“Who Asked for This? When Your HOA Makes Changes You Didn’t Approve — or Want”

🧽 Pressure Washing the Curb — Seriously?

Imagine living in a neighborhood where your HOA makes improvements no one asked for. One morning you wake up to see the curbs outside every home getting pressure washed. Not the sidewalks. Not common areas. Just the outer curb.

You scratch your head because... was there a vote? A notice? A vendor list? A budget? A problem to begin with?

Nope. Just another expense you’ll likely see reflected in the next dues increase — and nobody seems to know why it was done in the first place.

At some point, you have to ask:

Are these boards serving the community, or just feeding their own egos?

Actual footage of the curb

🚧 Enhancements or Hidden Agendas?

Yes, communities need upkeep. But when your board starts approving "enhancements" that no one requested — without a single shred of transparency — that’s a red flag waving in the wind.

• No community vote

• No open discussion

• No posted meeting minutes

• No contractor bids

• No itemized invoice

Just power-washed curbs... and possibly a contractor’s pressure-washing machine left overnight in a board member’s driveway. Hypothetically, of course.

💸 But Wait — Where’s the Budget?

If you’ve ever asked your HOA for a breakdown of expenses, you’ve likely been met with vague spreadsheets or complete silence. Meanwhile, the outside curbs are squeaky clean — yet the real issues in the neighborhood continue to be ignored.

They’ll power-wash a strip of concrete for show, but won’t invest in what actually improves quality of life. The money could — and should — be spent on things that truly matter, like:

• A small playground for neighborhood kids

• Assistance with lawn maintenance for elderly or disabled residents

• Upgrading safety lighting or shared green spaces

This list could go on — and most of us would gladly choose any of the above over another vanity project. It’s time to ask: who is this board really serving?

🧾 What Georgia Law Says

As a Georgia homeowner, you are entitled to:

• ✅ Request financial records

• ✅ Review vendor contracts

• ✅ Attend HOA board meetings

• ✅ Be notified of changes impacting dues or services

🗣️ Here’s What You Can Do

If your HOA is making wasteful spending decisions without consent, it’s time to take action:

✅ File an official request for all itemized invoices related to recent “improvements”

✅ Ask to review board minutes and confirm if any of this was ever approved by vote

✅ Document questionable spending and gather concerned neighbors

✅ Start attending board meetings — and go on record with your concerns

✅ Contact local legislators to demand HOA accountability laws

🧠 It’s Not About Clean Curbs — It’s About Control

The curb wasn’t dirty. But our board still found a way to spend money on it. Why? Because control disguised as “community enhancement” is still control.

If the board keeps making decisions without transparency, it’s not a community — it’s a kingdom. And we’re paying tribute.

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