Homeowners association(HOA)

HOA’s surely have their pros and cons but one major con to being part of an HOA is their strict regulations relating to fencing. The material, color, height, location, and …

Window air conditioners are cost-effective and convenient cooling solutions. However, they tend to be eyesores and make noise. This puts them on an HOA’s most-hated list, and HOAs may deny …

A fence might protect you from burglars or prying eyes, but it can’t protect you from the complications of sharing the cost of a fence with your neighbor. In fact, …

Buying a new home is a new chapter of life that you want to begin without any hassle. But, sometimes, situations do not allow that pleasure, and you end up …

Homeowners associations (HOA) are governed by a variety of principles. The three basic governing documents are the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions (CC&RS), the bylaws, and the Rules and …

For an organization like a Homeowners Association (HOA) to thrive, there need to be rules and repercussions for breaking these rules. This is because the association comprises independent individuals with …

As long as you reside in a neighborhood run by an HOA, you are automatically a member of the association. HOAs feature people with a variety of personalities. Sometimes, you …

Almost nobody to whom I have spoken has gushed about their HOA and how marvelous they are. Instead, a mention of these institutions is enough to send even the most …

Lights, water, gas, tax, groceries, cellphone, mortgage…the list of monthly bills seem endless. To add monthly HOA fees is often enough to tip you over the edge, particularly if you …

HOAs are often portrayed as villains, and in some cases, they certainly do abuse their power. We hope this is the exception and not the rule, because the is, they …