HOA fees/services, what are yours?
03-01-2009, 12:45 AM
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HOA fees/services, what are yours? Just curious as to what your HOA fees are. I just don't see the point in paying $900 a year so a 12'x20' feet section of grass is mowed and a marque where some Jon94Z can post his lost cat posters is well maintained. I also don’t necessarily agree a higher HOA fee is indicative of a nicer neighborhood.
03-01-2009, 01:12 AM
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Ours are around $815. They happily told us they were going up this year because several people in the neighborhood didn't pay last year, and they had to make up the costs somehow.
We have lodged a formal complaint with the county. We'll see if that does any good.
-Mike
We have lodged a formal complaint with the county. We'll see if that does any good.
-Mike
03-01-2009, 07:43 AM
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$565/year
We have a pool, 2 small parks, and a small lake with a walking trail around it, so I don't think it's too bad really. They sent us out where all the money goes as well. We also have the constables patrolling so I don't mind paying what we do.
Our neighborhood is 10 years old.
We have a pool, 2 small parks, and a small lake with a walking trail around it, so I don't think it's too bad really. They sent us out where all the money goes as well. We also have the constables patrolling so I don't mind paying what we do.
Our neighborhood is 10 years old.
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03-01-2009, 08:20 AM
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500-600 seems to be about average for most the newer subdivisions in NW Houston, I like Canyon Lakes but thats is about $900, kind of a turn off.
Mike,
W T F, good luck. My dads neighborhood has a ton of HOA drama, they had to have the cops break up the last meeting because some choked the president. I sugest you doing similar to your neighbors. Just ask if they paid their dues, if not, give them the help they need, choke a **** in to understanding.
Mike,
W T F, good luck. My dads neighborhood has a ton of HOA drama, they had to have the cops break up the last meeting because some choked the president. I sugest you doing similar to your neighbors. Just ask if they paid their dues, if not, give them the help they need, choke a **** in to understanding.
03-01-2009, 09:07 AM
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mine is ~900/yr. first colony
and all they do for me all year is setup hearings to try and fine me for when a friend drives his modified ( yet street legal ) car to my house and the ******* two houses down doesn't approve. I am reaching the point of choking a bitch.
and all they do for me all year is setup hearings to try and fine me for when a friend drives his modified ( yet street legal ) car to my house and the ******* two houses down doesn't approve. I am reaching the point of choking a bitch.
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03-01-2009, 09:32 AM
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$1,700/yr. Seven Meadows - Avalon
2 pools, a clubhouse, movie theater, gym, several kid parks, many lakes, gated entry, plenty of common ground and tons of flower beds.
2 pools, a clubhouse, movie theater, gym, several kid parks, many lakes, gated entry, plenty of common ground and tons of flower beds.
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03-01-2009, 09:37 AM
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People that complain about their HOAs crack me up. You knew it existed when you bought the house. Just pay your dues and quit your sniveling. I was the president of the HOA in my last neighborhood. I have never seen so many adults act like such children.
Unless you are comparing a community with the same number of houses and amenities there is no way to compare dues. It cost more per household to maintain a gated community with 50 houses than a non gated community with 250 houses and a community pool.
EDIT: My comments are not necessarily directed a the posts here. They are directed at the people who complain about the dues without making an effort to find out why they are what they are.
Unless you are comparing a community with the same number of houses and amenities there is no way to compare dues. It cost more per household to maintain a gated community with 50 houses than a non gated community with 250 houses and a community pool.
EDIT: My comments are not necessarily directed a the posts here. They are directed at the people who complain about the dues without making an effort to find out why they are what they are.
03-01-2009, 09:48 AM
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$360/yr. It's not much, but they do absolutely nothing but send a lawn crew out to mow about 5k sq ft of common area. No pool. Usually that is the big expense. I think they rake it in on our little subdivision.
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I don't care for my HOA either. They are currently being sued for not disclosing their financial records to the home owners. We have a pool, 2 playgrounds, and a clubhouse. Dues $350/year. Going to the meeting is like watching Jerry Springer Live! 
People 50+ in age acting like 3-4 year olds. I'm working on a plan to move out into the sticks. No more HOA or deed restrictions!
People 50+ in age acting like 3-4 year olds. I'm working on a plan to move out into the sticks. No more HOA or deed restrictions!
03-01-2009, 09:57 AM
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People that complain about their HOAs crack me up. You knew it existed when you bought the house. Just pay your dues and quit your sniveling. I was the president of the HOA in my last neighborhood. I have never seen so many adults act like such children.
Unless you are comparing a community with the same number of houses and amenities there is no way to compare dues. It cost more per household to maintain a gated community with 50 houses than a non gated community with 250 houses and a community pool.
