If you’re a homeowner feeling the sting of escalating HOA dues, you’re not alone. Across California and beyond, residents are confronting boards that levy exorbitant special assessments, mismanage funds, and operate with little transparency, but here’s the good news: you don’t have to accept it. Homeowners have the power to reclaim control, as demonstrated by […]
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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 […]
What to Do If Your HOA Hits You With a Surprise Special Assessment
Imagine this: you open your mailbox, expecting the usual stack of flyers and bills – only to find a notice from your HOA demanding thousands of dollars. Sometimes the deadline is just 30 days away. Panic sets in. How could this happen? And more importantly… what can you do about it? You’re not alone. Across […]
HOA Special Assessments: Why Homeowners Are Pushing Back in 2025
The Sticker Shock No One Sees Coming It starts the same way almost every time: a letter in the mailbox, a notice slipped under the door, or a quick announcement at an HOA meeting. Suddenly, you’re told you owe $10,000, $20,000 — sometimes even $50,000. The reason? A “special assessment.” For many families, that kind […]