Cobblestone HOA Stuns Residents with Shocking, Typo-Laden Dues Threat

Residents of Cobblestone Farms are questioning the authenticity of a recent email from their Homeowners Association (HOA) Board of Directors due to its numerous typographical errors. Some homeowners contacted the InMaricopa.com news desk with copies of a memo that presented a concerning message about animal waste management in the community.

The memo opened with an alarming declaration: “The animal waste is out of control.” It also included a warning that homeowners could face increased dues if they fail to manage their pets’ waste. Among the glaring errors was the phrase “there are numerous animal waste station in our community,” which raised eyebrows, as did the improper appeal for pride with “Please residence take some pride [sic.].”

Critics questioned whether the email was a legitimate communication from the board or simply a poorly executed joke. “The grammatical and spelling errors in that notice speak volumes about the board,” commented resident Tim Gordon. T.J. Humphreys expressed his concerns similarly, stating, “This warning was horribly written … I am barley [sic.] an educated man, but this author screams, ‘I don’t know what I am doing, nor do I care.’”

Despite the skepticism, InMaricopa has confirmed that the email was indeed authentic. Community Manager Kim Williams stated, “If we have to hire somebody to monitor pet waste, the dues will go up.” She encouraged residents to attend the upcoming board meeting to discuss the issue further, noting a lack of homeowner participation: “Homeowners rarely show up. Of the 891 homeowners in that community, less than one-tenth attend the meetings on average.”

Williams revealed that the memo with its numerous errors originated directly from the board, leaving residents to wonder about the standards of their governance. Discussions regarding the dog waste issue are set to occur at the board meeting, which officials hope will attract more attendees than usual.