Update: Following these unresolved maintenance delays that damaged my unit, I took this matter to…read moresmall claims court. An official judgment was entered on public record ordering the Toluca Lake on Rose HOA to reimburse my insurance deductible due to common-area negligence. Despite Beven & Brock's public denials of accountability, the court record stands. Homeowners deserve transparent management, timely repairs, and professional communication, none of which were provided here.
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I received a public response from Beven & Brock that does not accurately reflect my experience or their documented role in managing the Toluca Lake on Rose HOA.
Beven & Brock claims they "have no business relationship" with individual owners and that they "did not hire F&M Plumbing."
However, the written instructions that homeowners receive tell a very different story.
On January 30, 2025, Beven & Brock sent an association-wide notice (attached) stating:
"This is a reminder that all maintenance requests/issues must go through me, NOT the board."
-- Beven & Brock Association Consultant for Toluca Lake on Rose HOA
This email makes it clear that Beven & Brock is the sole point of contact for all repairs, maintenance, and vendor coordination, and that homeowners are prohibited from contacting their own board of directors directly. This directly contradicts the company's public claim that they "do not work with owners."
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My concerns stem from several serious incidents:
1. Delayed Response to Property Damage
On June 25, 2025, the community pool overflowed and flooded my living room. Despite reporting it immediately, Beven & Brock delayed scheduling inspection and mitigation for weeks. During that time, I was forced to hire a licensed emergency mitigation company to prevent mold due to my daughter's and my asthma.
2. Multiple Plumbing Failures
F&M Plumbing, the vendor Beven & Brock repeatedly directed the HOA to use, caused or contributed to multiple leaks in my unit (documented on 7/20, 7/22, 7/29, 9/19, and 10/12/25). These leaks caused additional property damage and a $175 improper bill.
3. Conflicting and Inconsistent Information
Throughout these incidents, Beven & Brock communicated inconsistent directions, delayed repairs, and provided unclear or contradictory explanations. Their public response here states they "did not hire" any vendor, yet their internal emails identify F&M as the HOA's approved plumbing vendor and instruct homeowners to work only through them.
4. Lack of Transparency and Accountability
When I tried to resolve issues, I was repeatedly told that only Beven & Brock could communicate with vendors or the board, and that owners must go through them for every maintenance-related matter. Yet publicly they state the opposite.
These problems are fully documented in emails, invoices, photos, and correspondence with the HOA and vendors.
My intention in posting this review is not to attack the company, but to provide clarity to other homeowners and boards. My experience with Beven & Brock shows significant challenges in timely response, communication accuracy, and consistent handling of maintenance issues. I hope this review prompts improvements in transparency, accountability, and respectful communication with homeowners.
I stand by the accuracy of the information provided above.