League of United Latin American Citizens
RESOLUTION

The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) urges state legislatures to pass legislation preventing mandated homeowners and condominium associations from abusing their members through unreasonable fines and predatory foreclosures of their homesteads.

WHEREAS, LULAC throughout its history has committed itself to the principle that Hispanic Americans have equal access to opportunities in employment, education, housing and general welfare in the United States; and

WHEREAS, due to the rapid increases in the cost of housing, the “American dream” of purchasing a single family home is no longer an option for many Hispanics and other minorities who have little alternative, but to purchase decent housing in mandated properties, such as condominiums or townhouses; and

WHEREAS, the Hispanic community has been the target of unscrupulous and corrupt special interest groups associated with homeowners association and management in mandated properties who apply unreasonable demands and selective enforcement fines in some cases illegally applied leading to the foreclosure of their homestead; and

WHEREAS, due to the inadequacy of the present laws, their human and constitutional rights are often violated; and

WHEREAS, poor communities, minorities, and non-English speakers are the most affected, especially single mothers, the disabled, and retirees who become easy prey due to the lack of financial resources to fight for their rights;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) supports the work of Humberto Sanchez to address these issues, and urges state legislatures to review, amend and create adequate laws to protect homeowners; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that LULAC condemns the abuse of homeowners living in mandated properties from unreasonable fines and foreclosures of their homes which are a vital part of the American dream.

Approved this 21st day of June, 2003.

Hector M. Flores
LULAC National President