10news.com: Homeowners say HOA forcing them to make thousands of dollars in unnecessary repairs

By Craig Herrera

April 23, 2014

VISTA, Calif. – Homeowners in the North County contacted 10News after they say their homeowners association is forcing them to make thousands of dollars in unnecessary repairs to their homes. Thousands of San Diegans live in communities run by HOAs, but some homeowners say their HOA is out of control. “What’s fair about punishing all of us?” said homeowner Sue Hannibal. More than 300 letters went out to homeowners at Heritage & Legends in Vista, telling them they had to repaint their homes.  “As you can see, my house doesn’t need to be painted,” said Hannibal. “My house is in perfect condition.”  However, the HOA says otherwise. The bill to paint each single-family detached home is running about $2,500.  Read more: