Understanding HOA Special Assessments Before You Write a Check When your homeowners’ association (HOA) sends notice of a special assessment, it can feel alarming. Whether it’s for roof repairs, new landscaping, or electrical upgrades, few things frustrate homeowners more than surprise fees. Before paying, it’s critical to understand what special assessments are, when they’re legal, […]
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Avoid the Trap: 7 Mistakes Homeowners Make That Let HOAs Get Away With Financial Abuse
Homeowners associations (HOAs) were meant to protect property values and maintain community standards. But for many residents, the reality looks very different: ballooning dues, questionable “special assessments,” and boards that operate more like shadow governments than community stewards. Financial abuse inside HOAs is more common than most homeowners realize, and the scariest part is that […]