It's been my observation that in many cases H.O.A.'s are a criminal syndicate no different than mafia orginaizations and this is not an axageration. One or more individuals work their way into such positions and channel as much money as they can into diverse bank accounts, they have H.O.A. Lawyers to protect them. It's exactly what mafia orginaizations have done with some city governments where they infiltrate then transfer the wealth of the State into personal funds bankrupting the town, city or State. An undividual doesn't stand a chance against these criminals but if you can make the entire community aware of this criminal syndicate there is power in orginized numbers, you might be able to run the H.O.A. criminals out when a mob with torches show up to evict them, just turn the tables or dig up enough information then this might be a case for the FBI. Back in the 60s Kennedy broke up large Mafia orginizations then he got assasinated. It might take a President to war aganst the mafia infiltration of the H.O.A's. This is no joke, study it for yourself, this is the reality of the world that surrounds us and we can never control this country or our communities if we remain uninformed as to the manner inwhich crimes against us take place.
I respect your opinion. I am on a HOA Board. Your response is not on point. Your personal opinion reflects your misunderstanding of HOAs and borders on the fanatic.
Having said that, I can state that there are HOA Board members that have nothing to do except find fault with their neighbors. I think their personal viewpoint overrides the objectivity that an HOA Board member must strive to achieve. It is difficult for those of us who try to be fair as human nature intervenes. That is not a cop out for power hungery Board members or those with an axe to grind. It is just a fact.
I ask only one question of those that confront me or make snide remarks behind my back in my prescence: "Would you like to run for the Board?" Most will cop out or say yes but never submit their names for consideration. In fact most will say no.
It is because of opinions like yours that people will not run for the Board. They can not stand the heat.
There are a lot of things wrong with HOA Boards but there are a lot of good and a few great HOA Boards, but I have yet to find one.
Power corrupts. There chould be a time limit on subsequent terms of office, but then the business of the Board would never be accomplished.
Join a HOA Board and learn as I have of some of the difficult decisions that have to be be made, some of which are painful.