National Legislative Committee
National Legislative Committee Webpage Chair Lana Chance National Sample Letter 1 by Lana Chance
What do you all think of this messaging?
The Federal legislators may say that the HOA laws are State laws. For this you might want to point out that:
-HOAs are VIRTUAL DICTATORSHIPS for the following reasons:
--There are no penalties in the law for Board Members or Property Managers that KNOWINGLY violate the laws or the governing documents.
--There is no government agency that will investigate even CRIMES that do have penalties in the law, committed by Board Members or Property Managers of HOAs that violate the laws.
--Homeowners have to risk their life savings, retirement savings and their home to fight corrupt and abusive Board Members or Property Managers
--Board Members and Property Managers use the collective funds of the HOA and the insurance of the HOA to pay for their attorney’s fees.
--Should the HOA lose a lawsuit against a homeowner, the amount awarded to the homeowner is paid by the HOA insurance, which is paid for by the collective funds of the homeowners.
--The corrupt Board Members and/or Property Managers in violation are not at risk. --The average homeowner, and especially low-income homeowners typically do not have enough money to challenge the HOA in court. Therefor there is only justice for the rich.
--HOA Board Members and Property Managers have no incentive to follow the law or governing documents.
--Penalties against the HOA are punishing the innocent members, not the Board Members or Property Managers that violated the laws.
-HOAs are PURCHASABLE DICTATORSHIPS.
--Developers when making an HOA can give more votes do some properties than others. So they could give 20 votes to some and 1 vote to the rest. Thus the Developer could keep those homes and use them as rentals and retain permanent and complete Dictatorial control over the HOA
--If an investor wanted to buy enough homes to have more than 50% of an HOA, then they would have complete Dictatorial control of the HOA.
--In either case they can then raise dues as they desire, ignore maintenance and use the money for almost anything they want.
--They can also sell this very profitable business to anyone they want.
- A FOREIGN CORPORATION, Community Association Institute (CAI), is a large lobbying force that represents the HOA Attorneys and HOA Property Managers. They challenge all the laws we try to get in place for the homeowners, and many of the legislators tell us that CAI is the organization they listen to when writing laws. So in summary, we have a foreign corporation, teaching the State Legislators, and encouraging them with campaign donations, to create laws that will allow and encourage the creation of PURCHASABLE DICTATORSHIPS, here in the USA.
I think that would be considered a national security threat similar to China buying up massive amounts of properties in the USA.
About 50% of all homes in the USA are under some form of HOA, and 80% of all new homes are under some form of HOA. We would like one hour of your time to talk to you over a Zoom about this National situation and how to solve it. I am associated with a national group called HOA Reform Leaders National Group (HRLNG). I would like to meet with you with the Founder of that Group over a Zoom meeting.
Could you meet with us sometime in the next couple of weeks?
202-224-3121 is the U.S. Capitol Switchboard number which can help you reach your elected representatives, including Senators and Representatives.
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I. Contact the President Office (4 Ways)
White House Contact Form
https://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/
(maximum 4,000 characters)
Email the White House Correspondence Office
Tag the President on Twitter or X
Public messaging can gain traction quickly. Example:
@POTUS 74 million Americans live under unaccountable HOA microdictatorships. Please support HOAReform to protect homeowner rights.
Mail a Letter to the White House
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20500
II. Coordinate with Watchdog Organizations
These groups could amplify our message. Notable individuals and contacts include:
Public Citizen
Lisa Gilbert, Co-President — lgilbert@citizen.org
Martha Perez-Pedemonti, Civil Justice and Consumer Rights Counsel — mperez-pedemonti@citizen.org
Alan Zibel, Research Director, Corporate Presidency Project — azibel@citizen.org
Rick Claypool, Research Director, Corporate Misconduct — rclaypool@citizen.org
General Contact Phone: 202 588 1000
Website: https://www.citizen.org
Common Cause
No specific housing policy staff listed, but outreach can go through grassroots and media teams
Website: https://www.commoncause.org
Consumer Federation of America (CFA)
No named housing contacts listed but can use contact form
III. Tag Elon Musk on Twitter or X
Direct tagging with a clean message and link may help generate visibility. Example:
@elonmusk Did you know 74 million Americans live under unaccountable HOA microdictatorships? No oversight, no recourse. You fight for free speech; help us fight for homeowner rights. hoareformleaders.com #HOAReform #CivilRights
IV. Federal members of US Congress. These lawmakers have strong records on housing, consumer protection, and oversight. They are key allies for national HOA reform efforts.
Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA)
Focus: Chair of the House Financial Services Committee; advocate for affordable housing and consumer protection.Contact Form: https://waters.house.gov/contactPhone (DC Office): (202) 225-2201
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA)Focus: Consumer rights, financial regulation, and housing policy.Contact Form: https://www.warren.senate.gov/contactPhone (DC Office): (202) 224-4543
Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH)Focus: Former Chair of the Senate Banking Committee; advocate for housing and consumer protections.Contact Form: https://www.brown.senate.gov/contactPhone (DC Office): (202) 224-2315
Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-OH)Focus: Housing affordability, financial services, and consumer protection.Contact Form: https://beatty.house.gov/contactPhone (DC Office): (202) 225-4324
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA)Focus: Consumer rights, technology policy, and housing issues.Contact Form: https://khanna.house.gov/contactPhone (DC Office): (202) 225-2631
Rep. Al Lawson (D-FL)Focus: Housing-related legislation and consumer protections.Contact Form: https://lawson.house.gov/contactPhone (DC Office): (202) 225-0123
Rep. Jesús "Chuy" García (D-IL)Focus: Tenant and housing advocacy, financial services.Contact Form: https://garcia.house.gov/contactPhone (DC Office): (202) 225-8203
V. House Financial Services Committee Key Members
Committee LeadershipRep French Hill (R-Arkansas), ChairmanPhone: 202 225 2506Email: chip.bartlett@mail.house.gov
Rep Maxine Waters (D-California), Ranking MemberPhone: 202 225 2201Email: jason.powell@mail.house.gov
Subcommittee ChairsRep Mike Flood (R-Nebraska), Housing and InsurancePhone: 202 225 4806Contact: https://financialservices.house.gov/contact
Rep Andy Barr (R-Kentucky), Oversight and InvestigationsPhone: 202 225 4706Email: andy.barr@mail.house.gov
Other Members Focused on HousingRep Bill Foster (D-Illinois)Phone: 202 225 3515Email: bill.foster@mail.house.gov
Rep Sean Casten (D-Illinois)Phone: 202 225 4561Email: sean.casten@mail.house.gov
Rep Josh Gottheimer (D-New Jersey)Phone: 202 225 2361Email: josh.gottheimer@mail.house.gov
Rep David Scott (D-Georgia)Phone: 202 225 2939Email: david.scott@mail.house.gov
VI. Vivek RamaswamyEntrepreneur and political commentator with interest in deregulation and property rights.Best contacted via Twitter @VivekGRamaswamy or official website contact form: https://ramswamy.com/contact
VII. Media Outreach Journalists Covering Housing, Consumer Rights, Civil Rights
Getting media coverage could help drive public pressure and policy attention. Here are a few possible contacts:
Jessica Silver-Greenberg, The New York Times
Errin Haines, The 19th
Vicky Spratt, i News UK
Simon Rios, WBUR
Need to use WBUR newsroom contact form or tip line
Andrea Riquier, MarketWatch
Need to reach via MarketWatch editorial contacts or LinkedIn
Mike Rosenberg, The Seattle Times
Need to use Seattle Times staff directory to request contact
Nikole Hannah-Jones, NYT / ProPublica alum
Need to contact via NYT or speaker bureau
Jamie Kalven, Invisible Institute
Jesse Coburn, ProPublica
Clark Merrefield, Journalist’s Resource
Via Harvard Kennedy School contact form or LinkedIn
VIII. Key Allies with No Known Ties to CAI or HOA Industry Lobbying
(We want to avoid potential conflicts or lobbying ties, so it’s wise to cross-check any lawmaker’s affiliations or campaign donors.)
