6-27, complying)
5. July 3, Fine info and Grievance Hearing invitation, for July 18, I took timeline & other proof ***
6 July 23, the theft of my front yard personal property, they stole ALL MY PLANTED PLANTS. I called 911.
** 6-20 I was reminded of their rule that "I could plant my potted plants". *** I believe it's safe to say I won the Grievance Hearing, but they still haven't acknowledged the results to me.
A: To obtain the advice you are seeking, you need to schedule a consultation with a lawyer handling HOA matters, even if you believe self-representation is the way to go. With HOA disputes, there are mediation and/or arbitration procedures that might have to be followed.
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