How to Use HOA in a Sentence

HOA

abbreviation or noun
  • The problem is compounded when many members rent their homes and do not live at the HOA.
    Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Mowing and plowing are done through the HOA, and everything is on a single floor to avoid the need for stairs.
    Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 5 Aug. 2026
  • There, a man jumped the fence surrounding the pool area and broke the door to the HOA poolhouse, the release detailed.
    Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 21 July 2026
  • But those amenities often come with higher HOA dues, which factor into the overall cost.
    Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Those cases involved marketing databases rather than HOA records.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The five-member HOA board controls the building; all officers are in the Airbnb business.
    Joan Chrissos, Miami Herald, 28 July 2026
  • Some homeowners may pay HOA dues that have increased significantly.
    Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Then, as homes are sold, responsibility passes to an HOA board that interprets, enforces and sometimes amends the rules.
    Daniel Kramer, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026
  • But, according to Jung, the HOA president said neighbors were growing concerned about the street congestion.
    Lauren Ng, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Villa Marin is self-governed by its residents who own their apartments and pay an average of $6,000 a month in HOA fees.
    Itay Hod, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Homeowners have done so previously, and got no relief other than an election monitor assigned to count ballots at last month’s HOA board election.
    Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
  • Alvarez, who has handled civil litigation, insurance disputes and HOA and condominium law, hasn’t tried a case in front of a jury or a judge.
    Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The rules vary from community to community, but buying a home governed by an HOA generally means agreeing to its covenants and restrictions.
    Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The Marshall Ridge neighborhood’s HOA and two Westlake residents are the plaintiffs in the case against Westlake.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Aug. 2026
  • California homeowners, for example, can opt out of sharing certain information through the HOA membership list.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The asking price was $975,000; property taxes were around $8,836 a year; and the HOA fee was $233 a month.
    Michele Lerner, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
  • CCNRs, as they're known, typically enable fixes like a new roof and give HOA boards the authority to use insurance payouts.
    Kara Finnstrom, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • And pets aren’t the only thing Cedarfield regulates, its covenants also prohibit residents from drying or airing clothing and bedding outdoors except in areas approved by the HOA board.
    Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Many bylaws or CC&Rs say that HOA owners or members are record owners, meaning that a deed is on file in the county recorder’s office documenting that the person is an owner.
    Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Lopez met with The Club’s HOA board to discuss safety concerns that homeowners said were caused by overcrowded units, such as a shaking elevator that dropped multiple floors and water leaking into hallways.
    Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
  • Those rules – codes, covenants and restrictions, known collectively as CCRs – are often created by developers, who initially control the HOA.
    Daniel Kramer, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The Club’s former and current HOA board and property manager operate the building like a hotel, with a hotel reservation system powered by GraceSoft installed in the office.
    Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2026
  • In 2020, the HOA board eligibility statute was revised to make HOA membership mandatory as a requirement for board service.
    Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Though primarily pointing the finger at the Wootens for owning the property and promoting the party, the HOA was also accused of not properly regulating the event and for allowing so many people to clutter the streets of the neighborhood.
    Lucas Finton, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 20 July 2026
  • States set policy guardrails States are increasingly stepping in to set limits on HOA authority when private rules conflict with broader public interests related to renewable energy, wildlife conservation and water-saving landscaping.
    Daniel Kramer, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026
  • In addition to the mortgage payment, including escrow, and depending on the property details, homebuyers should also budget for utilities, maintenance, repairs and any HOA fees, as these costs can significantly affect overall home affordability.
    Deane Biermeier, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Florida ranked third nationally for foreclosure rate, behind only Indiana and South Carolina, with rising property insurance premiums, up 30% to 50% in some markets, and HOA special assessments cited as primary drivers.
    Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
  • After adding $200 for property taxes, $100 for homeowners' insurance, $150 for HOA fees and $150 for maintenance and utilities, the total monthly housing cost will actually be about $1,800.
    Deane Biermeier, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Unless the CC&Rs say otherwise, in condominiums, stock cooperatives, and community apartments, the HOA is responsible for termite repair and maintenance per Civil Code Section 4780(a).
    Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 31 July 2026

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