It Could Be Better

HOAs are designed to maintain the value of a neighborhood thorough thoughtful CC&Rs, Rules and Regulations, and careful management.

Too often, and witnessed daily in my self-managed HOA, properties are being neglected. I understand the difficulties of policing neighbors, but Realtors, Buyer's Agents and potential buyers should be aware of the Covenants and respect the intention, if not the actual words written for anyone to read.

Yes, "this is America", but homeowners should be held to the covenant stipulations, so they, and all owners are protected by the contract signed with the HOA when they purchase a home in a covenanted community.

Board members need to be above reproach and lead by example when any owner reports an issue. Board members should also be open to resolving issues regardless of their personal opinions.

In my HOA, the lack of covenant enforcement is very obvious. It is frustrating to see the dead landscaping, multiple vehicles on lots, peeling paint on homes, and dead trees. I know from experience that these issues have been submitted to the BoD, yet the area is becoming more and more neglected.