EDIT: My comments are not necessarily directed a the posts here. They are directed at the people who complain about the dues without making an effort to find out why they are what they are.
Unless you are comparing a community with the same number of houses and amenities there is no way to compare dues. It cost more per household to maintain a gated community with 50 houses than a non gated community with 250 houses and a community pool.
EDIT: My comments are not necessarily directed a the posts here. They are directed at the people who complain about the dues without making an effort to find out why they are what they are.
^^^^^x2 - This person is completely right
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03-01-2009, 10:31 AM
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How many street light in your neighborhood? Are they on individual meters?
Power consumption of a street light is not that expensive BUT most utility companies have a minimum per billing cycle. If the street light are on individual meters they usually do not meet the minimum. The minimum is usually $25 or more a month. Do the math. Ten street lights on individual meters = at least $250 a month and that does not include replacing any bulbs that are burned out (or shot out by a BB gun).
What about weed control and seasonal color for the common areas?
Commercial maintenance for landscaping is more expensive than you paying a guy to mow your lawn. You may not see them out there several times a year changing seasonal color and spraying for weeds.
Irrigation for the common areas?
Usually the utility company requires the meter to be a commercial account. This has a higher minimum per month.
Is it a gated community?
The streets are considered private drives in a gated community. This means the HOA has to maintain them not the city. It is expensive to keep streets in shape. Not to mention gate repairs, electricity and phone lines for the controllers.
How many houses?
Pretty obvious how this affects what you pay.
I got involved with my HOA because I had a lot of the same complaints I hear from people. It was a real eye opener to see how expensive it is to run a neighborhood. City governments love HOAs because they do not require much code enforcement and maintenance from the city. This means less cost to the city.
Not flaming, Just sharing my experience with this.
EDIT: almost forgot, I am no longer the HOA president and I no longer live in a deed restricted HOA community.
03-01-2009, 11:00 AM
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That's all well and good, but I figure they collect $50k+ in this neighborhood. If the lawn service costs that much I am starting a lawn company tomorrow.
Here are some things you may be missing.
How many street light in your neighborhood? Are they on individual meters?
Power consumption of a street light is not that expensive BUT most utility companies have a minimum per billing cycle. If the street light are on individual meters they usually do not meet the minimum. The minimum is usually $25 or more a month. Do the math. Ten street lights on individual meters = at least $250 a month and that does not include replacing any bulbs that are burned out (or shot out by a BB gun).
What about weed control and seasonal color for the common areas?
Commercial maintenance for landscaping is more expensive than you paying a guy to mow your lawn. You may not see them out there several times a year changing seasonal color and spraying for weeds.
Irrigation for the common areas?
Usually the utility company requires the meter to be a commercial account. This has a higher minimum per month.
Is it a gated community?
The streets are considered private drives in a gated community. This means the HOA has to maintain them not the city. It is expensive to keep streets in shape. Not to mention gate repairs, electricity and phone lines for the controllers.
How many houses?
Pretty obvious how this affects what you pay.
I got involved with my HOA because I had a lot of the same complaints I hear from people. It was a real eye opener to see how expensive it is to run a neighborhood. City governments love HOAs because they do not require much code enforcement and maintenance from the city. This means less cost to the city.
Not flaming, Just sharing my experience with this.
EDIT: almost forgot, I am no longer the HOA president and I no longer live in a deed restricted HOA community.
How many street light in your neighborhood? Are they on individual meters?
Power consumption of a street light is not that expensive BUT most utility companies have a minimum per billing cycle. If the street light are on individual meters they usually do not meet the minimum. The minimum is usually $25 or more a month. Do the math. Ten street lights on individual meters = at least $250 a month and that does not include replacing any bulbs that are burned out (or shot out by a BB gun).
What about weed control and seasonal color for the common areas?
Commercial maintenance for landscaping is more expensive than you paying a guy to mow your lawn. You may not see them out there several times a year changing seasonal color and spraying for weeds.
Irrigation for the common areas?
Usually the utility company requires the meter to be a commercial account. This has a higher minimum per month.
Is it a gated community?
The streets are considered private drives in a gated community. This means the HOA has to maintain them not the city. It is expensive to keep streets in shape. Not to mention gate repairs, electricity and phone lines for the controllers.
How many houses?
Pretty obvious how this affects what you pay.
I got involved with my HOA because I had a lot of the same complaints I hear from people. It was a real eye opener to see how expensive it is to run a neighborhood. City governments love HOAs because they do not require much code enforcement and maintenance from the city. This means less cost to the city.
Not flaming, Just sharing my experience with this.
EDIT: almost forgot, I am no longer the HOA president and I no longer live in a deed restricted HOA community.
