Country Living Association

What can start out as a simple infraction of an HOA rule can wind up costing a homeowner big bucks. If you live in a neighborhood with an association, its very wise to pay attention to the rules and to answer any infractions youre accused of - and right away.

There are cases which would make the average homeowner start to sweat. Something as simple as a painting or garden violation can turn into a nightmare if not addressed. It isnt strange to hear stories about homeowners who ignore citations or warning, and then live to regret it. An HOA can keep fining you and those bills start to mount up. If you dont pay, they can and will put a lien on your property. Youll pay the court costs if you lose, and those can be hefty, and by the time it is over, you can end up losing your home and your credit. Sounds drastic, doesnt it? Most people dont realize how much power HOAs really have and if you dont comply with what you agreed with when you bought your home, there will be fines. And if you dont