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What can be done to stop this? I find it ridiculous that even if
there is an underlying problem, the cost to repair the road this year
was $5500. At that rate, we could repair the road for 41 years for
the cost of replacement. This even assumes that the new road
wouldn't even have to have repairs in that time, which is probably
impossible.


Most likely the contractor is a close relative of a board member.

Check your association's by-laws. Maybe a petition, recall election, or
other remedy for a rogue board is provided. You'll have to have at hand a
copy of the by-laws when you visit your attorney anyway.



That is basicly it. Read your documents. If it is a very unpopular
decision, you might be able to recall the board members and elect a new
board. Board has a duty to maintain the property. A possible, but very
doubtful, out is whether this could be considered a "material
alteration" and require consent by a majority of owners and not just
board members. Don't feel too bad .. our monthly assessment is $285
every month. No roads to pave ) Read your state statute HOA.
Florida has separate statutes for condos and for HOA's.