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Villa Moura Owners Challenge $26,000 Roof Assessment, Seek Recall
9/1/2026
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Story summary
- Villa Moura condo homeowners in San Clemente are challenging a $26,000 roof assessment.
- Residents filed a claim alleging the assessment is illegal and seek to recall the HOA board.
- Homeowners say the board threatened liens on any property that fails to pay.
- Tenants say the work fails California Code of Regulations 5610 emergency standards.
- Attorney Michael Kushner says California law forces owners to pay assessments even while disputing them.
