Denise Kemp+FollowPalm Beach County club cracks down on unpaid feesWycliffe Golf and Country Club in Palm Beach County isn’t messing around when it comes to unpaid HOA fees—one homeowner is now facing foreclosure after falling behind. This move highlights just how serious associations are about collecting dues, and it’s a wake-up call for anyone living in a community with similar rules. Missing payments can quickly escalate into major legal trouble, even risking your home. How do you feel about HOAs having this much power? Have you or your neighbors faced similar situations? Let’s talk about what’s fair and what’s too far. #RealEstate #PalmBeachCounty #HOA00Share
lanepaige+Followhoa removed community bench after “loitering complaints” In one neighborhood, residents pooled donations for a simple wooden bench near a small walking path. Elderly neighbors used it to rest, kids sat there eating popsicles, dog owners chatted. The HOA declared it an unauthorized installation and had it removed overnight. Reason: “Encourages loitering.” The spot is now empty dirt. The community feels colder. Sometimes it’s not just about furniture. It’s about whether neighbors are allowed to be neighbors. #House #HOA40Share
lanepaige+Followhoa banned american flags on memorial day I received a story from a neighborhood where multiple families placed small American flags by their mailboxes for Memorial Day. The HOA sent violation notices within 48 hours. Reason: “Unauthorized lawn décor.” Neighbors felt insulted. Some removed the flags quietly, others refused. One veteran said, “I buried friends for that flag. And you call it décor?” Rules can erase more than objects. They can erase meaning. #House #HOA54Share
lanepaige+Followhoa banned basketball hoops because they “encouraged loitering”A dad bought a portable basketball hoop for his driveway so his kids and a few neighbors could play. The HOA ordered him to remove it, citing “community standards” and the risk of “unauthorized gatherings.” The kids stopped playing outside. The driveway went silent. What was once laughter and bouncing balls turned into empty pavement. Rules didn’t just remove the hoop. They removed childhood from the street. #House #HOA30Share
lanepaige+Followhoa threatened foreclosure over $300 in late feesOne family missed two months of dues after a medical emergency. They caught up quickly, but the HOA tacked on late fees and attorney charges. Total: $300. When they questioned the bill, the HOA attorney sent a letter: “Failure to pay may result in lien and foreclosure.” Imagine paying your mortgage, your taxes, and still being told your house could be taken for a few hundred dollars. The family paid. The fear stayed. #House #HOA 30Share
lanepaige+Follow hoa said no vegetable gardens in front yardsA homeowner planted a few tomato and pepper plants along the edge of her yard. They were neat, mulched, and well-maintained. The HOA cited a ban on “non-decorative vegetation.” She asked: what’s the difference between flowers and vegetables if both are tidy? The answer: vegetables were “unsightly” and lowered property values. Feeding your family from your own soil was called a violation. Ornamental roses were fine. #House #HOA 711Share
lanepaige+Followhoa banned a rainbow doormat as “political messagingA couple put a rainbow-colored welcome mat outside their condo. It wasn’t large. It didn’t block the hall. The HOA cited “prohibited political symbols” and issued a fine. The couple argued it wasn’t politics, it was identity. Neighbors quietly told them they liked the mat but didn’t want to “get involved.” The mat stayed. So did the fines. Rules say neutral. Impact feels targeted. #House #HOA142Share
lanepaige+Follow hoa ordered a family to take down christmas lights by december 26One submission came from a family who left their holiday lights up for a few days after Christmas. The HOA sent a violation letter: “Seasonal decorations must be removed within 24 hours of the holiday.” The parents said the lights weren’t even on — just hanging until the weekend when they had time to take them down. The board replied: no exceptions. For most families, holidays stretch into the new year. For this HOA, joy had a strict expiration date. #House #HOA56114Share
lanepaige+Follow hoa banned pickup trucks overnightA man wrote that he works construction and parks his pickup in the driveway. One night, he found a bright orange violation slip: “No commercial vehicles may be parked outside overnight.” His truck wasn’t lettered. It wasn’t oversized. Just a plain Ford he used to haul tools. He asked where he was supposed to park. The board told him to rent a space off-site. That cost almost $200 a month. For people who work with their hands, a truck is a livelihood. For the board, it was an eyesore. Different classes, different rules. #House #HOA 60218Share
lanepaige+Followhoa fined a veteran for flying the flagI got this submission from a family whose dad served overseas. He kept a U.S. flag on a short pole by his porch. The HOA said it wasn’t “the approved style” of display and issued a violation. They demanded he either remove the flag or apply for a special permit, with drawings and fees. It wasn’t about noise. It wasn’t about safety. It was about the exact size of the pole and the shade of red on the stripes. The veteran refused. The fines kept stacking. Rules are easy to write. Respect is harder. #House #HOA113306Share
