San Clemente condo owners fight $26,000 emergency roof assessment
Residents of the 198-unit Villa Moura complex in San Clemente are opposing a $26,000 emergency assessment for roof replacements, arguing the work is deferred maintenance rather than an emergency. Homeowners face payment options including full payment, split installments, or increased monthly fees, with warnings of property liens for non-compliance. Some residents, including an 81-year-old woman, fear financial hardship or displacement. The HOA board declined to comment due to ongoing legal matters, while residents pursue a board recall and potential lawsuit.