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When most people purchase a home, they are thrilled to have a safe, comfortable space to return to every evening. A humble abode that they can do whatever they like with. Tear down a wall separating the kitchen and living room to make one large space? Sure! Install wood floors in the dining room and a pool in the backyard? Whatever floats your boat! Your home is yours, and it should be the coziest, most welcoming place in the world for you. 

Sometimes, however, homeowners don’t get to have the full say in how they decorate and run their homes, because HOAs might insert their input as well… An HOA, or Homeowner’s Association, is an evil group of people designed to make residents’ lives challenging– Oh, excuse me. I meant it’s “an organization in a subdivision, planned community, or condominium building that makes and enforces rules for the properties and residents”, according to Investopedia. But in reality, HOAs are notorious for implementing and enforcing outlandish rules and regulations and responding swiftly with hefty fines any time a resident refuses to comply. 

Down below, we’ve gathered some of the most annoying examples of HOAs exercising their power over residents that homeowners have shared on the Mildly Infuriating subreddit, so you can either relate to their pain or count your blessings if you live in a non-HOA area. Keep reading to also find an interview with the hosts of The HOA Show podcast to hear their thoughts on the topic.

Be sure to upvote the photos that make you want to file a complaint against these HOAs, and let us know in the comments if you’ve ever personally felt victimized by a frustrating HOA. And then if you’re interested in checking out even more HOA horror stories we’ve featured on Bored Panda before, we’ve got you covered with this article right here.

#1

Celebrating Pride Despite Our HOA Not Allowing Pride Flags. They Don’t Regulate Yard Lights Though, So... There’s Always A Loophole

Celebrating Pride Despite Our HOA Not Allowing Pride Flags. They Don’t Regulate Yard Lights Though, So... There’s Always A Loophole

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To gain some insight from the experts on HOAs, we reached out to the hosts of The HOA Show podcast. First, we wanted to know what inspired them to create their show. "Since its inception, this podcast has been an endeavor underwritten by Cline Agency Insurance Brokers," they told Bored Panda. "Education has always been of upmost importance for the Agency, and because we found ourselves being frequently asked the same questions by different clients, we wondered if there was a way for us to compile the information into one, easy to understand place, so that we could readily pass it along to Board Members and Community Managers. It quickly became apparent that podcasting would offer that perfect marriage of accessibility and reliability for sharing valuable information."

We also wanted to hear about some of the worst HOA stories they had ever heard. "Sadly, there are too many to list," the hosts shared. "In terms of severity, the stories are never sadder or more severe than when the actions or inactions of a Board of Directors lead to serious injury or the loss of life. We’d recommend that folks tune in to our spin-off podcast 'Love Thy Neighbor', essentially a True Crime Mini-Series on Community Associations. We have four episodes already out that detail some of the worst moments of a Community Association’s life. Warning, they can get pretty dark."

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The Hoa In My Friend’s Neighborhood Recently Threatened Her Neighbors With A Fine If They Didn’t Hide Their Trash Cans. They’ve Been In The Same Spot For Over A Decade

The Hoa In My Friend’s Neighborhood Recently Threatened Her Neighbors With A Fine If They Didn’t Hide Their Trash Cans. They’ve Been In The Same Spot For Over A Decade

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We also asked the hosts if they think HOAs are overall a negative or positive thing. "Community Associations have the opportunity to be one of the most positive experiences that people can be a part of," they told Bored Panda. "Human beings are communal by nature. We seek and crave strong communities. And when you have a group of wonderful people, all volunteering their time on behalf of the community, with the main intention of making their community stronger and better, then you have a winning recipe for a positive experience. But those volunteers must be putting the needs of the community above their own. We call this Fiduciary Duty." 

"When you have Board Members, Volunteers, or just members of a community that place their own needs above those of the community, that’s when you’re most likely to have a negative experience," the hosts explained. "When personal agendas and vendettas are the motivating factors behind people’s involvement and decisions, you’ll inevitably foster a feeling of hostility and resentment from those folks who are harmed or simply left out by the clearly selfish choices of those few individuals."

