Every year, your HOA holds its annual meeting, and buried in the agenda is a confusing line item that reads something like this: Vote to apply excess membership income to the following year’s budget or refund it to members: IRS Revenue Ruling 70-604. Most homeowners glance at it, shrug, and move on, but what you […]
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Why Most Homeowners Lose Against Their HOA
The Harsh Truth: Most Homeowners Lose to Their HOA If you’ve ever tried to challenge your HOA board and felt defeated before you even began, you’re not alone. Every year, thousands of homeowners across the U.S. face unfair fines, assessments, and board decisions that seem impossible to overturn. Why? Because most homeowners enter the fight […]
The Most Common HOA Special Assessments: What Every Homeowner Needs to Know
When you buy into a homeowners association (HOA), you expect to pay regular dues that cover community upkeep, amenities, and shared expenses. But for many homeowners, the real shock comes later: the dreaded special assessment. Unlike regular dues, special assessments are extra charges imposed by the board, often running into thousands, or even tens of […]
From Frustration to Victory: Homeowners Who Took Down a $4.2 Million Dollar Special Assessment and Successfully Recalled an Unfair HOA Board
For many homeowners, HOA life begins with a promise: shared amenities, community pride, and well-maintained property values, but too often, that promise turns into frustration, unexpected special assessments, confusing financials, and boards that seem unaccountable to the very people who pay the dues. What happens when an HOA board pushes too far? When they try […]
5 Signs Your HOA Board Is Out of Control
Homeowner frustration with HOA boards is at an all-time high. Boards are meant to protect property values and ensure smooth operations, but some act in ways that are controlling, opaque, and even financially harmful. If your HOA seems out of control, you need to recognize the warning signs and act decisively. In this article, we’ll […]