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Broker Joe Thomas Under Administrative Review By Tennessee Real Estate Commission

Robert — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 21:51:19 +0000

Broker Joe Thomas Under Administrative Review By Tennessee Real Estate Commission UPDATE! Other Deer Ridge Owners Wanting To Help Since posting the following information, several past and current owners at Deer Ridge have contacted me to say that they, too, were misled by the deceptive trade practices and non-disclosure by Joe Thomas. Some have even offered to testify [...]

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Deer Ridge Owners: Do You Have The Balls To Ask These Hard Questions At The Annual Meeting?

Robert — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 20:01:57 +0000

Deer Ridge “Annual Meeting” The Deer Ridge “Annual Meeting” is April 21, 2012 at Joe’s Folly Pavilion. I will once again not be attending this year’s “annual meeting.” I have been advised by my attorneys to avoid participation in the annual meeting so that I can maintain my rights to future litigation against the board for operating [...]

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The Hoax: The HOA Board Abuse Movie – 2012 Independent Feature Film Documentary

Robert — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 21:59:20 +0000

“The HOAX” – An Upcoming Movie On Rampant HOA Board Abuse HOA Board Abuse goes well beyond the outrageous injustice that goes on at Deer Ridge Mountain Resort in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. With more than 60 million Americans currently living in HOA fiefdoms, there is a growing rage by homeowners who are demanding that state and federal [...]

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Tennessee Consumer Affairs Complaint Filed Against Joe Thomas – Attorney General Action Requested

Robert — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:43:58 +0000

Formal Complaint Filed Against Joe Thomas We are filing an official complaint with the Tennessee Consumer Affairs Division against Joe Thomas, principal broker of Ridge Resort Realty and general manager of both Ridge Management Ltd., Inc. and Gatlinburg Golf and Racquet Club aka Deer Ridge Mountain Resort in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. This complaint is primarily focused on [...]

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Tennessee Real Estate Commission Complaint Filed Against Broker Joe Thomas – License 281040

Robert — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 19:36:23 +0000

Official Complaint Against Real Estate Broker Joe Thomas Filed With TREC We are filing the following official complaint with the Tennessee Real Estate Commission (TREC) against Joe Thomas, principal broker of Ridge Resort Realty and general manager of both Ridge Management Ltd., Inc. and Gatlinburg Golf and Racquet Club aka Deer Ridge Mountain Resort in Gatlinburg, [...]

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Investigator Assigned In Deer Ridge Securities Fraud Complaint

Robert — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 15:43:58 +0000

FLASH NEWS! As you have read here, I have filed a securities fraud complaint against RML, Luther Parker, Larry Ohm CPA, Joe Thomas and all “board members” of Ridge Management Ltd, Inc. This first complaint for securities law violations was filed with the State of Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance Securities Division in Nashville. I received a [...]

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Securities Fraud Complaint Filed Against RML, Luther Parker, CPA Larry Ohm, Joe Thomas And All Board Members

Robert — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:35:04 +0000

Securities Fraud Complaint Filed Against RML, Luther Parker, CPA Larry Ohm, Joe Thomas And All Board Members The first of several securities fraud complaints was filed today against RML, Luther Parker, Larry Ohm CPA, Joe Thomas and all “board members” of Ridge Management Ltd, Inc. This first complaint for securities law violations was filed with the State [...]

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King of All Vegas Real Estate Scams – From Bloomberg Businessweek

Robert — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:50:38 +0000

From Bloomberg Businessweek – December 8, 2011 This article was recommended by one of readers. Ron said, “I thought you might find this article instructive, especially about the kneecap job! I don’t have a dog in your fight, but I’m rooting for you.” You can draw your own parallels with regard to Deer Ridge Mountain Resort! A [...]

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Deer Ridge Lawsuit: Judge Orders GGRC To Mediation

Robert — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 21:19:06 +0000

Mediation During the court hearing that was held on December 9, 2011, Judge Rex Ogle ruled that the parties would be required to participate in court ordered mediation. Unfortunately, this mediation, while court ordered, is not binding. If history is any indicator, the “board” will not participate in good faith which will mean that the mediation will [...]