#3

HOA Violates Your Property Rights

HOA Violates Your Property Rights

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'd tell her that her breathing is a disturbance and must be stopped, effective immediately

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Lastly, the podcast hosts shared, "Over the course of producing this podcast, one of the things we’ve been so grateful for are all the guest experts who have participated in these podcast conversations. Without exception, all the experts who have donated their time are considered by the industry to be exceptionally qualified and experienced in their respective fields. Their guidance and expertise have undoubtedly helped thousands of communities."

If you'd like to hear more HOA stories, be sure to check out The HOA Show right here.

#4

A Local HOA Karen Forced A Father To Tear Down His Kids’ Recently Built Tree House

A Local HOA Karen Forced A Father To Tear Down His Kids’ Recently Built Tree House

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Head Of Hoa Lives Across From This Guy And Was Giving Him A Hard Time About The Appearance Of His House. So He Painted His House Pepto Pink Out Of Spite

Head Of Hoa Lives Across From This Guy And Was Giving Him A Hard Time About The Appearance Of His House. So He Painted His House Pepto Pink Out Of Spite

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If you’re not familiar with the concept of HOAs, count your blessings. They are not inherently bad, but particularly in the United States, they have gained a reputation for implementing ridiculous regulations and charging their residents outlandish fees for simple things. There’s currently a drought happening, so your grass is dying? We don’t care, here’s a $50 fine because your lawn is unsightly. You painted your garage door light blue? That’s not an approved color. Here’s a $200 fine, and you have one month to repaint it before you are met with another fee. 

In theory, HOAs ensure that a neighborhood is neat and tidy and that residents have somewhere to go to voice their complaints, but in practice, they tend to cause more issues than they solve. It’s great to have an organization in place to decorate the neighborhood with lights during the holidays and host community parties at the neighborhood pool. But is it worth the enormous fees and having to comply with strict rules? Many homeowners would say, “Absolutely not.”  

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#6

Thank You All For Your Prayers. The Hoa Sprayed Toxic Chemicals In The Backyard Causing Severe Tremoring, Hypersalivation, And Neurological Problems

Thank You All For Your Prayers. The Hoa Sprayed Toxic Chemicals In The Backyard Causing Severe Tremoring, Hypersalivation, And Neurological Problems

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The crazy thing about HOAs is that although many residents don’t even support their presence, they are still required to financially support them. Just how expensive HOA fees are depends greatly on the neighborhood, city and state a homeowner lives in. But at the state level, HOAs in New York and Hawaii charge the heftiest fees, averaging between $520-570 per month. And when it comes to the state that charges the lowest HOA fees, that would be Wyoming, with an average cost of $100 per month. 

It’s absurd to think that these homeowners are all essentially paying the cost of renting another apartment, or at least a bedroom in one, just to keep the people in charge of their neighborhood satisfied. In 2019, the average monthly HOA fee in the United States came out to $290, which was $40 more than the average monthly cost of utilities for Americans. But instead of paying for heating, water, gas and electricity, these residents were paying for someone to keep a close eye on them all and hand out fines every time a trash can was visible or an 'unsightly' car was parked on the street. 

#7

Kids Are Having Fun With Friends So A Neighbor Reported To Hoa That They Must Be Running A Childcare

Kids Are Having Fun With Friends So A Neighbor Reported To Hoa That They Must Be Running A Childcare

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#8

Neighbor's Response To Hoa's Email About Taking Down Halloween Decorations. Now It's A Christmas Decoration

Neighbor's Response To Hoa's Email About Taking Down Halloween Decorations. Now It's A Christmas Decoration

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would keep that going year-round; Cupid in Feb., leprochaun in March, etc.!!!

