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Jaymie Vaz

Texas man had only one requirement before buying a house: no HOA. Then came the fines: ‘Definitely some deception’

As much as people need Homeowners Associations, many home buyers hate them. So, one Texas resident, Nick, had a simple requirement when he was looking for a home. No HOA. Then, just months after he purchased, he ended up with a stressful legal and financial headache when he learned that his property was part of an HOA after all. His recent Instagram and TikTok posts about his frustration at being misled have now gained over 5.4 million views.

Nick claimed that his search ended in Austin last year. In his video, he explained, “I bought a house last year, and the one thing I really wanted was no HOA.” His motivation was practical. He told his viewers that he often travels for work to assist with disaster relief. As a result, he wanted the flexibility to list his home on Airbnb for extended periods while he is away on jobs.

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