Was the Homestead Golf Course sold?
Pending consent from senior lien holders and upon closing through escrow, yes, 18 Paradise, LLC has transferred ownership of the golf course and common open space (COS; i.e., – parcels assessed at $0), through a “deed-in-lieu” to IMM Capital Advisors, Inc. Note, declarant rights were not included.
Since IMM won’t have declarant rights, its ownership of the COS will be in violation of the City of Lynden ordinance, which does not allow private ownership of common open space.
Once the deal is closed through escrow, IMM is free to sell the golf course.
Will funds illegally collected by 18 Paradise’s managing agent for the 6th and 7th Amendments be refunded to homeowners?
Unknown. Pending Judge Freeman’s ruling.
Who is responsible for maintaining the Homestead PRD street lights and common open spaces?
Unknown and paying 18 Paradise, LLC would appear redundant.
Note, an administrator of the “Save Homestead Golf Course” Facebook group, Alenda Michaels, a Florida resident and former parcel owner, is instructing parcel owners to keep paying the $36 maintenance fee ‘as usual.’ She states this is to ensure Puget Sound Energy gets paid to keep the street lights on. She reportedly is in contact with IMM’s lawyer and 18 Paradise’s accountant.
From our perspective, Alenda Michaels’ role and relationship to 18 Paradise and IMM, as well as why she is seemingly responsible for exhorting owners to pay fees, is unclear.
Class lawyer David Andersson has reached out to IMM’s lawyers but has not connected with them yet.
What is the status of the Consumer Protection Act appeal?
Since the class action lawsuit was brought against 18 Paradise and its agent, due to actions believed to have been “unfair and deceptive acts and practices,” the appeal is still ongoing.
Questions? Please email: inquiries@homestead-hoa.org