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#9

A Friend Of Mine Got A Complaint From Her Hoa About A Dying Shrub On Her Property

A Friend Of Mine Got A Complaint From Her Hoa About A Dying Shrub On Her Property

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While HOAs tend to be classified as a uniquely American issue, there are actually various organizations around the globe that monitor homeowners and residents in annoyingly similar ways. In Japan, for example, there are “management associations” in place that have presidents, just like HOAs, and serve to keep an eye on condo buildings and their residents. The president and board of these management associations are responsible for setting and collecting fees from residents including a management fee, which is intended to pay for maintenance in the building, and a repair fee, which will go to major repairs in the future. And while these fees may sound like no big deal in theory, as all residents want their buildings operating smoothly, they often become problematic.    

#10

My Neighbor Received A Letter From Hoa Saying His Tree Needed To Be Cut Down. This Is What He Did With The Trunk

My Neighbor Received A Letter From Hoa Saying His Tree Needed To Be Cut Down. This Is What He Did With The Trunk

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#11

An Hoa Fined Woman $100 For Moving Her Car After A Snow Dusting Leaving Behind This Lovely Flurry Phallus

An Hoa Fined Woman $100 For Moving Her Car After A Snow Dusting Leaving Behind This Lovely Flurry Phallus

A few weeks ago we got a pitiful little snow that was barely really a frost. Just enough to cause a little trouble of the roads (cause any sort of weather causes troubles on the roads here), but nothing severe. So my husband and I go out, get in our cars, and leave for the work day.
 
Awhile later (I don't remember if it was five days or a week), we get an email from the HOA saying we are being fined for something. They aren't very specific at first, but they are saying it's about the snow and our cars. We are very confused. There is not enough snow to shovel, as you will soon see.
Finally, after a few back-and-forth emails, they simply send us a picture "describing the problem". The imprint our car left in this and somehow that's our fault.
 
I died laughing y'all. This is the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard of being fined for, and we flat-out told them we weren't paying. Eventually, they realized we were serious about not paying, and since there were no by-laws on the books about something like this, they dropped it.

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is the stupidest thing I’ve ever seen 😂 so glad they dropped it - when you really think about it, humans are so weird, like we’re honestly just a bunch of animals on a floating rock in space, HOAs need to chill 😂

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If condo residents in Japan find a management association’s fees to be too high, they won’t want to live there in the first place. But if the fees are too low, there won’t be enough funds available to keep the building in tip-top shape. For example, the life expectancy of a condo in Japan is typically about 40 years. After that, it becomes necessary to make major updates, particularly to the plumbing. But there are currently hundreds of thousands of condos in Japan that have been around longer than 40 years and are in need of serious maintenance. Because of this, condo owners are often suddenly met with huge fees and fines, because the building has not raised enough money to cover the repairs and the jobs have become more intense after being put off.

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The Neighbors Hate Us And Went To The Hoa Because We Had Something "Poisonous" Growing In Our Backyard. Here's Our Harvest

The Neighbors Hate Us And Went To The Hoa Because We Had Something "Poisonous" Growing In Our Backyard. Here's Our Harvest

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#14

When The Hoa Needs To Place A Notice About Farting In The Elevator

When The Hoa Needs To Place A Notice About Farting In The Elevator

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How can they tell who farted through video? Is this person making it obvious (lifting leg) or are the farts extremely loud? Either way I find it hilarious. My inner child still laughs at farts.

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Hoa Requires Elaborate Christmas Decorations In This Neighborhood. This Resident Complied

Hoa Requires Elaborate Christmas Decorations In This Neighborhood. This Resident Complied

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How do you enforce Christmas decorations??? What if you cant afford them or you don't celebrate Christmas?

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Robert A Reider Jr
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Honestly, realtors let you know when you buy on one of these streets. I have a buddy who bought on a quiet street in the valley. Each christmas it becomes "candy cane lane". he's literally joked if he didnt parricipate, theyd burn his house down and run him out on a rail. They are fanatics. Teams of professionals deploy to decorate anything standing still. I always wonder about jewish, muslim, buddist families on the block.

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Kate
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Refuse, let them take it to court, counter sue on grounds of religious freedom, retire early.

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Jo314129
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is great but is it still considered "flipping the bird" if there only three fingers and a thumb?

