u/loki2002

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People keep claiming HOAs would not exist if they weren't popular and something people wanted but if that were true then an HOA could sell itself and recruit new members to join after a home is sold without any deed restrictions obligating them to the HOA.

Condos and connected townhouse/rowhouse situations obviously have some differences and it is where an HOA or other type of association make more sense so for my purposes I am concentrating on single family home and places that claim to be condos but are separate single family homes.

HOAs power and authority should be limited to only common shared space. That means clubhouse, pool, shared green space, perimeter fencing, gate, roads if they are private, sidewalks, and other shared infrastructure. They should not be able to dictate or control anything anyone does on their own property outside of local and county ordinances that exist where they are located and enforcement of that should be left to the authorities empowered for such. No controlling color, government permitted outbuildings, lawn appearance, types of plants, cameras, solar panels, building materials, driveway use, and anything else to do with what you do with your private home on your own property.

HOAs should not be a deed restriction to force membership. If the HOA is good and provides such great value they should be able to sell themselves to any new homeowner and make them want to join. Every other club and entity has to earn membership and customers and so should HOAs. All the current system does is provide no consequences for shitty behavior.

HOAs should not have the power to put on a lien, foreclose, or do anything that would force you out of your home for unpaid dues. If they believe you owe them money they can use the normal process of collections that every other creditor uses.

Any fine or restricted access to amenities should have a rigid, public process where a third party renders a decisions after the homeowner has a chance to defend themselves with evidence and witnesses.

No special assessments, if you are mismanaging dues to the extent that you cannot afford an emergency then you should automatically lose your position in the HOA with a special election immediately called.

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