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24 Comments on At what point do you have to say that your HOA is out of control?
Hi Todd. I had a similar experience with my HOA. What I did was study the by laws and booted the tyrants out with the help of the majority of the homeowners. It can be done. ~ Lana
Hi Todd... this definitely sounds like an out of control HOA. People who live in condos and communities with HOA's also need to learn fiscal responsibility. I live in a condo and we often have an issue with owners who want a lot of services and amenities but fail to realize that they aren't free and cannot be added without adding overhead... as I always tell them "You can have anything you want, but be prepared for everyone to pay for them."
No trick or treating in the building --- wow -- that is likely the safest place for the kids.
What about holding board members accountable if they mis-managed the association?
I agree with John...Take the board members to court. Throw them out . Get a judgement . They have a fudiciary responsibility! Reminds me of the new Federal Government.
I couldn't believe this HOA and you know they made that rule change about Halloween two days before Halloween so no one could have a chance to change it back. They certainly are out of control in my opinion and legal action in my opinion needs to be taken against them. They have lowered the value of that property way more than what the economy has lowered it.
Wow, that is a horror story for sure. I wonder if the rest of the homeowners would have any ability to sue the board for mismanagement. Seems very bad. As for the trick or treating, sounds like 5 doors are going to have a "treat" waiting for them.
I have never thought of how an association can affect the prices of units. Sounds like this one is out of control.
Todd - That HOA is definitely out of control. No trick or treating? Wow, how sad for the kids and owners for that matter. I know a lot of adults who look forward to seeing all the different costumes.
Wow this is terrible. That whole HOA board needs to go. Todd, your blogs always look so great. Where do you get your clipart?
time to have a hanging. hahahaha
Sounds like some California HOA board members have moved to Oregon. Down here I've heard of some ridiculous rules, too, like no plants on the front porch or sidewalk (supposedly so the firefighters and police can get to the front door); only white curtains or blinds; no vertical blinds, only horizontal; no cars backed in to parking spaces; and other things that really don't make sense to me.
That is horrible. Please name the complex or at least drop me an email so I can be aware of this travesty. Wow.
The HOA is definitely out of control. There must be something that can be done legally. What they are doing certainly is not ethical and doesn't sound legal.
Todd, this is ridiculous! Amazing that there is no good governing body over the group of them! Truly, there should be legal action the residents can take!!!
HOAs and POAs are evil! I actually went after one in my area a few years back for discriminating against my clients. I won!!! Seems in my digging and with a well placed phone call from an attorney that I uncovered the fact that the POA was illegally charging assessments to maintain a lot and well they no longer owned! Never had another problem with them after that!
Hi Todd, I have served on 2 HOA boards. Most homeowners have no interest in serving on the board, being on a committee or even coming to meetings. It takes a lot of time and energy to deal with the issues (For Free), attend meetings, phone calls from residents complaining and all that goes with the position. The more units in a complex, the more issues.
Linda Metallo, Re/max Impact, Lockport, Il.
This HOA reminds me of the Soup NAZI on Seinfeld ..."No Halloween for you !" Tell me this is an active age community to explain the crotchety anti trick-or-treat mentality. Grassroot support should help to "throw the bums out". Hope it gets better soon
That is really a sad story. It's too bad that the homeowners didn't take action sooner.
IMHO they have way too much control sometimes and IMO need regular audits of the books :)
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