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3 Owls In A Coat
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I didn’t even realize it was censored until I saw your comment 😂 the heck

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Sandy D
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How cab they require Christmas decorations? If it's in the US anyway, it's illegal to discriminate in housing. The people might not even celebrate it, ffs. I'd put horrific or obscene versions of decorations up, or the most hideous, awful colored garbage I could find

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Mouse
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Our town has a street like this. No matter if you celebrate the religious holiday or not, you sign an agreement at the time you purchase the house that you will decorate. It's a neighborhood attraction in a rather wealthy neighborhood.

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idrow1
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I guess they don't allow Jewish people or Jehovah's Witnesses to live there?

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Dan Bert
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At the risk of someone on the HOA board going ballistic, you could put up a life sized silhouette of a Carpenter working. Next to that put a small sign saying 'He was just another Jewish Carpenter'.

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Chucky Cheezburger
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'd have to throw up some Halloween decorations and a goth Christmas tree .

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Stannous Flouride
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Remember, the Grinch didn't hate Christmas. He hated the people who were obsessed with it. And that seems perfectly logical to me.

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Kabuki Kitsune
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Stick a giant Menorah (even if you're not Jewish) out front, and then DARE the HOA to say anything.

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Kabuki Kitsune
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Stick a large Menorah out front (even if you're not Jewish), and DARE the HOA to say anything.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And here comes the Bored Panda HOA with their ridiculous censorship.

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Wysteria_Rose
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's when you say, "Oh, I'm Wiccan actually. I celebrate Yule, though!" And then put out a huge pentacle on the lawn.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is this an American thing?? i have ever seen or heard this is Australia before!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Our street is completely dark come Halloween or Christmas. There are some exceptions when comes Diwali in October or November (I can't remember).

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It's terrible how people are forced to move into jointly governed economic entities without their knowledge, then subjected to rules passed by a Board of volunteers that they declined to join against their will. My heart goes out to the world's hapless morons who never take responsibility for the consequences of their own choices.

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Another inherent problem with these management associations in Japan is that it can be hard to find anyone who is interested in running them. Most residents have no interest, which often means that the only people who do want to be in charge become a bit too power-hungry. This means that the associations are often rampant with fraud and mismanagement because there aren’t enough residents playing active roles in the organization and keeping the president and board members in check. This sounds quite familiar. I’m sure many of the photos featured on this list would have never happened had these HOA presidents and board members sought outside opinions on the matters. But they seem to have become too wrapped up in their power, and all sense of logic has flown out the window.

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Our Hoa Illegally Gutted The Courtyard Behind Our Townhome That Contained Very Large Privacy Bushes And Protected Cypress Trees

Our Hoa Illegally Gutted The Courtyard Behind Our Townhome That Contained Very Large Privacy Bushes And Protected Cypress Trees

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks like you get the pleasant opportunity of bankrupting the HOA 😏

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$50 Fine From Hoa For Having A Dead Lawn (It's Rock) And/Or Excessive Weeds (None)

$50 Fine From Hoa For Having A Dead Lawn (It's Rock) And/Or Excessive Weeds (None)

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Hoa: Done

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So if HOAs are charging exorbitant fees to millions of people around the world, you might be wondering where all of this money is going. Well, according to Quicken Loans, HOA fees cover a variety of things including amenities like neighborhood pools and community clubhouses, municipal services like trash removal and neighborhood security, maintenance and repairs, and a reserve fund kept for any unexpected emergencies. For example, the reserve fund should cover the cost if a natural disaster like a hurricane knocks over a huge tree and leaves it blocking the road in the entrance of the neighborhood. What is interesting, though, is that not all HOA communities have amenities. I can understand some of these costs, but if your neighborhood does not have a pool, a security guard, or any grass and trees that aren’t on private property, I sure hope you are not paying HOA fees.      

#19

A Friend’s Hoa Sent Letter Requesting Kids Only Play In Park, Not In Yards

A Friend’s Hoa Sent Letter Requesting Kids Only Play In Park, Not In Yards

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My yard would have a For Sale sign in it by the next day. Let kids be kids!

