7-30-2004

Dear Editor,

We own a lot next to Lake Sans Souci in Blanchard, Idaho in what is advertised as Stoneridge, a Golf and Recreational Community. We have had a lawsuit pending since May 2003 against the homeowner association for recording documents in 2002 and 2003 that were not validly passed.

CDS Stoneridge Associates Land, aka Bridge Partners, purchased lots, additional land, and a golf course in 2001 in what is often referred to as Stoneridge. For nearly 30 years the original development was developer controlled. Lot owners are repeatedly being asked to vote in new lengthy contracts so that CDS Stoneridge Associates Land can be our new developer and the golf course a new member. This change would effectively give these companies absolute power to control our association, our property, our homes, and our lives.

Over the past several years we have done extensive research on homeowner associations. Problems are so severe and prevalent, they are increasingly making national headlines. The potential for abuse of absolute power exists here. State and federal laws are inadequate to protect our most basic rights.

Please investigate before you buy, then decide if living in homeowner association community is the right decision for you.

Larry & Rosanne Decker
Sagle, Idaho
deckerfamily@sandpoint.net