I live in a townhouse development, 35 years old, with 260 units. At the present time our board members (which have gone from 6 to 10) voted themselves not to have to pay a monthly fee. They just upped our fees from $135.00 a month to $205.00 a month. This is not a condo - homeowners are responsible for all exterior portions of the building, as well as, the grass and sidewalks. Question: Is it legal for board members to exempt themselves from paying monthly fees? Santa Barbara, CA