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#20

Hoa Landscapers Threw In A Free Internet Trim

Hoa Landscapers Threw In A Free Internet Trim

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Today’s episode is brought to you by the word ⭐️ litigation ⭐️

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#21

My Parents Hoa Passed A Rule This Year That All Houses In The Neighborhood Must Be 35' From The Road. These Neighbors May Have To Tear Their House (Which Has Been There For 12+ Years) If They Are Not Approved For A Variance Permit

My Parents Hoa Passed A Rule This Year That All Houses In The Neighborhood Must Be 35' From The Road. These Neighbors May Have To Tear Their House (Which Has Been There For 12+ Years) If They Are Not Approved For A Variance Permit

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is utterly ridiculous. If you’re going to make a rule like that, at least make it for future houses.

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Another problem with HOAs in the United States is that they have become almost impossible to avoid. About 75 million Americans currently live in HOA communities, and that number has only been rising over the years. So moving into an area without an aggressive HOA might be easier said than done. If you are trying to avoid the tyranny of an HOA, Deborah Goonan of Independent American Communities provides some tips. First and foremost, they recommend renting rather than buying. While owning a home is a dream of many individuals, it can actually be smarter to rent for a variety of reasons. 

“The combination of a mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, home maintenance, and HOA fees can stretch your household budget to the brink. And if — or when — your homeowners, condo, or co-op association raises its regular fees or imposes a special assessment, the additional cost can break your budget,” Deborah explains. “Rather than pinching every penny to afford homeownership, rent a few years longer, pay down debts, and save more money for a down payment, retirement, or both.”

#22

Our Lovely Homeowner's Association Dog Park. No Shade, No Turf, Just Gravel, And Rocks

Our Lovely Homeowner's Association Dog Park. No Shade, No Turf, Just Gravel, And Rocks

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Those people need to walk there at 12:00 barefooted so they know how paws will feel -_-

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Hoa Cut Our Privacy Bushes In Half Without Asking

Hoa Cut Our Privacy Bushes In Half Without Asking

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wonder if you can file a trespassing report with the police or destruction of proerty?

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I'm Parked On My Property And I Get A Violation. F*ck The Hoa

I'm Parked On My Property And I Get A Violation. F*ck The Hoa

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Deborah also recommends seeking out an older home if you’re trying to avoid joining an HOA. She notes that as of 2018, the United States had at least 346,000 HOA-governed communities. But in 1970, there were only a mere 10,000 of them nationwide. Because of this, many older homes will not be part of a mandatory homeowner’s association area. And even if they are, Deborah says that older versions of HOAs tend to be much less strict than their younger counterparts. “Pre-1970 HOAs are more likely to be voluntary-membership associations,” she explains. “That means you don’t have to join the association and pay annual dues, unless you want to.  In contrast to mandatory HOAs, voluntary membership associations don’t have the power to impose monetary fines, and they cannot file a lien on your home and foreclose to collect unpaid fees.”

#25

My Hoa Put Up Fences So We Can't Drive From Section To Section

My Hoa Put Up Fences So We Can't Drive From Section To Section

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Reminiscent of a Berlin Wall check point. Not only is it bleak to look at, it’s outrageous to restrict peoples free movement.

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Our Hoa Installed Some Sprinklers By The Lake Last Year. Here Is One Of The Heads A Year Later That Waters The Lake Twice A Day

Our Hoa Installed Some Sprinklers By The Lake Last Year. Here Is One Of The Heads A Year Later That Waters The Lake Twice A Day

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Someday, I will invent a cure for stupid. Edit: Woah… Thanks for the likes. If you’re wondering how it’s going, I actually spent some time researching intellectual deficit last night, and categorized, charted, and theorized a shared root cause of eight common variations of it. There are actually many kinds of stupid, just as there are many kinds of intelligence. No offense to anyone, but I think it’s a result of cognitive imbalance of development between paired opposite cognitive functions. In other words, the famously’ditzy social hot person’ tends to lack introspective function to compliment her social skills, for example, and this can keep her from exploring and analyzing her own behavior, which cripples her/his social ability as well. You need a healthy feedback loop between two opposite functions to make good judgements based on the data each respective function picks up.

