The Fourth Appellate District reversed a judgment. The court held that communications between a homeowners’ association and a homeowner do not constitute protected free speech activity simply because they pertain to the community’s architectural guidelines.
Jeffrey and Nanette Turner became involved in a dispute with the Vista Pointe Ridge Homeowners Association over their alleged failure to comply with association conditions, covenants and restrictions. The Turners sued the association for breach of contract and other causes of action.