Ask the HOA Expert: Rules With Reason

Homeowner associations (HOAs) are the fastest growing form of home ownership in America. In metropolitan markets, they can account for over 2/3rds of all new home construction. As more buyers choose this form of housing, condos and planned communities are becoming a dominant force to be reckoned with. HOAs are quasi-governments that collect mandatory fees to pay for services and enforce architectural standards and rules in the same way that any government can. Like other forms of government, if you choose to live there, opting out of fees and controls is not an option. When you buy into an HOA, you automatically agree to be subject to its authority.     Read the article…………………

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