SOME HOA's are beneficial to the HO the way SOME rattlesnake's don't bite....
I lived in ONE HOA controlled subdivision in my life. It got bad enough that I put together a coalition, ran for President with some others running for the other offices, then at the next HOA meeting, successfully campaigned to dissolve the HOA. Previous board would fine for the smallest "offense", and the bylaws were written loosely enough that they could get away with it. From that time on, I've refused to live in a HOA-mandated community. You would NOT believe the control freaks that will weasel their way onto the board and make your life a living hell...and if you sue THEM, you're also suing yourself.
RUN. And as mentioned, they can decide to raise annual/monthly dues at will. I've seen HOA's with dues of $7-10k annually (and more).
My HOA is some dogs, some squirrels, banana spiders and some wasp.
My shed got wasp that tried to hijack. Still unsure what type they were. Large, red bodies but black and yellow rears. Big attitudes. Lol otherwise my hoa is peaceful.My HOA is some wild hogs, deer, coons, coyotes, and various other varmints that I kill when they displease me.
My shed got wasp that tried to hijack. Still unsure what type they were. Large, red bodies but black and yellow rears. Big attitudes. Lol otherwise my hoa is peaceful.