- [TH][VA] HOA went from invisible to a nightmare. How do we get control back?
I've lived in a small HOA (60 homes) for 11 years. For most of that time, everything just worked, landscaping, snow removal, tree maintenance, repaving. No drama. A few years ago, a new board...
24 points72 comments10 h ago
- [CA] [Condo] Renting: Realtor says she can’t send us the HOA CC&Rs
Hi HOA community, we’re struggling to make heads or tails of this.. here’s the dilemma: Realtor overseeing the lease of a condo is saying they cannot sent us the HOA CC&Rs until after we sign the...
22 points114 comments3 d ago
- [CA][Condo] Drunk owner screaming at residents and visitors
Hello, We are a bit lost on how to handle this situation. As the title says, the owner, lives alone in their unit drinks heavily day and night. Their unit is at a very prominent location in the...
13 points31 comments6 d ago
- [NJ][TH] Filed Motion Against HOA, What Should I do Now? HELP!
I’ve posted here before, but I’m back because I’m exhausted and not sure what to do next. Long story short, a homeowner who has done this before made accusations of theft and dishonesty against...
10 points12 comments1 d ago
- [SFH] [SC] Should the bylaws be bent for an “ADA Accommodation?
Someone in my my community put up a tent in their front yard. The type you might use at a flea market. They have a covered porch in their backyard. It’s against the bylaws so they were told to...
10 points43 comments6 d ago
- Just won several board seats. Now I’m trying to figure out whether we’re walking into a dysfunctional HOA [SFH][PA]
I’d genuinely like some outside perspective from people who have served on HOA boards, managed associations, or dealt with something similar. I live in a community of roughly over 200 homes in...
7 points52 comments3 d ago
- [Condo] [NC] How do we get non-resident owners to participate in our small HOA? (Landlord-owned units, burned-out volunteer board)
Our HOA is small (17 units), and the board is run by a handful of resident owners who are stretched thin. They handle landscaping, maintenance coordination, and day-to-day decisions themselves,...
7 points59 comments5 d ago
- [OH][Condo] Board burnout and rage quitting.
I live in a 7 unit condo building and have held a couple positions on the board, not really by choice but necessity. We just had our 3rd and 4th board member in 2 years resign over burnout/drama....
6 points46 comments4 d ago
- [N/A] [Condo] How much should you trust a reserve study that’s 2–3 years old when buying?
Reserve studies here in Ontario are updated every 3 years, so buyers often end up looking at one that’s pretty dated. Costs for things like roofs and garage repairs have jumped a lot recently....
6 points28 comments6 d ago
- [SFH][WA] Recently joined the HOA Board and was wondering if there's any seminars or something available to help educate me and other Board members?
Hello everyone! I apologize in advanced for the long-ish post. I've been in my community for over 5 years. Our HOA is pretty "weak" and to be honest I'm not sure what goes on with it since the...
5 points28 comments21 h ago