He joined HOA after a widow cried over unpaid dues — his blunt replies exposed the HOA President's cruelty to the entire neighborhood
When the president opposed, he either ignored his vague emails or dismissed them
A man who absolutely hated his HOA decided to infiltrate the board and change its fate forever. Well, it all began when he joined the association as a treasurer, and a widow informed him about the constant harassment she was facing over unpaid dues. Overwhelmed, the man not only helped her pay off her dues but also pushed back against the president and his unfair rules. The treasurer's daughter (u/spencermcnab on Reddit) posted the story on April 8.
The first time he joined the HOA was when the president wanted to spend money on a French drain. As the treasurer, the man immediately refused the proposal, saving the board from unnecessary spending. Next, he opposed a lien on a resident's house over less than $100 in delinquent dues. His decision, however, did not sit well with the then-president, who ultimately made him step down from his position. When a new president was elected, the man was asked to join the board again, and luckily, he agreed. This time, too, the man stood against the president over delinquent dues. "My dad refused and told him that he’s a terrible neighbor and an even worse human being," his daughter recalled.
Things quickly went downhill when a young woman who had lost her husband told the treasurer about how the board didn't allow her to pay dues, which is why she couldn't settle her late husband's estate. Unlike the board, the man accepted the widow's check on the spot and sent proof to her probate lawyer and the HOA president. Since then, he responds to "the President’s emails with things like 'Why are you so long-winded' and 'None of this information is important' or just plain ignores them."
The homeowners association, as a legal entity, is responsible for enforcing fair rules to ensure the community's well-being — but at times, these rules go overboard and create chaos in the neighborhood. A YouGov survey found that 38% of Americans (among those surveyed) living under an HOA feel the rules are "too restrictive." While homeowners are usually fine with the board enforcing rules for noise control (64%), trash and recycling bins (50%), and community parking (46%), they are against the HOA control over smaller things such as yard signs, fences, landscaping, pet ownership, exterior paint colors, home renovations, and holiday decorations.
Meanwhile, reacting to the Reddit post, u/connect_rough4848 commented, "This is awesome. I also just joined my HOA as the treasurer. F*** HOAs. If he finds out a way to get it disbanded from the inside, let me know, because that's my ultimate mission. So far, I haven't done much, just stopped assessing fees for stupid shit. Oh yeah, and cut our annual dues in half." Similarly, u/wohv6 shared, "I’ve always said that the most patriotic citizens are the ones that also doubt the government — blindly following something doesn’t make you loyal. This also applies to HOAs (and a lot of other things I won’t specify)."
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