Alan Schantz Defense/Plaintiff Expert & Rebuttal Witness
805.405.3145 hoadvdceo@gmail.com
THE BEST WAY TO PREDICT THE FUTURE IS TO CREATE IT
Alan’s testimony in court has contributed decisively to client victories
Winning San Luis Obispo California Jury Trial Verdict for Homeowners Persecuted with Selective Enforcement and Illegal use of CC&Rs. Jury awarded over $500,000 to homeowner
Homeowner’s attorney stated, “Alan I quoted some effective passages from your testimony in my closing argument and we won on all counts!”
HOA Directors engaged in selective enforcement against a homeowner for five years. To persecute and harass the homeowner HOA Board illegally changed the governing documents without required notice and vote of the membership. The jury found in favor of the homeowner on all counts. Jury awarded damages and attorney fees in excess of $500,000 to the homeowner.
$17,000,000 HOA Construction Defect Claim vs. Developer resulted in settlement of less than $500,000
Developer’s attorney stated, “Alan’s testimony produced an amazingly low award.”
Alan’s testimony in arbitration of a $17,000,000 construction defect lawsuit by HOA vs. Master Developer of Phoenix, Arizona community resulted in Plaintiff’s award of less than $500,000. A member of the arbitration panel referred Alan to a partner in his firm as Expert Witness on separate HOA case.
Justice for abused HOA members in Los Angeles jury trial
"Alan we won because of your testimony in court. The jury said your testimony was the reason they gave our clients all they wanted." Paul Katrinak, Esq. after the winning jury trial verdict for Homeowners vs. HOA
Alan’s testimony at the Los Angeles Superior Court jury trial resulted in a winning jury verdict for residents of an East Los Angeles government sponsored housing community. Homeowners had sued their HOA Board for fraud and refusing to allow fair Board elections .
'Understanding Your HOA The Easy Way’© DVD
THE HOA INFORMATION EVERY RESIDENT NEEDS IN JUST 15-MINUTES
'Understanding Your HOA The Easy Way'© DVD includes Spanish 2nd Audio & Subtitles in English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Russian & Armenian.
Explains HOA purpose, operations and member responsibilities & benefits with 97 essential points of HOA information in 15-minutes total viewing time!
"If you came from Mars and never heard of HOAs in just 15 minutes viewing time you'd understand and be ready to live in one!"
'Understanding Your HOA The Easy Way'© runs just 15-minutes is fast-paced, concise and holds viewer interest. Responsibilities and Benefits of HOA living are explained while promoting Awareness, Understanding and Participation in the HOA.
HOA questions are answered and misconceptions dispelled. 'Understanding Your HOA The Easy Way'© helps reduce issues and conflicts by explaining an HOA's Purpose and Limitations, Management, Governance, Rules and Enforcement procedures, Architectural Review process and the Builder / Developer role in new HOAs.
Chapter content of the 15-minute DVD 'Understanding Your HOA The Easy Way'©
INTRODUCTION
PURPOSE AND AUTHORITY OF AN HOA
ARCHITECTURAL (ARC) GUIDELINES AND REVIEW PROCESS
CONDOMINIUM HOAS
THE DEVELOPER'S ROLE IN YOUR NEW HOA
WHO RUNS YOUR HOA?
BOARD BUSINESS MEETINGS
ANNUAL MEETINGS
YOUR HOA DUES
YOUR HOA BUDGET
COVENANTS, CONDITIONS & RESTRICTIONS (CC&Rs)
HOA RULES AND ENFORCEMENT
PARTICIPATION IN YOUR HOA
SUMMARY
All in just 15 minutes total viewing time!
'Understanding Your HOA The Easy Way'© is perfect for:
Single family HOAs
Multi-family HOAs
Developer / Builder New HOAs
Management Companies winning new account proposals
'Understanding Your HOA The Easy Way'© may be paid for by home buyers as part of the HOA transfer / set up fee at close of escrow. DVD can be provided to HOA members as a community education budget item.