homeowners' association

[ hohm-oh-nerz uh-soh-see-ey-shuhn, uh-soh-shee‐ ]

noun

1. 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of homeowners' association¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

Did your homeowners association give in to your request for a 280-volt outlet for quick charges?

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