FAQ Type: HOA

An HOA is established to primarily maintain common property, deeded to the corporation by the original developer who built the subdivision. The fact that these areas exist creates the need to maintenance them, thus creating the need for money and dues to be paid.

An HOA or Homeowner Association is a legal entity created to manage and maintain the common areas of a community. Common areas are parcels of property owned by the corporate entity, who is actually all of the owners who own homes in the community.  In most cases these areas are simply landscape areas throughout the community and possibly a park.  Some can have more extensive common elements like, pool, clubhouses etc.