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By Brent Herrington | Scottsdale Independent
Thousands of homeowners associations have been formed throughout the Valley over the past 30 years. As a result, literally hundreds of thousands of Valley households fall within the purview of these volunteer-led organizations.
In each case, the HOA was established by a builder or developer to help maintain common areas and preserve the aesthetics of a new neighborhood. In what might be one of the greatest ironies of the modern era, and in far too many cases, these HOAs and their volunteer boards are guilty of “preserving” their communities to death.