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If You Are In RML, Your Deer Ridge Condo Can Be Used Free By Joe Thomas

Robert — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 18:49:34 +0000

If You Are In RML, Your Deer Ridge Condo Can Be Used Free By Joe Thomas If you are signed up with RML: Do you realize that Joe Thomas can use your Deer Ridge unit as much as he wants – without paying you a dime? Do you realize that Joe Thomas and other employees of RML, and [...]

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Here Is $2 Million Worth Of Proof That Luther Parker Lied About RML At Deer Ridge Mountain Resort

Robert — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:06:15 +0000

Luther Parker Continues To LIE About RML At Deer Ridge Mountain Resort Luther Parker, and the rest of the Deer Ridge Board, are at it again. Luther Parker, president of GGRC and RML at Deer Ridge Mountain Resort, is lying to all Deer Ridge owners when he fraudulently claims that RML is making a profit and supporting [...]

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How I Saved One Group Of Deer Ridge Owners Between $62,000-$310,000 Or More

Robert — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 20:37:03 +0000

The Deer Ridge “board” has recently sent all owners two mailings. Interestingly, they paid for postage and personnel time out of all of OUR money – in spite of their recently claimed decision to save owners money by only using email and postings to the GGRC website for all future correspondence to owners. I guess panic on [...]

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Presentment Of Demands To Individual Board Members On Behalf Of GGRC HOA

Robert — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 21:08:55 +0000

To: Luther Parker and All Other Individual “Board” Members Re: Presentment Of Demands To All Individual Board Members On Behalf Of GGRC Date: November 10, 2011 On behalf of, and representing, Gatlinburg Golf and Racquet Club, aka GGRC, I hereby demand the following from all individual board members of GGRC and Ridge Management, Ltd. (“RML”). That RML be [...]

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Deer Ridge Court Date Set For My Motion For Partial Summary Judgment Against HOA, Board Of Directors

Robert — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:48:24 +0000

Two Major Issues To Be Decided During December 9, 2011 Court Date We have a scheduled court date one month from today on December 9, 2011 – that could change everything at Deer Ridge. On May 25, 2011, I filed a motion for a partial summary judgement against GGRC and the individual “board” members in response to [...]

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Another Deer Ridge Owner Chooses Cobbly Nob Rentals Over RML

Robert — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 16:06:35 +0000

I received the following comment last night from Neil Blair, one of your fellow owners at Deer Ridge, about his decision and experience changing from RML to Cobbly Nob Rentals. Six Down / 57 To Go? Neil mentioned to me that Cobbly’s General Manager Doug Sharp said that four Deer Ridge Owners have now signed up with [...]

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Another Deer Ridge Owner Dumps RML For Cobbly Nob Rentals

Robert — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 20:12:18 +0000

I just got the following comment from ANOTHER Deer Ridge Owner who has chosen to give RML the required 60 day notice so that they could benefit from the deal I cut with Cobbly Nob Rentals. I cut this deal so that all of our owners who want to rent their unit could save 43% over [...]

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Deer Ridge Owners: Avoid The RML 43% Rip Off

Robert — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 19:52:26 +0000

The RML Monopoly Is Over! If you own a unit at Deer Ridge and would like: A better property management company More rented nights Bigger rent deposits into your bank account Would like to avoid being overcharged by 43% by RML Want to stop RML from losing $10,000 a month out of GGRC accounts Cut everyone’s HOA fees in HALF See the three [...]

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Comments From First Deer Ridge Owner To Sign With Cobbly Nob Rentals

Robert — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 19:31:53 +0000

This is the comment I received from Linda Morgan today about her experience signing up with Cobbly Nob Rentals. Linda is the first Deer Ridge Owner to take advantage of the new property management deal I negotiated with Cobbly last week. I cut this deal so that all of our owners who want to rent their unit [...]

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Breaking News: New Rental Management Company Deal For Deer Ridge Owners!

Robert — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 20:33:24 +0000

Click Here For Updated Owner Comments! I’ve been working hard to find a better rental management company for all Deer Ridge owners. Ever since RML raised their rental management fee to a grossly unfair 50% rate that is significantly higher than most, if not all, other management companies in the area, I’ve been determined to get everyone [...]

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Wanted: Condo Rental Management Company In Gatlinburg Tennessee

Robert — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 16:42:12 +0000

I represent several owners at Deer Ridge Mountain Resort in the Cobbly Nob section of Gatlinburg who have asked me to look for a new condo rental company to replace their use of Ridge Management (RML.) Note that I am not a broker and am not looking for any commission or referral fee of any kind. I [...]

