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

Speaking to the Sherman Oaks Homeowners Association earlier this year, she said that two types of lawsuits — “dangerous conditions” lawsuits and those brought by city employees over working conditions — are ripe for abuse.

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McMahon initially proposed a solution to his homeowners association board to deter trespassers.

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A Southern California homeowners association pooled its resources and welcomed the installation of license plate readers in their neighborhood to deter crime.

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“There’s a great sense of community here,” he said of those in his homeowners’ association.

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The city of La Habra argues the damaged drain channel is on private property and should be fixed by the homeowners association.

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