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The Only Thing Worse Than A Florida Hurricane Is A Florida Home Owner's Association

The Only Thing Worse Than A Florida Hurricane Is A Florida Home Owner's Association

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's passed, not past...they can't even do simple grammar right. They don't deserve your acknowledgement.

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I hope these photos are not making your blood boil and that you don't have to tiptoe around your current neighborhood for fear of an HOA fine showing up on your doorstep. Be sure to keep upvoting the photos that you find most ridiculous, and then feel free to share any personal experiences with power-hungry HOAs in the comments below. While HOAs seem to be flourishing around the world, particularly in the United States, hopefully calling them out online will eventually lead to them become a bit more relaxed. Only time will tell... But in the meantime, if you'd like to hear even more HOA horror stories, don't forget to check out this Bored Panda article next.

#28

Texas Couple Being Sued By Their Hoa For Feeding Ducks

Texas Couple Being Sued By Their Hoa For Feeding Ducks

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Silly. Likely she is on a lake or pond that has basically domesticated ducks and is supporting the ecosystem. Feed the birds!

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#29

Hoa Decides To Ruin Our Sideyard By Putting A Sidewalk Through It, Then Bursts The Water Pipes Coming To Our House

Hoa Decides To Ruin Our Sideyard By Putting A Sidewalk Through It, Then Bursts The Water Pipes Coming To Our House

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Hoa Refuses To Remove Dog Waste After Months Of Payment. They Ignored Calls And Dealt With The Smell Complaint By Turning Each Doggie Station Into An Overflow

Hoa Refuses To Remove Dog Waste After Months Of Payment. They Ignored Calls And Dealt With The Smell Complaint By Turning Each Doggie Station Into An Overflow

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#32

You All Enjoyed My "Handwriting" And Pink Boots Last Time. I'm Back Today After Receiving A Note From The HOA Reminding Me To Actually Finish Power Washing My Driveway

You All Enjoyed My "Handwriting" And Pink Boots Last Time. I'm Back Today After Receiving A Note From The HOA Reminding Me To Actually Finish Power Washing My Driveway

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The Hoa Is Ridiculous. You Can Clearly See A Net On That Goal In The Picture They Took

The Hoa Is Ridiculous. You Can Clearly See A Net On That Goal In The Picture They Took

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Jessica J.
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Circle the net, with arrows pointing to it from all sides, and send it back to them.

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The Hoa Mounted This Sign Slanted

The Hoa Mounted This Sign Slanted

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Attention Residents: Henceforth all signs will be square. No diamonds or octagons. SQUARE.

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Hoa Wanting Free Labor For Cleaning Up Construction Trash Home Builders Left In Our Neighborhood

Hoa Wanting Free Labor For Cleaning Up Construction Trash Home Builders Left In Our Neighborhood

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#36

Hoa Decided Behind This Bush Was A Good Place For Our House Number To Be Placed

Hoa Decided Behind This Bush Was A Good Place For Our House Number To Be Placed

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Of course cus now they can fine you for having a bush obstructing your house number.

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#37

Hoa: You Broke The Bylaws By Lettings Your Kids Play On The Side Of The Street

Hoa: You Broke The Bylaws By Lettings Your Kids Play On The Side Of The Street

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#38

Hoa’s Need To Chill Out, I’m Not 100% Sure, But I Think The Hoa Blocked A Walkway To Another Neighborhood. Very Annoying

Hoa’s Need To Chill Out, I’m Not 100% Sure, But I Think The Hoa Blocked A Walkway To Another Neighborhood. Very Annoying

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Our Hoa Made Us Each Pay About $30 Each To Set Up Lights Around Our Neighborhood Sign (Sorry For Bad Lighting)

Our Hoa Made Us Each Pay About $30 Each To Set Up Lights Around Our Neighborhood Sign (Sorry For Bad Lighting)

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#40

My Hoa Put Up A Fence The Week Before I Stained Mine

My Hoa Put Up A Fence The Week Before I Stained Mine

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