Note: these are my own thoughts, not those of the Fil-american post.
I recently found myself in a deeply frustrating situation with my HOA’s management company, Nevada Community Management. What began as a simple parking issue escalated into a financial and emotional ordeal that left me questioning the fairness and competence of those entrusted with overseeing our community.
On the evening of Thursday the 12th, I left my home to film the first day of a project in Los Angeles. The next day, my car was towed from in front of my house without any prior notice, in direct violation of Nevada law. By law, a 48-hour notice must be provided before a vehicle can be towed—yet, no such notice was given. To make matters worse, the red curb on the corner wasn’t painted until after my vehicle was already gone.
After confirming with Victory Tow, the company responsible for removing my vehicle, I learned they had not received the necessary order to issue a 48-hour notice. My car was impounded without any warning or proper tagging, leaving me with an unjust towing fee and a profound sense of frustration.
But this incident wasn’t just about me. Upon speaking to my neighbors, I discovered that many of them had also experienced the same unjust towing, all without notice. We were all blindsided by the management’s failure to inform us of parking restrictions or impending curb painting. In today’s challenging economic climate, the $500 to $600 towing fees imposed on us are no small burden, especially for middle- and low-income residents.
This experience highlights a larger, systemic problem: how easily working-class residents can be left to deal with the consequences of bureaucratic mismanagement. HOAs and management companies exist to maintain order and serve the community, yet in this case, they have become the source of chaos, leaving residents to suffer.
When I attempted to resolve the situation with Nevada Community Management, I was met with hostility and disrespect. Instead of taking responsibility, I was shuffled between offices, sent 30 minutes away only to find that the people I needed to speak to were at the first location. The president of Nevada Community Management, Debi Pike, offered no help, and Martin Saxton, who was the one in charge of our community, escalated the situation when I asked him to explain the protocol to me by threatening to involve the police and calling me a “lunatic.”
What’s especially infuriating is that even if I had been parked in a red zone—which I wasn’t—the law still requires a 48-hour notice before any vehicle can be towed. The complete disregard for this legal protection by both the management company and the towing company is deeply troubling.
For residents like myself and my neighbors, this isn’t just a matter of inconvenience. It’s a serious financial strain, made worse by the fact that it could have been easily avoided with proper communication and adherence to the law. We work hard, and the last thing we need is to bear the brunt of the management’s failures.
This situation is not just about one towing incident. It speaks to the broader issue of how working-class communities are disproportionately affected when local governance fails. The burden of financial and emotional costs falls squarely on us, while those responsible for upholding basic regulations evade accountability.
I am not only demanding reimbursement for the towing fees but also calling for a serious conversation about how HOAs and their management companies conduct their operations. It is unacceptable to place such financial hardships on residents due to administrative negligence. We need transparency, accountability, and clear communication—things we are entitled to under the law but are often denied.
This experience has revealed a deeper imbalance of power between residents and those who govern our communities. It’s time for us to demand the respect and fairness we deserve, and to hold those in charge accountable when they fail to meet their obligations. I hope that by sharing my story, I can inspire others to do the same and fight for a system that works for everyone.
The Unseen Costs of Bureaucratic Mismanagement: A Personal Story of Frustration and Financial Strain
