"It’s eerily quiet during the day. The ramps of Vietnam Town’s main parking garage have been cordoned off with dumpsters, choking out parking options for would-be customers. Security is towing cars out of the center’s few remaining spaces while rampant break-ins force shops to cover their windows with plywood. Meanwhile, construction work has carved out long, continuous strips of stucco across multiple storefronts for reasons that have merchants mystified."
"Vietnam Town is a unique shopping center. The businesses purchase their space as condos and are beholden to HOA-type monthly dues. Now those owners are banding together, filing a lawsuit against the plaza management board and some of its former leaders, known as the Vietnam Town Condominium Owners Association. The organization collects about $400 monthly per shop in exchange for support services such as on-site security. But the Nov. 4 lawsuit alleges the board has been doing the opposite."
Vietnam Town merchants report steep declines in customers after parking garage ramps were cordoned off with dumpsters and remaining spaces saw frequent towing. Security towing and rampant break-ins have prompted shops to cover windows with plywood. Construction work has carved long continuous strips of stucco across multiple storefronts, confusing merchants. Businesses own their spaces as condominiums and pay about $400 monthly in dues for services including on-site security. Owners filed a Nov. 4 lawsuit alleging the condominium association unfairly levied fines, favored certain businesses with discounted dues, and enforced onerous parking rules that enable aggressive towing and deter customers.
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