Lack of Answers from Mike Guevremont
At the September 23, 2025 meeting, board member Mike Guevremont was asked if he had recused himself from matters related to the ongoing lawsuit and whether the association was paying for his legal defense, given that he is personally named in the case.
Those questions were not answered.
The board declined to say whether Mr. Guevremont had recused himself, and no clear response was given regarding who was paying for his legal representation.
Why Recusal Matters
When a board member is personally named in litigation involving the association, questions about recusal are not unusual. They go to the heart of fair representation and conflict-of-interest concerns.
Homeowners are entitled to know whether decisions related to the lawsuit are being made by directors without a personal stake in the outcome.
Confusion About Legal Representation
Adding to the uncertainty, the HOA’s attorney filed a demurrer on behalf of the association that also listed Mr. Guevremont as a defendant represented by that same counsel. That was later described as a mistake.
Even if inadvertent, the filing underscores why clarity matters when a board member is both a director and a named party in the case.
Questions About Who Did the Work on Behalf of Mike Guevremont
Another issue raised by homeowners is why the HOA’s attorney handled the initial demurrer rather than Mr. Guevremont’s personal counsel, given that he is sued in his individual capacity.
Requiring personal counsel to take the lead on matters specific to a board member’s individual exposure is one way associations avoid conflicts and control costs. That approach was not explained here.
Notably, the day after the questions were asked, Mr. Guevremont’s own attorney filed a separate demurrer that largely adopted the arguments already advanced by the HOA’s counsel.
Later Statements Raised Further Questions
At the November 18, 2025 meeting, Mr. Guevremont stated that no HOA resources were used to pay for his attorney.
That statement does not fully resolve the concern. Even if his personal attorney’s fees were paid separately, homeowners are left to wonder whether the association’s legal costs would have been lower had the work related to his individual defense been handled independently from the outset.
Why Transparency Matters Here
This post isn’t about assigning blame.
It’s about whether homeowners are being given clear, timely answers to reasonable questions about conflicts, recusal, and the use of association resources.
When those answers are withheld or unclear, confidence in the process erodes — especially during active litigation.
Final Thought
Board members who are personally involved in disputes affecting the association should expect heightened scrutiny, not because of who they are, but because of the positions they hold.
Clear answers, documented recusals where appropriate, and transparent handling of legal representation protect both the board and the community.
Silence does the opposite.
See Also: Related Posts on Mike Guevremont
Mike Guevremont’s Response to the Postcard: Attack the Messenger, Dodge the Issues – Addresses the lack of accountability problem.
Owner Lawsuit Against the HOA and Mike Guevremont – Post-Mortem – Analyzing the lawsuit and its implications for HOA governance.
Board Member Mike Guevremont is Moving Out of Winchester Landing. What Potential Buyers of 113 Wertland Place Should Know – Informs the listing agent that the fence dispute on Lot 171 should be disclosed to potential buyers.