homeowners' association

American

[hohm-oh-nerz uh-soh-see-ey-shuhn, uh-soh-shee‐] / ˈhoʊmˌoʊ nərz əˌsoʊ siˈeɪ ʃən, əˌsoʊ ʃi‐ /

noun

an organization in a condominium or other planned housing community that makes and enforces rules about the appearance and maintenance of properties and that maintains common areas with money from membership fees. HOA

Etymology

Origin of homeowners' association

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

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Who is legally responsible for property taxes, maintenance, insurance and homeowners association fees for a property that the person living in it does not own?

From MarketWatch

Other Flock customers, like Oakland, have dug in and decided to keep their cameras at the urging of local homeowners association representatives and small business owners — but over the objections of the city’s own Privacy Advisory Commission.

From Los Angeles Times

"Without backup power, our building simply wouldn't be able to function," Biletsky, the 42-year-old head of his building's homeowners' association, told AFP.

From Barron's

Part of my concern is that if I buy the condo, I’ll also be paying $325 per month in homeowners association fees, as well as property taxes, which will likely increase.

From MarketWatch

‘Part of my concern is that if I buy the condo, I’ll also be paying $325 per month in homeowners association fees, as well as property taxes.’

From MarketWatch

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