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 […]
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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 […]
The Millions of Dollars Hidden in Your HOA Dues: How Boards Misuse Funds
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 […]