December 2000
The Summit at Pacific Palisades Highland Master Homeowners Association consists of 275 homes built-out with more being built, in addition to a clubhouse/master recreation area, several parks and miles of street medians in addition to the common area slopes and landscaping. This is the master association for numerous individual homeowners associations. It is located in Pacific Palisades, which is in Los Angeles County, near Malibu. Our analysis of their utility bills and our on-site field inspection of their property uncovered the following utility billing overcharges and opportunities for utility expense reduction.