Mill Valley's municipal accessibility materials identify Depot Plaza's origins as a train station and later bus depot. The landmark helps place a community, while its HOA obligations come from the governing documents. Boards should bring an inventory of common elements and current vendor agreements to a management discussion. Ask how requests will be prioritized, how completed work will be checked and how records will remain accessible when board membership changes.
Chapter Two · The $40,000 story
Sunnyvale, CA · Norman’s community
First month. First financial review. $40,000 in overpriced vendors, exposed.
From the board president
“Within months, nexova ai reduced our lighting maintenance costs from $40,000 to $1,400, cut our insurance premiums by 50%, and helped us reduce a projected 50% dues increase down to 15%. When we held a community vote through the app, 77% of homeowners participated. This is what management should look like.”
— Norman Ya, Board President · Sunnyvale
0%
Cost reduction
0%
Insurance cut
0%
Vote participation
50→15%
Dues increase contained
