hoa stories

'We left our HOA': Homeowners discover clever loophole in HOA bylaws, finding a way out by building their own well

Ben Weiss

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HOA sends non-HOA homeowner a letter demanding her to follow all HOA rules because her home's previous owner agreed to do so: ‘[They said] I still have to follow them’

Lana DeGaetano

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HOA cuts down tree on property of non-HOA resident, he fires back by decorating non-compliant tree with Christmas lights all year round: 'I was probably affecting property values'

Ben Weiss

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‘NEVER again!’: New homeowners pay an unexplained $300 HOA fee, board accidentally lets it slip that the fine is made up and the HOA fees are voluntary

Elna McHilderson

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'Your garden gives off chaotic energy. Please tone it down': Jealous neighbor files HOA complaint over new resident's gardening skills

Ben Weiss

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Couple downsizing into 'empty nester' condo have a run in with HOA board members over their usage of their own parking space and a handshake agreement with the previous owner: 'Only took 3 days for nonsense to start'

Brad Dickson

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Entitled neighbor demands that HOA-exempt residents in the neighborhood join, resident refuse: '[He's] upset because we're not included in their misery'

Ben Weiss

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Homeowner puts 7-foot-tall blow-up sphere in their front yard, complete with mermaid, after overzealous HOA strictly enforces their "one decoration" policy: 'I received no less than 6 letters in 2 days about how inappropriate [...] my "decoration" was'

Brad Dickson

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‘Nothing is sweeter than watching their power trip end’: Unhappy homeowners finally get justice on their corrupt HOA board, making most resigned

Elna McHilderson

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HOA threatens to put a lien on a couple's home, only for the couple to find out that joining the HOA is voluntary: ‘Who knows how many other properties they are doing this to’

Lana DeGaetano

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Entitled HOA board members demand that new homeowners give up their designated space for another neighbor, homeowners refuse: 'Peg didn't like that. Not one bit'

Ben Weiss

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Entitled neighbor befriends HOA president to restrict kids from playing games in the neighborhood, sparking backlash from other residents: 'It violates federal housing law to restrict children from the common areas'

Ben Weiss

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New homeowner refuses to give up parking spot to neighbor's nanny, neighbor gets even by reporting his fence to the HOA: 'I'm really not thrilled about your lack of consideration for my basic request'

Ben Weiss

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HOA plays favorites, but homeowner who keeps getting fined fights back and gets control of the whole board: ‘[They] may dissolve it’

Elna McHilderson

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Entitled neighbors throw a tantrum after Good Samaritan removes their trash for them, they end up getting fined by the HOA: ‘Hope they like the fine they get!’

Ben Weiss

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Resident sues HOA after they fined them for installing a wheelchair ramp at their front door, claiming it's not "aesthetic": 'It's not a lawn gnome the board gets to vote on'

Bar Mor Hazut

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