Additional stories
Next housing crisis? HOAs aren’t saving enough to make major repairs
When repair projects hit, residents are often slapped with huge assessments. One recent study shows that almost three-quarters of HOAs are underfunded.
Little plot of pansies costs homeowner $19,000
A North Carolina man thought he’d fill in a long-bare spot in a common area with some colorful flowers. But that was against the rules, and his HOA began fining him $100 a day. He fought back, but he gave up after spending $19,000 on fines and attorneys.
Group shifts its mission — and homeowners get left behind
The Community Associations Institute, which was supposed to be an educational resource for homeowners and HOAs, has instead become a trade organization for the industry.
An ailing immigrant commits suicide after HOA bans his support dog
Sergey Peklun’s dog, Julia, helped him handle health problems stemming from the Chernobyl nuclear accident. His HOA in Florida said OK, then withdrew its consent for him to keep Julia. As he seemed about to lose his court challenge, Peklun committed suicide.
Garage doors can’t be cordovan — and more odd HOA stories
A 91-year-old great-grandmother in Houston got in trouble with her homeowners association when she thought she had permission to paint her garage door cordovan.
Do you have a homeowners association story to share? Let us know
Please send your story to HOA@kcstar.com. Please include your name and phone number to allow us to call you back if we plan to use your story.