I've been living in Circle Tree for 5 months now. It seemed like a good place at first. It was quiet, with a few families and tons of retired elderly. My boyfriend and I moved in because the price was right. Within a few months months, we realized the HOA are on a serious power trip. The HOA manager ""Dave, 'former police officer-LOL,' and his crony staff stalk the property in an unfriendly manner issuing complaints to residents. We have received countless notices for stupid things including but not limited to the following.
1. I decorated for Valentines day by putting up a few window clings and a wreath on the door. On February 15, LESS THAN 24 HOURS after V-day, we came home to a notice on my front door demanding that the decorations be ""removed immediately or else further action would be taken."" It was a DAY later!!!
2. Another example involves my neighbor. She proudly displayed a few drawings from her grandson in the window of her unit. The HOA issued her a letter, and when she did not take down the drawings she was fined $50.00!!!
3. My boyfriend's car window was jammed one day and he decided to fix it real fast. This was a 20 minute fix to remove the door panel and put it back on. He was approached by a maintenance worker and treated poorly. My boyfriend stopped what he was doing right away, but we still retrieved a notice threatening to fine us. After calling the office he was reminded that the ONLY thing that can be done to a car on the property are changing a tire and changing a battery. That means no cleaning or vacuuming or else you might get fined $50.00
4. Prior to the Arizona Republican primary, my boyfriend displayed a political sign in the BACK window of the condo. The VERY SAME day he put up the sign we received a letter from HOA with the same ol' lingo; demands and threats. Can you see a pattern?
I do not dislike all HOA's. I think an HOA can be beneficial when managed properly. This community would do good for itself to amend some of the community rules and get some fresh people to run the place. If you are looking for a place to live please take these stories into consideration. Our comments are mild compared to another neighbor who likes to refer to the HOA as ""Nazis."" If you do decide to move in because of that good deal, keep in mind that the unit is so cheap because it has been vacant for some time and for that, there is a reason. You have been warned!
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