HOA RAISED My Fees Over 'Too Many Cars', Unaware I Own the Entire Neighborhood!

After years of living under our HOA's iron fist, they finally crossed the line by raising my fees over having "too many cars" in my own driveway. What they didn't know was that I'd been quietly buying up the neighborhood properties for years, and now it was time to show Karen, our power-hungry HOA president, who really owned this community - but would she accept defeat gracefully when I revealed my secret? Welcome to my channel, please subscribe if you want more Karen and HOA stories. I never wanted trouble with our HOA. Really, I didn't. But when I found that bright orange notice taped to my front door last Tuesday morning, I knew this was war. My hands were shaking as I read it: "IMMEDIATE HOA FEE INCREASE - $500 MONTHLY - VIOLATION: EXCESSIVE VEHICLES ON PROPERTY." Three cars. That's what this was about. My work truck that I need for my construction business, my wife's SUV for her hospital shifts, and the used Honda we'd bought for our daughter's 16th birthday last month. Three perfectly normal cars in our own driveway. I watched through my kitchen window as Karen Mitchell, our HOA president, did her morning "inspection walk" with her little pink clipboard and measuring tape. She stopped at my driveway, pulled out her phone, and started taking pictures. Again. This was the third time this week. "Honey, she's out there again," my wife Sarah called from the living room. "Maybe we should just park the Honda in the garage?" "No," I said firmly, pouring my coffee. "We're not hiding our daughter's car like we're doing something wrong. The garage is full of Sarah's medical supplies and my work equipment - exactly like we explained at the last HOA meeting." That meeting. I couldn't stop thinking about how Karen had smirked when I tried to explain our situation. "Rules are rules, Mr. Thompson," she'd said, not even looking up from her phone. "Maybe if you can't afford proper garage storage, this neighborhood isn't for you." What Karen didn't know - what none of them knew - was that I'd been quietly buying up properties in our development for the past five years through my real estate investment company. Every time a house went up for sale, I made sure to use different LLC names for the purchases. It started as a smart investment strategy, but now it had become something more. I walked outside to get the mail, purposely taking my time. Karen pretended to inspect Mrs. Johnson's rosebushes while watching me from the corner of her eye. Poor Mrs. Johnson had been fined last month for having roses that were "too vibrant" and "disrupting neighborhood color harmony."
My phone buzzed - a text from my lawyer: "Property closing complete. You now own 67% of the development." I smiled, tucking the phone away as Karen power-walked toward me, her clipboard clutched to her chest.
"Mr. Thompson," she called out, her voice sickly sweet. "I trust you received our notice about the vehicle violation?"
"I did, Karen. And I have some questions about the legal basis for this fee increase." I kept my voice calm and professional.

[@duanelee6208]

I have never understood why anyone that values their privacy and freedom would buy property in an HOA. Who needs another governing body to rule over their lives.

[@ckeilah]

Because suburbia is nearly 100% HOA now. Where are you gonna buy? The 20x pricier non-HOA, or the HOA that you can afford? We're screwed.

[@SpynCycle57]

The HOA knows who owns every property, that's how they know who to send the dues to. It is impossible for the HOA to not know if the same person owned multiple properties.

[@debo398]

If he owns all the properties included in the HOA...then he IS the HOA.

[@svenjohansen7247]

You’re right but that comes down to the individual and their ethics and morality as to how they use or abuse that power. Besides that’s probably another story

[@MikeDavis-q2h]

I worked in property management for 12 yrs. Itis a reguirment that read the WHOLE dam lease to them, even if we didn't read it they have to form that "You read and understand all the HOA rules" Mobile home parks have switched from HOA to the "Property Lease". Wonder if they will pull some shenanigans?

[@jeffomspaugh6691]

I would never buy a house where there is an HOA.

[@garyunverzagt5174]

You don't need HOA,s dumb dumb to have

[@joechang8696]

I was in an HOA condo several years ago. The management company was actually very reasonable, but one neighbor would flaunt her close ties to the board while threatening noncompliance. Op should not have needed 67% himself, but had allies

[@greatgreyowl2583]

Why take the risk, when you can guarantee. you have enough votes? Also the board should not have the power to add violations and fines to the HOA rules. A minimum of 55% of the owners should have to approve such changes. Also the HOA then has 90 days to let each property know how the changes will affect them. And after the 90 days, the owners will have a minimum 90 days to fix things or longer if it is not the right time of year to take care of the problem and until the end of the period normally used for doing such things. i.e. the middle of snowstorm season is not the right time to paint.

