Rumor has it that people who buy property in a homeowners association know exactly what they are getting. We are told by the industry that we all agreed to it. That sounds good. So why are there so many problems and so many lawsuits if we are all on the same page? Could the problem … Continue reading Bill Davis
Regular listeners to On The Commons know that I find the practice of fining a neighbor appalling. However, proponents of this practice will argue that it is the only way to control people’s behavior. I still haven’t figured out why John has the right, authority, or duty to ensure complete and total obedience to stupid … Continue reading Bill Davis
The true value of anything is what a buyer is willing to pay and what a seller is willing to accept in exchange for that item. If demand is high on something, and supply is low, the value tends to go up. On the other hand if there is a glut on the market of … Continue reading Bill Davis
We get mail, emails, messages and other forms of communication. Always happy to hear from you. I find it interesting that so many of you have the same name, “Anonymous”, often there is no name or return address for snail mail or email addresses so this show is dedicated to responding to a couple … Continue reading Bill Davis
“It’s a contract” they say. “You agreed” they insist. They accuse you of reneging on your promise. And before you know it, you are being evicted from your home for some senseless reason. There is so much wrong with this HOA concept, I don’t know where to begin to list even half of the problems. One of … Continue reading Bill Davis
The mere existence of a homeowners association does not mean that the HOA has limitless power and authority and can do everything and anything it wants. Unfortunately that notion seems to be widely accepted. I’ve heard board members say, “we are the board and can do anything we want” and their attorneys respond, You are not on solid … Continue reading Bill Davis
If homeowner associations are so amazing and beneficial to the homeowners, why do proponents find it necessary to lie about them? Why can’t they just be honest and explain why non HOA housing is for all intents and purposes non-existent? Why aren’t prospective homeowners told the truth about what they are buying? Is it because the truth … Continue reading Bill Davis
I can’t even begin to tell you just how appalled, angry, disgusted and frustrated I am at the state of housing, American style. Most countries in the world have a healthier respect for private spaces, whether those spaces are owned by the residents or leased. But with the proliferation of mandatory, forced membership in residential corporations, Americans … Continue reading John Cowherd and Bill Davis
Why is it that the single largest asset you own comes with more restrictions and controls placed on it than any other item you have? Own a car? You can choose the size, make, model, color, you can add seat covers, additional side mirrors to enhance your vision of your surroundings, add bumper stickers about … Continue reading Bill Davis
That the system is rigged in favor of the corporation in residential associations is irrefutable. Housing consumers are required to sign a “take it or leave it” contract when they buy a house, without knowing or understanding what they are getting into. Then, when things head south, as they are wont to do, the homeowners are described, by … Continue reading Bill Davis