homeownership hoa
Can HOA force you to pay for services in addition to dues?
<p>My HOA (in CT) is asking owners to get their dryer vents cleaned. They asked last year and I obliged. I got them cleaned 12/18. They sent out an email today saying every unit must get them cleaned. I have used the dryer maybe 4 times since they were cleaned last, so the vents don’t need cleaning again at this time.  </p>

<p>Can my HOA force me to pay $80+ for unnecessary dryer vent cleaning in addition to the $280+ monthly HOA fee/dues I’m already paying?</p>

<p>It would be up to your HOA agreement. If you signed a contract agreeing to pay for services then yes. If not then no.</p>

<p>An HOA agreement is just a contract like any other and you would have to abide by what you agreed to.</p>

<p>Also, they may not have an actual contract for you to sign, but by moving to the community you would be agreeing to follow the by laws of the HOA.</p>

<p>If you have a disagreement with them that can not be resolved, you can let a judge decide in court, but that could cost more than just getting the service. <a href="https://www.wishtv.com/news/local-news/indianapolis-man-battles-homeowners-association-over-solar-panels/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://www.wishtv.com/news/local-news/indianapolis-man-battles-homeowners-association-over-solar-panels/</a></p>

<p>So to sum it up, you can refuse but they have the right to take you to court if they choose. I would assume a judge would rule in your favor since it's an issue of what goes on in your own home, but there is really no way for anyone to say what someone else will do.</p>
