The better approach is to follow Civil Code 5658 and pay the disputed amount and then file a small claims court claim seeking a refund. Before opening a new doorway, check the condominium plan and CC&Rs to see if HOA permission is needed. I can look at any HOA records. Members have rights to view many informative HOA records, including certain financial records (Civil Code 5200), annual disclosures (Civil 5300 and 5310), transfer disclosure documents (Civil Code 4525) and draft and final board minutes (Civil Code 4950). While personnel decisions are reserved for closed board discussion under Civil Code 4935, volunteers are not “personnel”.
