If you’ve ever used our services you might have spoken with Douglas Kruschen in Los Angeles. Douglas has proven to be an invaluable resource. He’s a technology solutions provider who works primarily in the property management space, is an SSU trained paralegal who earned a coveted internship with a past Oklahoma state insurance commissioner’s general counsel, and all around good guy who understands the hardships HOA members face…after all, he implements the back end compliance systems managers use to make owners’ lives miserable. You’re likely reading this because you’re one of the disgruntled members of one of California’s over 50,000 common interest developments.

What sets Douglas apart is that he’s not all talk. He’s willing to take action and litigate issues when necessary, always with the goal of setting a precedent that can benefit everyone. Earlier this year, in my introductory blog post in fact, we discussed how to use California Corporations Code section 7515 to address quorum-related issues in an HOA.

Recently, in October, Douglas initiated his own 7515 petition after his HOA abruptly ended a successful election and claimed “no quorum.” One of the lifer board members had convinced the inspector to reverse their tabulation. The case, Kruschen v. Annandale Townhouse Association, Inc., is ongoing in the Los Angeles Superior Court (Case No. 19VECP00459). We will keep you updated on the outcome. Good luck, Douglas!