Nancy2 wrote:
> On Jun 5, 4:26 pm, Omelet > wrote:

>> Can one refuse to join one when purchasing a home?

> I've never heard of someone refusing to pay HOAs after buying a home.
> It would be in the purchase agreement.

The HOA doesn't just collect money to be a pain in the ass, they
pay for things that are spelled out in the agreement. Be it snow
removal, or a guard at the gate, or a pool, whatever. If people
refuse to pay, the bill doesn't go away, the other neighbors have to
pay more to make up the shortfall.

Of course you have to pay if you buy into an HOA neighborhood.
By buying there you are a member of the HOA.

nancy