There are many articles floating around on the internet that
speak of the “injustices” that occur within homeowner associations. Many
homeowners feel that they do not have to answer to the association’s governing
board, viewing the board as a group of bullies that trample on the rights of
homeowners. However, these homeowners forget that by living in a HOA
community, they are agreeing to abide by the governing documents that apply to
everyone living within the community. These bylaws and governing
documents try to serve the greater good that would benefit everyone in the most
optimal way. That does not mean that the board of directors will always
make the right decision; they are also human beings and make mistakes. It
is not easy for anyone to exercise judgment over their neighbors.
Homeowners may not always have their way in inevitable
issues that turn up in HOA communities, but when the decisions they make about
their property affect the home values or other costs of those who follow all
the rules, who is really the victim? A lawsuit between a homeowner and an
association where the homeowner wins will likely result in an increased cost
for everyone in the community as the association tries to pay for attorney
fees. When one person wins and everyone else in the community loses, is
that really justice?
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