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Deer Ridge Board Violates Article XII Of Our Master Deed – Again

Robert — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 18:53:05 +0000

What part of Article XII of the Master Deed of GGRC, Deer Ridge Mountain Resort, is so hard to understand? Once again Joe Thomas and the “board” have chosen to either play dumb – or more probably just say, “Screw you!” to the other owners at Deer Ridge. Case in point: I do not recall a vote for [...]

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More Resident Owner Discrimination At Deer Ridge: Two Letters Regarding Our Handling Of Noisy, Obnoxious Tourists

Robert — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 17:34:15 +0000

Below is a copy of an email that was sent to Joe Thomas and the “board” at Deer Ridge Mountain Resort. We believe that Joe Thomas continues his attempted harassment, intimidation and discrimination against any and all resident owners at Deer Ridge who in any way reduces his income from the illegitimate RML motel rental activities. Judge [...]

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Good Luck Trying To Sell Your Condo At Deer Ridge Mountain Resort

Robert — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 14:12:45 +0000

It’s a bad real estate market out there. I know – you heard it here first. According to the latest analysis of home price trends in 384 markets based on the Fiserv/Case-Shiller Indexes, it will be well into the second quarter of 2013 before median home prices across the nation probably bottom out. Click Housing Recovery [...]

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Six Additional Deer Ridge Owners Join $3 Million Lawsuit Against HOA Board Members

Robert — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 16:28:55 +0000

::: FLASH NEWS ::: Six additional Deer Ridge owners have joined as co-plaintiffs in the $3 million lawsuit that was previously filed against general manager Joe Thomas and all five current “board” members Luther Parker, Larry Ohm, David Barone, Margie Duncan and Tom Reise. Other Deer Ridge owners are expected to also become co-plaintiffs in the coming [...]

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Discrimination Against Resident Owners Continues At Deer Ridge Mountain Resort

Robert — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 22:25:44 +0000

There has been a long running list of discriminatory acts at Deer Ridge by Joe Thomas and the “board” against owners who reside full time in their own units. The underlying cause of this is clear: The Gang of Six (Joe Thomas + Five “board” members) is doing whatever they can, irrespective of our Master Deed [...]

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The Missing Deer Ridge Water Bills – Why Not Listed On The Audit???

Robert — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 15:55:25 +0000

I assume most of you have seen the latest Joe Thomas letter regarding the huge size of recent water bills and how GGRC is having to dig into its jeans (our jeans) for an extra $2,000. Now, the idea of replacing the shower heads for $30 per unit is sound thinking. We replaced ours two years [...]

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RML Now Charging Deer Ridge Owners A 50% Management Fee In Spite Of Bad Trip Advisor Reviews

Robert — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 19:59:25 +0000

I assume most of you already know that the “board” just had an emergency meeting – scrambling to cover GGRC’s cash flow problems produced by RML’s ongoing massive cash hemorrhage caused by us continuing to be in the motel business. During this unannounced and secret meeting, the “board” raised the management fee from the going market [...]

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GGRC And Joe Thomas Lose In Court On Owner Lawsuit – Are You Being Overcharged Too?

Robert — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 17:45:04 +0000

Apparently, GGRC and RML are so desperate for cash that Joe Thomas and the rest of the Gang of Six are attempting to double bill Deer Ridge owners. Case in point: They claimed that owner Todd Novak had not paid a past water bill from a few years ago. After Todd went to all the trouble [...]

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Larry Ohm, CPA, Treasurer And Board Member Selling His Deer Ridge Condo

Robert — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 15:45:33 +0000

According to the current Ridge Resort Realty web page, Larry Ohm, CPA, Treasurer and “board” member is selling his Deer Ridge condo: Makes You Wonder Kind of makes you wonder why Larry is selling now? Maybe it is for personal reasons such as a divorce or personal financial problems or something else. But could it be that, as [...]

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Guest Post: Open Letter To Deer Ridge Board From C-208 Owner

Robert — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 14:32:30 +0000

The following is a copy of an email sent to the entire board and Joe Thomas on June 18, 2011 regarding “accusations” and the board’s evasiveness on providing direct answers regarding the Master Deed required insurance escrow account and funding. ( Click Insurance for details about this issue.) Hey Luther, Board, In reference to your last e-mail [...]

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