Is it worth it to fight for your property rights? The first in a series, this first volume answers those questions. Updates are made every year so that the year you buy this in, will be the most current links and information available.Most people don't realize the broad sweeping powers that a board of directors have over your life when you buy a home in an association or a condominium. In fact, you won't know it until you are in crisis. But Shelly Marshall, owner/advocate, has paved a path for you. This book leads the homeowner step by step in how to use everything at their disposal in order to take on and effect change with management or your association Board of Directors. Taken from her personal experience with an out of control board, where the homeowners united and won their rights back, you can learn from her personal stories as well as the many stories of other homeowners who take on the good fight. Your association attorneys, management and the board should not be allowed to intimidate owners.Protect your home and homeowner rights. This book contains links for resources and information you need. Don't let an Association run over you, but run after you for your expertise! This book lays the very basic foundation for the beginner so you don't have to reinvent the wheel.