Here’s a helpful article if you’re thinking about buying a home in an HOA for the first time. It’s important to be prepared and to know what you’re getting into. HOA’s increase property values and can be extremely helpful for maintaining the community and handling financials, however; going into it unaware of the neighborhood’s governing documents can cause frustration if your HOA ever tells you you’re in “violation.”
http://www.curbed.com/2016/9/30/13121320/hoa-planned-development-things-to-know