Welcome to the Resident Evil HOA Lectures, LLC Short Survey!
*Note: This survey replicates questions that are asked in the Detailed Survey, so you only need to complete one. Your input and perspectives are incredibly valuable for bettering our collective understanding of the HOA environment in the U.S. This will allow homeowner advocates, research institutions, lawmakers, and industry affiliates to address issues, promote benefits, and hopefully solve the problems that can often run rampant through HOAS. We appreciate your time and assistance!
HOA Survey Disclosure and Information
Before completing the survey, please be sure to read the Resident Evil HOA Lectures, LLC HOA Survey Information and Disclosure (below and found on our website). You will be asked to confirm that you have read, understand, and consent to the information contained therein before you can continue with the survey. PLEASE SUBMIT ONLY ONE SURVEY PER HOUSEHOLD.
Information and Disclosure
By participating in this survey, you are consenting to offer anonymous information and responses for the purposes of data collection by Resident Evil HOA Lectures, LLC (REHL). This data will be used for a number of purposes, including but not limited to Resident Evil HOA Lectures, LLC presentation information and publications; Lawmakers in the state of Georgia and nationwide to inform homeowner association reform legislation; Other academic researchers, homeowner advocates, industry advocates, and media; The general public for educational and consumer awareness purposes; Provision of survey data and report to residents of participating neighborhoods and HOA Boards (upon request from boards for a nominal fee); Education of homeowners for the purposes of forming homeowner advocacy groups.
Disclaimer
REHL and its affiliates are NOT attorneys, nor do we purport to be. No information gained from REHL or its resources should be taken or shared as legal advice. We are independent researchers, educators, and homeowner advocates, and we should be identified as such. We have no affiliation with any university system or formal research institution within its home state of Georgia or nationwide.
Description of Project
Homeowner Associations (HOAs, CICs, COAs, RAs, etc.) are a social system of self-governance invented by the housing industry in the United States in the early 20th century. In recent decades, there has been an increasing number of instances in which homeowner residents subject to HOAs are experiencing abuse, harassment, selective enforcement, fee escalation, exclusion from governance, and foreclosure from their HOAs. This survey attempts to collect data as to the perspectives and issues that homeowners in specific neighborhoods may or may not be experiencing in order to create a more comprehensive data set of conditions within HOA-governed neighborhoods on the specific, local, regional, state, and national level.
Explanation of Procedures
If you agree to participate in this study, you will complete the following anonymous survey hosted by JotForm. Participation is voluntary. You can refuse to take part or stop at any time. You may also skip questions that you are not comfortable answering aside from required NON-IDENTIFYING demographic information at the beginning of the survey.
Risks or Discomforts
This is a voluntary, anonymous survey, with no identifying personal data captured. The only specific information requested is identification of the neighborhood or HOA itself. There are minimal risks or discomforts to participants anticipated.
Benefits
Participation in this study will help REHL researchers and other interested parties understand the actual conditions that homeowner residents experience in their respective HOA neighborhoods. Participants will benefit from knowledge gained by the survey as to the condition of their own neighborhood as well as the HOA system at large. It is intended that this information will also benefit HOA boards, state and federal legislators, and the housing industry and its affiliates.
Compensation
Participation in this survey is uncompensated.
Confidentiality
We will take steps to protect your privacy. To reduce risk of identification, the survey is anonymous. We will NOT request information that could identify you. The survey metadata contains no personally identifying data from participants. If personal identification information is provided, it is entirely voluntary on the part of the participant, and all possible measures will be made to keep voluntarily offered personal information private. Quotes from survey responses may be used in publication, etc., however any identifying information will be redacted to the best ability of REHL and its affiliates.
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REHL Short Survey
The following survey contains approximately 20 questions, most of which only require a single click to answer. Answer to the best of your ability. Please note questions that offer the ability to select multiple answers. There is an open field at the end of the survey in which you have unlimited ability to add any information, thoughts, concerns, compliments, etc. that you wish REHL's researchers and audience to know about.
Definitions
“Home” can refer to a single family resident or any multi-family residence (condo, apt. etc.). “Association”means homeowner members of the board of directors of a homeowner association(HOA), property owner association (POA), condo owner association (COA), or other self-governing neighborhood entity. "Board" refers to the Board (Directors and non-Director) members of any neighborhood association. "Property Management Company" refers to an outside company which handles HOA matters for an HOA board comprised of homeowners for a neighborhood.
