Dear George: We signed a builder contract in February. It was for $128,990. The home was supposed to be 2,690 square feet. By mid-April the builder had poured the foundation and begun the framing. While visiting the site, a sales counselor informed me the builder had made a mistake. The home was now going to be 2,290 square feet. The builder offered $3,000 in "upgrades" to compensate us for the difference. We think the difference of 400 square feet should be closer to $15,000. The builder won"t budge. We can abandon the home. In that case, we"d get our money back. But we love the neighborhood. We feel cheated and misled despite our emotional attachments to the area. What could be our course of action? -- Misled
Getting and keeping dedicated board and committee members is one of a community association"s greatest challenges. How can the board avoid the burn-out that comes with time on the job? Here are a few suggestions: