SirKaid t1_jacl92c wrote
Reply to comment by TheGalator in [WP] You bought a house for insanely cheap, only to find it haunted by an ancient horror. After years of stubborn conflict, you have declared a truce to jointly battle a far greater evil: the local HOA. by ObsessiveAboutCats
There are some circumstances where a HOA is important. If you're living in a condo complex, for example, you need a HOA to gather the money to repair collective property.
It's insane for nearly anything that doesn't revolve around collective property, though.
TheGalator t1_jacmcjb wrote
Collective property just sounds dumb in general
SirKaid t1_jacoxlc wrote
It's things like a swimming pool or rec room for an apartment complex. No individual apartment could possibly fit or afford a pool or a billiards table, but if every condo pays five dollars a month toward maintenance of such amenities then everyone gets to enjoy them.
Ms_Emilys_Picture t1_jaco9s8 wrote
Not really. If the neighborhood has a playground, pool, or sidewalks -- someone has to keep them safe, clean, and mow the grass occasionally.
TheGalator t1_jacpoqr wrote
That's what taxes are for
Ms_Emilys_Picture t1_jacpvnw wrote
It's not city property. You need a pass to get into a neighborhood pool. City taxes aren't going to cover that.
TheGalator t1_jad5knz wrote
Feels strange. Playgrounds and so are all perfectly fine in Europe and most are covered by city taxes or institutions that work similar like the church
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