Senator Elizabeth Warren
Strong advocate for consumer protection, financial regulation, and housing justice.
Phone: (202) 224-4543
Website contact form: https://www.warren.senate.gov/contact
Senator Sherrod Brown
Known for championing consumer rights and economic fairness, including housing issues.
Phone: (202) 224-2315
Website contact form: https://www.brown.senate.gov/contact
Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL)
Focused on property rights and reducing regulatory burdens on homeowners and communities.
Phone: (202) 225-2536
Email: via official website contact form
Rep. Michelle Fischbach (R-MN)
Advocate for homeowner rights and local governance reforms.
Phone: (202) 225-2165
Email: via official website contact form
Matthew Desmond
Author of Evicted, a key voice on housing insecurity and poverty.
No public email; best to engage via Twitter @matthew_desmond or academic page.
Diana Aviv
Housing rights advocate focused on civil rights and community empowerment.
No public email; best to engage on Twitter @diana_aviv
Urban Institute
Leading think tank researching housing policy, poverty, and economic mobility.
Email: info@urban.org
Website: https://www.urban.org/contact
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP)
Prominent policy organization focusing on budget, housing, and social welfare issues.
Email: info@cbpp.org
Website: https://www.cbpp.org/about/contact-us
National Organizations
AARP
ACLJ (American Center for Law and Justice) https://aclj.org/
ACLU American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) ◦ Focus: Protects civil liberties and constitutional rights. ◦ How They Help: If HOA rules are infringing on personal freedoms (e.g., limiting free speech, discriminating against minorities, or violating privacy rights), the ACLU could intervene in cases of civil rights violations. ◦ Website: ACLU (https://www.aclu.org/)
Better Business Bureau
Fair Housing Justice Center (FHJC) ◦ Focus: Works on issues related to housing discrimination, including issues with HOAs that may unlawfully discriminate against tenants or homeowners. ◦ How They Help: If an HOA is violating fair housing laws (e.g., racial, ethnic, or disability discrimination), the FHJC can advocate on behalf of affected residents. ◦ Website: FHJC (https://www.fairhousingjustice.org/)
Homeowners Against Overreach (HAO) ◦ Focus: Advocates against overreach by HOAs and supports homeowners in navigating and contesting unfair HOA practices. ◦ How They Help: Provides resources, legal guidance, and community support for homeowners who feel that their HOA is violating their rights. ◦ Website: (Usually local or state-specific; may need to search for local HOA activism groups)
Institute for Justice https://ij.org/ that works to protect property rights and defend individuals against government overreach. ◦ How They Help: They’ve taken on cases where HOA restrictions clash with individual rights, especially when such restrictions infringe upon personal property rights. ◦ Website: Institute for Justice (https://ij.org/)
League of Women Voters
National Association of Governors https://www.nga.org/
National Association of Attorney’s General https://www.naag.org/
National Association of Housing Cooperatives (NAHC) ◦ Focus: Promotes cooperative housing, which can sometimes be an alternative to traditional HOA structures. ◦ How They Help: NAHC advocates for the rights of residents in cooperative housing situations and can provide guidance if HOA governance is an issue within a housing cooperative. ◦ Website: NAHC (https://www.coophousing.org/)
National Association of Realtors https://www.nar.realtor/rpac
National Fair Housing Alliance (NFHA) ◦ Focus: Works to eliminate housing discrimination and promote equal housing opportunities. ◦ How They Help: They can offer support if an HOA's rules or enforcement policies discriminate against specific groups, such as minority groups or disabled individuals. ◦ Website: NFHA (https://www.nationalfairhousing.org/)
National Real Estate Association
Pacific Legal Foundation - https://pacificlegal.org/
Realtors Associations Given that it is only a few of us, we will likely need a strategic plan including who will contact whom, how often to follow up, and whether we tailor messages to avoid identical language, especially if multiple people contact the same target. You have had more experience dealing with this, so I’m open to your thoughts on how best to structure this.