What can I do if builder is incharge of home owners association and discriminates me for warranty reasons?

Question

What can I do if the builder is incharge of home owners association (because sub-division is only 50% built) and discriminates me because of warranty disputes I have with hime. Association asked me to provide a plan for the Land Scaping in August, 2006, which I did. They never contacted me after that (My telephone company log show no missed calls or received call since August from their office, but when I enquired last week, they sent a letter disapproving the lanscaping saying the size of plants/trees put in is not as per their rules. They also said that they tried to contact me by phone which they did not (can be proved from log of their office phone and my home phone by the telephone company) and they had my address to send me a letter. When I called last week, office manager told me that she does not know why my land scaping was not approved (it is normally approved with 3 weeks) and said she will let me know after a meeting with project manager (who is an employee of the builder)

Answer 1

so far it sounds more like miscommunication issues and not discrimination.

the best thing to do is have a meeting with the builder to identify what you can do to make things right. it's that simple, show initiative and do not be defensive if your craftsmanship is criticized.

there will be other projects that this builder may consider you for, if you show that you are responsible and are trust worthy. looking for a law suit is costly and getting others in the middle of it is a sure way to get a bad reputation in the industry you are in.

Answer 2

any kind of discrimination is illegal. I'd take it to the police or someone and get their opinion on it. i just moved to a sudivision a month ago that is any 1/4 done so far but i haven't had any problems yet exept from the phone and tv people.

Answer 3

Contact your realtor and a lawyer.