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72. Every single professionally run HOA

Reply to Sarah Ibarruri (Original post)

Mon Apr 2, 2012, 06:29 PM

Apr 2012

carries a hefty liability insurance policy.

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The community that had Zimmerman as a crime watch program captain could end up paying for this [View all] Sarah Ibarruri Apr 2012 OP

That's what I hate about this, none of the money comes out of the Cops and Corrupt officials. slampoet Apr 2012 #1

This money won't come from taxpayers - DURHAM D Apr 2012 #12

Why does that appeal to me more? slampoet Apr 2012 #16

But was he elected the captain by the neighborhood or was Fawke Em Apr 2012 #2

Maybe in the ammount of settlement nadinbrzezinski Apr 2012 #6

Yeah, I've heard HOAs described as Nazi-like before. Fawke Em Apr 2012 #9

You would not believe how authortarian some can get from even the tiniest positions Blue_Tires Apr 2012 #75

Was Zimmerman really part of the Watch? FogerRox Apr 2012 #58

No, but the HOA is still liable nadinbrzezinski Apr 2012 #60

Yes he was the official, sanctioned neighborhood watch captain Catherina Apr 2012 #79

Well that shows GZ was put in the position by FogerRox Apr 2012 #85

Lol, ok Catherina Apr 2012 #86

Oh my - DURHAM D Apr 2012 #87

The Board of Directors did two things wrong - DURHAM D Apr 2012 #10

You couldn't be more right. Walk away Apr 2012 #15

+1 ellisonz Apr 2012 #23

Bingo ! n/t jaysunb Apr 2012 #25

Yup. I've been a member of the board of my HOA ... TahitiNut Apr 2012 #31

Plus, the HOA secretary spoke approvingly of Zimmerman to the press. yardwork Apr 2012 #37

oh dear - what a bunch of idiots DURHAM D Apr 2012 #46

i have a feeling that this kind of thing is going on in gated communities all over the country. yardwork Apr 2012 #47

IMO this makes them liable. jwirr Apr 2012 #53

Yes, totally. 1000% DURHAM D Apr 2012 #54

whoa uponit7771 Apr 2012 #65

But lots of HOAs (and other places) have Watches in place WinniSkipper Apr 2012 #78

Three - Zimmerman does not own property in the subdivision csziggy Apr 2012 #84

Good! "gated community" assholes. 1620rock Apr 2012 #3

Martins parents were part of this "gated community", were they not? geckosfeet Apr 2012 #30

Nope. The father's "girlfriend" lived there. TahitiNut Apr 2012 #32

I just read that pipi_k Apr 2012 #81

It's a "shoot first and ask questions later" mentality ... Zimmerman was hell-bent to kill. TahitiNut Apr 2012 #82

I googled this community and found photos. It has a big gate and a huge "neighborhood watch" sign. yardwork Apr 2012 #40

Yeah. Looks like a bunch of condo's in a gated community alright. geckosfeet Apr 2012 #76

Yup, and matters little if he was appointed nadinbrzezinski Apr 2012 #4

This puts pressure on witnesses! Karia Apr 2012 #5

Yes it does - DURHAM D Apr 2012 #13

The Board/Association can't get out of this one - DURHAM D Apr 2012 #7

Very deep.... jaysunb Apr 2012 #26

Google searches indicate that the community is already in deep financial trouble. yardwork Apr 2012 #42

Good point. nt Sarah Ibarruri Apr 2012 #44

And how is that not going to be entered into evidence. Can't hide what's already out there. nt Sarah Ibarruri Apr 2012 #43

That was my point - DURHAM D Apr 2012 #49

I'm glad you're posting all this. It gives a whole new perspective on HOAs and liability, as well Sarah Ibarruri Apr 2012 #51

This story is a cautionary tale. DURHAM D Apr 2012 #56

Which is why the story has now changed to "he was on his way to Target" rainbow4321 Apr 2012 #8

Bingo. TahitiNut Apr 2012 #33

Nice. It appears that the # of lies released by those defending Zimmerman keeps growing. nt Sarah Ibarruri Apr 2012 #45

This was emphatically stated by GZ's EmeraldCityGrl Apr 2012 #67

If they had vetted him they should have disqualified him from roaming the neighborhood. freshwest Apr 2012 #11

That's the key here. If they were aware of this (and how wouldn't they be?), they are responsible Sarah Ibarruri Apr 2012 #41

I'm not a lawyer but this doesn't make sense to me. drm604 Apr 2012 #14

It seems that they allowed him to call himself that even though it was unofficial. slampoet Apr 2012 #17

It just seems unjust to threaten potential witnesses with the possibility of a lawsuit. drm604 Apr 2012 #19

It does not matter if Zimmerman is convicted on criminal charges - DURHAM D Apr 2012 #21

It is important to separate "neighborhood watch" chat from the Homeowners Association activities DURHAM D Apr 2012 #20

So homeowners who are potential witnesses drm604 Apr 2012 #22

As I mentioned up thread - DURHAM D Apr 2012 #24

If the landlord's payments go up so will the tenant's. dkf Apr 2012 #28

I doesn't matter whether zimmy is convicted because the only thing that will matter in this Ecumenist Apr 2012 #29

No. A conviction helps a civil case, but is not necessary. jeff47 Apr 2012 #68

If they were aware that on their property he was engaging in this type of policing... Sarah Ibarruri Apr 2012 #39

I hope they sue the fuck gopiscrap Apr 2012 #18

The caption on that lawsuit should be pretty hefty. nt Sarah Ibarruri Apr 2012 #38

I am not a lawyer ... Kennah Apr 2012 #27

I hope you're right and this costs a lot of people $. nt Sarah Ibarruri Apr 2012 #36

Actually, it's worse for the HOA than that. They endorsed Zimmerman jeff47 Apr 2012 #69

I suspect that means they have NO options besides settlement Kennah Apr 2012 #73

The HOA is badly exposed to a civil suit for liability. bluedigger Apr 2012 #34

No doubt. Who would want to live in a community that allows nutjobs to patrol the area? nt Sarah Ibarruri Apr 2012 #35

There was also a story that people complained about Zimmerman to the HOA... joeybee12 Apr 2012 #48

So people who complained to the HOA JustABozoOnThisBus Apr 2012 #55

No - the complainers are not more liable for this loss. DURHAM D Apr 2012 #57

I doubt if the board has excess money JustABozoOnThisBus Apr 2012 #70

No, the HOA is because they didn't do anything because of the complaints...nt joeybee12 Apr 2012 #71

It's too bad they can't sue the NRA. n/t Ganja Ninja Apr 2012 #50

I'd be at the front of the line waiting to sue their ass off. nt Sarah Ibarruri Apr 2012 #52

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Race is not the issue of this thread - HOA responsibility is. DURHAM D Apr 2012 #61

The discussion here is about the responsibility of the HOA for allowing (and even endorsing) this Sarah Ibarruri Apr 2012 #63

Oh oh oh but we don't have all the information yet!!! WAAHHHHH!!! Taverner Apr 2012 #62

Our HOA hire an officer to patrol the neighborhood Catherine Vincent Apr 2012 #64

I would suggest you find out the details. DURHAM D Apr 2012 #66

He works for the sheriff's department Catherine Vincent Apr 2012 #74

Every single professionally run HOA quaker bill Apr 2012 #72

Those policies can be negated, though, if the officers don't use due diligence. yardwork Apr 2012 #77

My insurance co. wanted to deny me payment Kaleva Apr 2012 #80

True that... DURHAM D Apr 2012 #88

Usually that liability policy HooptieWagon Apr 2012 #83