TIL I spent over 15 grand on HOA fines in 2 years before I even noticed

I was looking back at my bank statements from the last couple years and added up all the HOA violation fees for my place in Buckhead. Turns out I paid $15,230 just for stuff like leaving my trash bin out an extra day and having a flower pot too close to the sidewalk. I had no idea it was that much until I sat down and actually counted. Has anyone else done the math on their HOA fees and gotten shocked?

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andrewh9512d ago

Leaving my trash bin out an extra day" got me lol. That's exactly the kind of petty stuff they nail you for. My HOA in Alpharetta hit me with $200 just for having my grass like half an inch too tall once, and I didn't even notice until they sent the letter. I bet half these fines are automated too so they just keep racking up without anyone actually checking first.

stella_foster12d ago

Oh man, I feel you. I got hit with a warning once for leaving my own trash can out by like six hours and I just started taking a photo of the bins rolling back in before I even pull out of the driveway. Maybe it's just me but I started leaving a note for myself on the front door, really cut down on those stupid fines.

viola17112d ago

Is it just me or does it feel like HOAs and town ordinances are way too automated these days? I swear they just set up a camera system to scan yards and mail fines without a human ever looking at the property.