PAST GENERAL MEETING MEETINGS

Meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m.

New Vice President was introduced and then Brian Eng was introduced.

Brian Eng presentation:

• He can tell you what the law means but he can not give legal advice.
• Investigates complaints & tries to resolve it.
• Three roles: provide education, dispute resolution & complaint investigation
• Informal – speaks to both sides – voluntary basis

Formal – serve as a mediator, he can not impose a decision, helps eliminate litigation

Complaint Investigation – File by DOJ and consumer protection unit will investigate

Q&A:

Q: Who is the contact person for lot rent increases when the law is not being followed?

Answer: File a complaint with DOJ

Q: How many incidents make a pattern and practice?

Answer: Depends on the situation

Q: Is there a process that a landowner must go through to ban someone from visiting someone else?

Answer: Landowners can ban people from the community. Endanger to others, outsiders who do not belong. How far does it go, don’t know.

Q: If there is something that is in your lease but it should not be there, can it be amended?

DOJ can help with this?

Q: Is there a rent increase limitation when lot rent transfer is not used?

No, they can charge whatever they want because you have a choice.

Q: Who is responsible for the maintenance of utilities?

For the resident the point where it connects to your home makes sense but the law does not require a specific location.

Notes:

Rehoboth Bay – Supreme Court decision ruled that Capital Improvements have to go away when paid off.

Reminder for Grace Period for Lot Rent:

0 day grace – Rent due 1st, paid by 2nd, late fee added

1 day grade -Rent due 1st, paid by 3rd, late fee added

5 day grace – Rent due 1st, must be paid by 7th, late fee added

Minutes from Meeting

Treasurer's Report was shared, not questioned:

     Motion - Vinny 2nd-  Rich All in Favor

Secretary’s Report was shared, not questioned:

     Motion - Mike 2nd– Pat All in Favor

Fundraiser Report:

• Raffle tickets are available for Dec 1 – 12th Twelve Days til Christmas $5 or $10 for $3, gift cards can still be donated.
• Dining Cards $15 off 2nd entrée, 21 restaurants, price $25, DHMHOA keeps $15
• American Flags are still available

Grant Report:

Working on Grant in Aide – we have won it the last few years and we will be applying again this year. 

If you hear of other grants, let us know.

DEMRA Report:

The report was shared in writing. Rich shared that Mitch Krane retired. Mr. Rogers will be taking over upon the governor appointing him. Andy Stein is acting chairman until Mr. Rogers is appointed.

Question was asked if money comes from the government or RTA to pay the person? Rich will find out.

Media Report:

Guest Speakers:

• November Meeting Randy Merritt – First Shore Federal
• January Meeting Trinidad Navarro – DE Insurance Commission

Director’s Report:

• Report was shared in writing.
• Rick went over Lot Rent Assistance and reviewed HB212. Announced that the secretary position still needs to be filled.

Next meeting is November 20th at 6:30.

Meeting Adjourned at 8:26 p.m.