Governance Alert: Director Characterizes Civil Rights Compliance as "Forced," Refuses to Substantiate Claims & Exposes HOA to Liability
Date: Dec 1, 2025 Category: Civil Rights / Association Governance Summary Compliance with Fair Housing laws is a mandatory duty of the Association, not an optional burden. However, during the Open Board Meeting on November 10, 2025, Director Patrick Szeto publicly stated that the Board was "forced" to grant a previous landscaping improvement—a project the homeowner paid for entirely out-of-pocket and which was consistent with the CC&Rs . This comment reveals a troubling mindset regarding civil rights. When viewed in the context of the hostility Director Patrick Szeto displayed during the original interactive process regarding this accommodation, his recent public comments raises concerns about a pattern of discriminatory conduct. Furthermore, Director Patrick Szeto was given a formal deadline to provide a written response for inclusion in the December Board Packet. As of the distribution of the meeting notice on December 1, 2025 , he has failed to respond. This refu...