The purpose of this page is to share HOA horror stories in an effort to improve our communities, inform our residents, and involve homeowners in HOA decisions. A subgoal is to hold HOA accountable for their actions.
This page was created after an attempt by the Autumn Trace Board of Directors to silence some homeowners all in an effort to keep the community in the dark about the Board's unethical practices and with complete disregard of the Autumn Trace Bylaws.
**Check out the "What They've Done" section below to see ways that these practices have cost and will continue to cost the homeowners money. Make sure you come back later for updates.**
You should also contact your Board to request information about how they're spending money and ask them to stop allowing their personal vendetta to cost you money.
Ignored the Autumn Trace Bylaws Section 3.21 by improperly and unjustly revoking my access to community amenities. This, in part, has led to legal action, the cost of which will be passed on to you, the homeowner.
Because of said legal action, the Board is now denying simple requests such as copies of the budget (which is typically provided prior to the annual meeting), stating that all requests now have to go through the attorney, the cost of which will be passed on to you, the homeowner.
Denied access to meeting minutes, which are available to all residents (and is a right, per the Covenants). The cost of hiring an attorney to obtain these records will also be passed on to you, the homeowner.
Ignored complaints of residents when they expressed concerns that the detention pond was not draining properly.
Per Greenville County Code Enforcement and 4 detention storm water experts, detention ponds should be maintained twice per year to minimize damage and costly repairs.
According to Dec 2023 budget, damaged pipes cost $7500 to repair.
Per Greenville County Code Enforcement, ponds are REQUIRED to be maintained twice per year.
Failure to do so will result in a $750 fine and up to $7500/offense if not rectified and the matter has to go to court.