Find out how an unlicensed HOA property manager was able to steal more than $600,000 from homeowners and what they have had to go through to try to get their money back. Meet the HOA board president, a board member and the trial lawyer who fought to bring them to justice with a $2.7 million dollar judgment. Community association managers have a lot of power and responsibility and all-volunteer boards rely and trust them to honestly handle HOA dues, give an accurate accounting, and responsibly handle repairs, maintenance and the rights of homeowners.

Every episode focuses on the everyday decisions we make that impact the health of our democracy. This episode focuses on the prevalence of junk (hidden) fees and its impact on America and on our family budgets. Whether hidden fees in airlines, concert tickets, rental fees, food delivery, health care or automotive services, they add up to $65 Billion per year in hidden fees on Americans each year. This episode explores the nature of the problem and some real world things you can do about it.