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People Share 39 Pics That Prove Just How Annoying HOAs Can Get

Article created by: Mantas Kačerauskas
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.

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