[@IMTM1]

fun and entertaining fictional story of HOA revenge, thanks!

[@HOAtales]

Our pleasure!

[@1-ai-Alive]

An HOA that outlines ridiculous ideas is the dumbest idea any neighborhood could have. Why would anyone want to buy in a residential area that tells them what they can do on their own property if the ridiculous rules supersede regulations set aside by county and state codes. Buying in a HOA controlled area is just asking for problems. Shop elsewhere and save yourself the hassle.

[@basildaoust2821]

I wonder if we have HOA's, or maybe I'm just to poor to be able to afford a house in a HOA. Anyway I really enjoyed the story, thanks for sharing.

[@HOAtales]

Thank you for watching :)

[@SusieDaw-ix6pv]

Never lived in an HOA, but know plenty of people who have. That's an automatic NO from me. I don't care if it was a free house! Hell NO!!

[@charlesgreco6964]

Karen looks mighty good.

[@keezjordan1619]

THESE H O A TRAINING STORY'S ARE GOOD FOR PEOPLE GOING THRU SIMILAR PROBLEMS. YOUR NOT ALONE.

[@jackhodgson4749]

All fiction that goes on and on and on to drag out the video/story.

[@Alamaric]

What a concept. A three person family having three cars. Who would have thunk it? I have 4 cars. 1. 1969 Mustang my dad gave me lives in my garage. He bought it in 1969 and passed it on so it is an heirloom. (Barely driven, mostly just taken out to start once a month.) 2. 2016 f-150 to haul our RV and camping when I take our family on trips. (Recreational vehicle and used to haul stuff for home projects.) driveway. 3. Wife's Rav 4 2023. She needed a new care for work. Driveway 4. A 2014 FJ. It replaced my 1994 corolla I used as a commuter to and from work. Lost it after 30 years becasue a moron cut me off on the freeway. side of house

[@RubberRivet]

Why these septics have HOAs in the first place beats me, I wouldn't buy a property only to have some committee tell me what to do.

[@HOAtales]

Agreed, I guess you get “access” to their community pools or gyms. However there will be filled with Karens 😂

[@AnthonyJohnson-py4yh]

I have no respect it was 500 years given to you!

[@ianherd569]

like some politicians ?

[@Stevenj-c2c]

KEEP STICKING TO THE HOA THIS IS NOT GERMANY IN 1939

[@jago5300]

Fake

[@ztoob8898]

Fake, and narrated with a shitty robo-voice. Downvote from me and an early exit.

[@dakindfitness4332]

I don't care how cheap is the property if its part of an HOA, nope moving on.

[@royr1016]

A.I. FANTASY

[@JohnShelbyAnthony-bh3gc]

Why HOA president always a women with Karen attitude? Maybe they are not meant to be a good president.

[@normancorkle6727]

Wow... Mrs. Johnson went from bring 82 to 75 longer the story went on.. I think I aged 10 listening.

[@aenohesa9997]

How does one OWN an entire neighborhood? Also if that was true - How could a HOA exist in area "owned" by someone? HOA's should be illegal imo...Glad we don't have here in Australia.

[@HOAtales]

True!

[@stevemackenzie6760]

Strata plans are very common in Australia which is basically the same thing, but usually limited to one building or complex.

[@kevinrtres]

He told you - different LCs buying every house that went on sale.

