The DMMA Board has put forth that this proposed amendment has been introduced, in part, to preserve our exclusive, private community. While Privacy is a fundamental right, Exclusivity is an idea. We ask the community to consider the strict definition and differences of Privacy versus Exclusivity
The Preservation of an Exclusive, Private Community.
Privacy. What is privacy? It is the state of being free from unwanted or undue intrusion or disturbance in one’s private life or affairs, the freedom to be left alone, the freedom from public scrutiny, secret surveillance. Ordinary citizens have a qualified right to privacy.
Exclusivity. What is exclusivity? Not admitting others, omitting others from consideration, the outward notion that others have no stake or share, something that is limiting, fashionable, stylish.
Privacy is a fundamental right regardless of geographic location, station in life, or educational or professional background. Fundamental rights are worth preserving and fighting for. Intrusion of any kind into our living space strips our right to privacy and our right to use our property in the way we see fit. Do Owners need to concede on basic things in order to preserve a community? Yes. Should we concede on architectural or aesthetic standards? Of course. Is that a Property Use Standard? No. Should we allow decisions to be made on who is entitled access to our residential property? No. Is that a Property Use Standard? Yes.
Once you open the door to your home on this issue, it will remain open for good – for everyone now and into the future.
Exclusivity is not a right. Exclusivity is a limitation that the elite create and perpetuate for the purpose of omitting others, period. Exclusivity is a state of mind, no matter what price was paid to purchase our homes, our property, our memberships. Exclusivity here is tied to amenities and cannot be tied to property and deemed a fundamental property right.
No one has a right to exclusivity, but everyone has a right to privacy.
If there was evidence the security and safety of the community was compromised by short term renters and home exchangers, one might make the argument that there was an intrusion of privacy. There is no such argument here so why exclude these guests?
If there was evidence that the Club’s facilities were being utilized by short term renters and home exchangers without permission, one could make the argument that there is an erosion of exclusivity.
As an individual, please consider which of these words is most important to the statement the DMMA is making: “the preservation of an exclusive, private community”.
Is it your privacy overall on all issues pertaining to yourself, your property, your lifestyle. Your fundamental right. Is that what is most important to you?
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Is it exclusivity, nothing more than a notion, which exists only for the purpose of omitting others, who may be just like us, and who may someday buy our homes and memberships.
Decide with this vote, keeping in mind, “exclusive” and “private” are starkly different in definition and implication.
Desert Mountain Homeowners Coalition 