Former HOA President Charged With Theft After Spending More Than $147,000
The former president of a homeowners association (HOA) is in some legal hot water after he was charged with theft. The Weld County District Attorney shared the media release on its website alongside a photo of Lyle Quint.
The 72-year-old was charged with theft after an investigation into a Severance, Colorado, HOA where Quint formerly served as president. According to the release, Quint was charged with using $147,635 of the HOA’s funds on unauthorized expenses.
The former Summit View president turned himself in at the Weld County Jail on Sept. 25, where he spent a few hours in booking.
Later, he was released on a $40,000 surety bond, according to the Weld County Jail Report. Here’s what we know about the case.
Investigators Say Funds Went Missing From 2017 to 2025
According to the release, Quint served as president of the HOA from 2004 through 2025, and at one point was the only member of the board.
In April 2025, a new board was elected. The newly elected board raised concerns about the association’s funds and records, and reached out to the Severance Police Department in November 2025. From there, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation got involved in the case. The media release went on to explain that the alleged theft happened over a series of years, and investigators were able to identify approximately $147,635 worth of unauthorized expenses. They believe that the unauthorized spending happened between 2017 and 2025.
As such, Quint was formally charged by the district attorney, and he faces one charge of theft.
Colorado Theft Penalties Depend on the Amount
According to Prager Law, theft charges where the property is worth more than $2,000 are considered a felony. Because Quint was accused of stealing more than $100,000, it looks like he could be facing Class 3 felony charges, which would result in fines of up to $750,000 and up to 12 years in prison if convicted.
Additionally, the law firm’s website notes that there are different considerations and factors that could cause the theft charges to be elevated, including when the theft involves victims that fall into a “vulnerable” class (like the elderly) and thefts that involve repeat offenders.
The state has a statute of limitations on theft, and most charges must be filed within three years of the alleged crimes. However, the website notes that crimes that involve significant sums of money or extenuating circumstances could be allowed exceptions. While neither of these has been alleged by the district attorney, it is worth noting that some factors can change the charges.
Of course, these are only allegations at this point, and Quint remains innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