[@Kevin-dj2rg]

I'm sorry but this is good, but I think watching a video of this happening would be a lot better to have even a remake of what happened. Would be good now if I want to actually see something like this again, I'd really want to be interested in it, but I'm not interested in someone reading it to me. I want to actually see what happens like I want to see an actual people going into the room. I want to see the Karen actually talking. I don't care if it's the right person or not. Ireneackment that's what I want to see because this is not the old style of a communication. We're at video statement now. That's what I would love to see but since that you can't give me a video or even a reenactment I'm going to have to give you a thumbs down just like I have given all the other ones that I've dealt with and you're lucky that I went this far. But no I don't like it like this. Looks like some of you showing me pictures and they're explaining everything doesn't help. It reminds me of when I used to work over at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton where they actually took the camera around to the different locations. That does not help me taking me to the spots would actually help me out a lot more than show me a photograph because showing me a photograph doesn't really help me that well because when I was at Tim Hortons Field they did not stop at my location. They just scanned it and said okay. This is our our statement or one of our barbecue spots but it's not a barbecue because what is a barbecue charcoal and or propane right???? Well I'm going to give you a thumbs down. I don't like it

[@royr1016]

It's all fantasy

[@jeffc609]

Although HOAs are a huge problem and I would never live where there was one. But I think this entire “story” is just that, “a story” of BS just to get views.

[@jimmytate7587]

of course it is.

[@Sowhat300]

These stories are like “car wrecks.” You don’t need to watch, but you do.😂

[@harrisonchr]

Most likely, but it was still a good story.

[@danielauto3767]

Well, duh...

[@Matt_H_]

There are literally 1000 channels exactly like this. AI generated stories, read by AI generated voices.

[@Normanskie]

What is HOA?

[@sdorr]

The HOA stories should be required viewing/reading for anyone wanting to purchase property in an HOA. Please improve your bot's pronunciation though...

[@dirkprime3885]

Feel like this is made up.

[@AntonFourie-m8n]

Arguably the worst-narrated video I ever had the misfortune of clicking on.

[@lloydreeves715]

Keep with the good work love watching your videos on KZbin God bless

[@HOAtales]

Thank you so much keep watching our videos sending tons of love ❤️

[@RoverIAC]

only A.I. should listen to this A.I. rubbish.

[@andersgronqvist8347]

Hoa is US answer what SS where to Hitler?

[@jacksavadge4210]

Can you make the next one a little more believable?

[@kingdommanlegacyministries7769]

Simple.... dissolve the HOA... I can only watch a couple minutes of these videos.... they drive me INSANE!!

[@HOAtales]

Yes but as long as you all enjoyed the storyline!

[@thomasjoseph5876]

Horribly flawed story that is overly repetitive, jumps around, and changes numerous things including the people and ages of those people. If only the channel creator edited the AI written story.

[@HueToobBlows]

67% of the neighborhood is his so all those houses are empty yet the room is FULL and the people are shoulder to shoulder. 33%, one third of the neighborhood has to sit shoulder to shoulder in a meeting room designed to hold 67% more. Total bullshit story. Let's make up some more things for your lame channel.

[@wprobe]

Are these stories AI generated?

[@jimseven5358]

"straitening my tie" wtf is it about TIES? AND it is not just this channel, either. The "TIE" fetish stretches across many channels, which makes me believe most of these "story channels" originate from a single source ... and it is NOT from a USA source, either. Oh well, at least the stories are usually entertaining.

[@johnshaw873]

Not mention arching the eyebrow even though they couldn’t see it or nodded even though they couldn’t see it when they’re on the phone.

[@BrianMinter-j8u]

Read your comments about the ties and the arched eyebrows, but don’t forget about the dropped fork and the usual frick peas. I guess where this comes from, everybody must be shitting green………..

[@dinodasbunce6224]

This channel comes out of Australia. And yes these are all made up stories.

[@royr1016]

@@dinodasbunce6224 They should stick to Ozzy Man

[@jimmytate7587]

not most, all of them are just b.s.

[@howdeedoodee6603]

Fiction.

[@danielauto3767]

This AI reading is almost unbearable.

[@franktuckwell196]

I doubt if............?....they would......?..?accept the ....?......poor announciation.....?.like this pi$ poor. AI. When

[@jimlehman5029]

HORRIBLE STORYLINE, JUMPS FROM MEETING TO COURT AND BACK

[@joeindustry]

It’s either poor AI narrative or the human narrator doesn’t know how to read.

[@Cantab-ml6pw]

The AI. Narration on this. Video is. Crap.

[@LanaBumgarner]

Story was good but AI voice was awful.