• A luxury Altadena community levied a $23,614 HOA bill on all residents after fire damage, giving homeowners 34 days to pay.
  • The hasty deadline and threats of liens sparked fierce neighbor-to-neighbor conflict and litigation against residents whose homes burned or were damaged in the Eaton fire.
  • Questions linger over whether seemingly rushed repairs and beautification prioritized property values over genuine community recovery.

The $23,614 “special assessment” — forced upon every homeowner in the community — pitted neighbor against neighbor, leading to a mini civil war. Epithets were hurled, threats were levied, emergency Zoom meetings were called.

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SO MANY horror stories about HOA’s and the power they wield over property rights……….