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HOAs deservedly sometimes get a bad rap for some power-tripping leaders and busy-body neighbors out there, but this is where I think HOAs can be useful. People
by logicalmonster 4y ago
HOAs deservedly sometimes get a bad rap for some power-tripping leaders and busy-body neighbors out there, but this is where I think HOAs can be useful.
People who don't want to risk having an eyesore next to their house should choose to move to a neighborhood with an HOA. People who value personal freedom on their property should choose to move to an area without that. In theory, everybody should be happier.
- Gracana 4y agoUnfortunately, in some places it can be very difficult to avoid HOAs. In my area they are nearly ubiquitous.
- jandrese 4y agoSadly HOAs are mostly powerless in these situations. They can send angry letters to the homeowners and even threaten them with leins against their house, but actually getting those liens is a time consuming and expensive process so they usually won't actually do it. Plus they aren't a penalty to someone who is never planning to sell the property. They'll leave when they die or when the bank forecloses on them. HOAs only have power of people who actually care about being a good neighbor. They're basically only useful for harassing honest people and maintaining shared spaces. You only need a HOA if your community has a pool/park/community center/parking lot that is owned by said community.