We've moderated or removed several posts in this thread.Please keep it civil or move on.

You have to check with the laws for your State.I see this happening a lot lately - the owners were not properly notified.Unfortunately it takes money and a lawyer to go after the lender for this negligence and to prove it, therefore since most of these owners lose properties in foreclosure because of money issue, it is a catch 22 situation.They don't have the money to pursue litigation, therefore they might unjustly lose the property.

Be sure to check if there is any pending litigation against the HOA by getting a prelim/abstract from your title officer.

California Civil Code 2373-2382

While there are certain risks that are present in nearly all investments (civil unrest, bankruptcy, natural disasters, etc.), investors should pay particular attention to those risks that are unique to the investment opportunity given the nature of the issuer, its investment plans and the trends within the issuer’s industry.In addition to risks inherent in the investment, there are risks associated with the offering entity and the management team.

There was also a civil judgement award to someone that appeared to be a property manager when I Google'd him.  

I realize litigation will be expensive.

I'm an attorney and one of the things that is most important to maintain the integrity of separate entities is to keep finances from co-mingling. this prevents potential litigants from piercing the corporate veil.

I guess the proper way to do this is to reach out to a civil engineer, but wanted to know how expensive these repairs might be.

That is why many take a deposit and do show up for a day or two before they skip out - because then it becomes a civil matter.