One resident shared their HOA's yearly budget in the r/F***HOA subreddit to complain about the preposterous fees.
"F My HOA: yearly budget makes no sense and no one cares," the original poster posted alongside a picture of the budget.
To take advantage of a clean, safe, and up-to-date planned community, residents often have to pay an annual maintenance fee. Unfortunately, because residents don't often have a say in where their money goes, they may be charged for services they don't use or find unnecessary.
At worst, residents may see an inflated fee for items they know were not used or are fraudulent.
The numbers in this case included an almost $20,000 budget for an on-site employee who is never available; a $4,000 community water bill; irrigation, which does not exist on the land; lighting maintenance for unmaintained public lights; a steep fee for a pool that was closed during the summer season; and a $9,000 budget for public power when all homeowners already pay their own electricity.
To conclude the post, the OP said they would reach out to the local power company to find out what they actually charge for their neighborhood, so they can take those numbers to the HOA board.
Perk up the winter blues with natural, hemp-derived gummies Camino's hemp-derived gummies naturally support balance and recovery without disrupting your routine, so you can enjoy reliable, consistent dosing without guesswork or habit-forming ingredients. Flavors like sparkling pear for social events and tropical-burst for recovery deliver a sophisticated, elevated taste experience — and orchard peach for balance offers everyday support for managing stress while staying clear-headed and elevated.
Learn more → |
HOAs have a reputation for being stubborn and refusing homeowners' requests. Some have even gone out of their way to demand aesthetic changes regardless of whether it would worsen a homeowner's quality of life, and remove native trees from a homeowner's property without consent. Over time, these decisions can cause excess pollution, property damage, and inflated bills for every homeowner.
If you are in a similar situation, it will benefit you to contact your HOA and work to change established bylaws. The Redditors also rallied behind the OP.
"Time for you to step up and run for the board to correct this!" one Redditor advised.
"I'm the former head of an HOA. We had two accountants on ours. Looking at this, there's something seriously wrong with this picture. Red flags all over the place. Time to get involved," another commented.
TCD Picks » Upway Spotlight
💡Upway makes it easy to find discounts of up to 60% on premium e-bike brands
|
How much money do you plan to spend on home improvement projects this year? Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. |
Under $1K 😎 
Get TCD's free newsletters for easy tips to save more, waste less, and make smarter choices — and earn up to $5,000 toward clean upgrades in TCD's exclusive Rewards Club.
Cool Picks
