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HOA Denies Community Pool Passes to a Hispanic Family for Six Years
Quail Valley HOA charges $13,643 for “dead/bare grass,” places lien on the home. Join a Court Watch on Wednesday August 7, 2024 at 9:00 AM
Steven Lapham, Neighbor
- Gaithersburg, MD
Steven Sellers Lapham is a retired editor (science & social studies education), amateur musician, PTA volunteer, MoCo Weed Warrior, and 21-year resident of Quail Valley, which is just outside the boundary of the City of Gaithersburg. These blogs are my own reporting & opinions. FYI, I'm a member of the Silver Spring Justice Coalition, Voices from the Holy Land Online Film Salon, and UUs for Justice in the Middle East, as well as the Quail Valley Friendly Team.
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A 311 RequestPedestrian Safety on Quail Valley Blvd. Bus Stop v.
Eric O. Segura heard Varonica's dilemma and took action. This is how we create a safe community together, is it not? Let's listen carefully.
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Which Red Fence is the "Muslim Family's Fence"? Ask the HOA Inspector
This family is cited for having a painted fence. There are dozens of such fences in Quail Valley HOA. Compare & contrast 10 photos here.
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HOA Takes Down Hazardous Trees. This is Good News.
A wise practice of inspecting trees every year, prioritizing the most hazardous ones, and taking them down (all within budget) is launched.
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Ten Trees Planted in Quail Valley: Fun and Learning in Autumn
With a grant from the Chesapeake Bay Trust, residents delivered shade to park benches and learned about trees and the RainScapes program
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Thank You Montgomery County, MD
DOT, Parks, and MCPD responded very quickly when graffiti appeared on a road sign and park fence. Neighbors appreciate the concern & speed.
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(Again) Nobody was Hurt or Killed This Time by (Another) Falling Tree
If this tree had fallen toward a home, it would have crushed it. Our HOA has begun addressing this danger. It can't act too fast.
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The HOA Trashed Our Basketball Hoop
A Racist Act is Brought to Light in Quail Valley
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Homeowners Speak Out: Our HOA Sets Debt Traps for Us
Abusive "citations" are the first step on a path leading to equity theft. Here, in the words of the homeowners themselves, is the evidence.
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HOAs Wield Unconstitutional Powers. Checks & Balances are Absent.
All three branches of government bound up into one nifty club. HOAs generate profits for some. But do they reflect American values?
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An Open Letter to Elrich: Please Curb These Predatory HOA Debt Traps
HOAs and their debt collectors can "accelerate your debt" and "reassign your payment," upping financial and housing insecurity for homeowner
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Do Maryland Laws Enable HOAs to Abuse Homeowners ... then Hush It Up?
If abuse befalls a homeowner in Maryland, but there’s no record of it, then did abuse really happen at all?
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Can We Hope the Tide is Turning Against Predatory HOA Behavior?
A new Md. law and a US Department of Justice memo both focus on abusive fines and fees. That's some good news for beleaguered HOA homeowners
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Board Members Get a Pass on Quail Valley HOA Inspections
The HOA board's actions are abusive, hypocritical, and harmful to community spirit. Elections are moribund. How do we fix this?
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Flooding along Strawberry Knoll Road
Maybe this problem (which gets worse every season) is already on MoCo DOT's to-do list? (We'll provide updates at the top of the article.)
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Partners, Grants, and Models for a Garden at Strawberry Knoll
The St. Michaels Community Garden; a Chesapeake Bay Trust Education grant; and partners in education, food, and sustainability. (An Update)
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MCPS Demolishes a Little Food Garden
Volunteers manage a small meadow with a few garden plots. Reduce costs. Capture carbon. Build community. So ... where's the problem?
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HOA Instructs Residents: "Park Your Car Here," and then Tows Your Car
It's not that the property manager forgot to send a "CEASE TOWING" memo. It just didn't seem necessary. Due diligence goes AWOL. (Ch. 48)
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Quail Valley HOA’s Consistent Abuse of Residents (Examples New & Old)
From year to year, from one homeowner to the next, HOA harassment fits a pattern. Maybe now it will end. Chpt. 45, "Living on Cuckoo Court"
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For Five Weeks, the Quail Valley HOA Fails to Paint Over Graffiti
Vandalism on our Community Center leaves residents frustrated and demoralized. Does the HOA care about the neighborhood's safety? Ch. 44
