Comments on: Anatomy of a Homeowner Association

By: CSimon

CSimon — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 03:55:29 +0000

I’ve been paying HOA dues in the Summerchase subdivision of Woodstock, GA for 20 years. The only time I’ve ever been given a key was when I bought the house. They continually look for any bogus excuse for denying me access to the pool & are constantly harassing me with petty annoyances and placing liens on my house and threatening to sell my home. They are a bunch of hateful bigots who must have little or no fulfillment in their own lives. The first clue is that they spend so much time trying to trouble mine. If you’re looking for a home – do NOT buy in Summerchase subdivision of Woodstock, GA.

By: Thresie w Anyayahan

Thresie w Anyayahan — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 02:16:43 +0000

Hi! I’m Thresie Anyayahan, 35yrs old, from Cavite Philippines.I am a newly elected P.R.O in our HOA. this is the first set of officers since this subdivision just opened almost 2yrs ago. U see i have no idea what my responsibilities are. Ok i’ve read a little about what a P.R.O is about but that’s all. Kindly, please give me tips on how to do what i am supposed to do. Thank u very much. i hope u won’t publish my whole name. u can call me Tresi. God bless!

By: John simms

John simms — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:55:02 +0000

Sorry, I live in the UK and other than on ‘listed buildings’ (very old ones which were around before the US was even found) we have no silly HOA’s (and no high bills for them either), as the local councils look after any building regulation matters in relation to the laws of the land – believe me it is far better. We pay one tax bassed on property value of the area and thats that – everything is taken care of!

I have read loads of stories where HOA up and down the USA have made up rules to suit them selves (or narrow minded individuals) without any consideration for anyone and honestly it just leaves me stunned how you let them get away with it!

By: Richard Valla

Richard Valla — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 22:13:00 +0000

thank you, enjoyed your aritcle.

we have a problem with our HOA, been looking for days trying to find help.
the original HOA was desolved in 1989 by Sec. of State’s office here in Ga.
we have a group calling themselves a HOA, not registered, not incorporated, no by-laws, only 24 year old covenants. they are issuing citations and taking people to court.there are others on the list to be taken to court. we have tried to tell them that they are not operating legally. they say that they don’t have to be incorporated or registered or have by-laws. do they have to have by-laws.can you give us any help. there is a meeting tommorrow night.
thanks richard.

By: Andrea

Andrea — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 23:36:56 +0000

I was on our board for three years, and wow – being on the board of an HOA is a great way to find out some of the wacky stuff that goes on behind closed doors. That wasn’t really my cup of tea and I was happy to leave the inadvertent snooping behind when my term was up, but I have to admit it was interesting.

What people need to own up to in these covenant controlled communities is that as much as you might think the HOA is in your business, you 1) bought the house in the neighborhood, so you chose it, and 2) you know good and well you’re going to call the HOA if your neighbor decides to paint their house pink and start parking their RV in the front yard.

I got tired of listening to people complain to the HOA about every little thing that I started asking anyone who complained about how intrusive the HOA was if they were interested in joining the board. Silence usually ensued.