Location
Location - This information will NOT and cannot be used to identify individuals who answer this survey; this is asked only for data collection and analysis purposes. *Required
State
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County
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City
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Neighborhood Name
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Name of Homeowner Association
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Name of Property Management Company, if applicable
What grade would you give your property management company?
A
B
C
D
F
Other
If you wish, briefly explain the reasoning behind your grade. You will have the opportunity to provide detailed information at the end of the survey.
What rating would you give your HOA board's legal counsel / attorney?
1
2
3
4
5
What is the name of the firm and/or attorney that represents your neighborhood association?
Basic Information
1. How many years have you lived in your neighborhood?
2. If you had an equal choice of housing, would you prefer a home in an HOA?
Yes
No
Either
Not Sure
3. How satisfied are you with having an association IN GENERAL?
Not Satisfied at All
1
2
3
4
Very Satisfied
5
1 is Not Satisfied at All, 5 is Very Satisfied
4. How satisfied are you with your CURRENT association?
Not Satisfied at All
1
2
3
4
Very Satisfied
5
1 is Not Satisfied at All, 5 is Very Satisfied
5. How much do you agree with the conditions of the association as set forth in the governing documents?
Completely Agree
Somewhat Agree
Neither Agree nor Disagree
Somewhat Disagree
Completely Disagree
I don't understand the governing documents
I never received or have received governing documents
Other
6. How comfortable are you in contacting your board about questions, issues, problems, etc.?
Very Uncomfortable
1
2
3
4
Very Comfortable
5
1 is Very Uncomfortable, 5 is Very Comfortable
7. If you do ask a question or make a case for change, how likely is it that you feel you will be heard (not necessarily that changes will be made, but that you will be fairly heard and responded to fairly and logically)?
Not At All Likely
1
2
3
4
Very Likely
5
1 is Not At All Likely, 5 is Very Likely
8. Has your association ever enacted any of the following on you or someone you know in your neighborhood? (Check all that apply.)
Fines
Lien
Foreclosure
Added Fees
Other
9. Are you aware that in most states, if you have unpaid fees, dues, fines, assessments, or other charges (e.g.$2,000 or more in Georgia), justified or not, that an association can foreclose on your home, even if your mortgage and insurance are up to date?
Yes
No
10. Are you aware that any resident member of an HOA neighborhood can run for a position on the HOA board?
Yes
No
11. Are you aware that in most cases, HOAs are not required to exist by law and that they are formed by neighborhood members and/or developers?
Yes
No
12. What is your perspective of your neighborhood’s opinion of your association
Very Satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Very Dissatisfied
I don't know
13. If you had an equal choice of housing (price, location, size, etc.), would you prefer a home in an HOA or without an HOA?
With an HOA
Without an HOA
Either
Unsure
14. Is there a clause in your HOA’s governing documents which allows for the dissolution of the HOA?
Yes
No
I don't know
15. Are you aware that resident members are able to suggest amendments and changes to the HOA’s bylaws, the adoption of which is decided upon by a vote by the members?
Yes
No
16. If your state enacted laws to reform or change HOA laws, what changes would you be supportive of? (Check all that apply.)
None Needed
Higher Foreclosure Thresholds
Fee Restrictions
Limitations to Property Management Company Powers
Forbid the use of Property Management Companies
Oversight and Accountability to the State Attorney General, the Secretary of State, Municipal Government, or Another Government Entity
HOA Power Extends Only to Common Areas and Amenities with No Powers over Residents’ Homes
HOAs Required to Coordinate with County or City Code Offices to Administer Liens or Violation Notices
Eradication of HOAs Entirely
Other
17. Do you feel that your neighborhood would benefit from a neighborhood homeowner advocacy group,comprised of non-board residents, which would act as a liaison between homeowners and the board of directors of the association?
Yes
No
Not Sure
Other
18. Did you buy into your neighborhood because of the HOA itself (not amenities)?
Yes
No
19. Did you buy into your neighborhood because of the amenities (not necessarily an HOA)?
Yes
No
20. Would you buy into an HOA neighborhood again because of the amenities?
Yes
No
I don't know
Other
21. Would you ever buy into a neighborhood with a non-mandatory association (this type of association grants access to amenities on an opt-in/opt-out basis but has no control over individuals' properties)?
Yes
No
I don't know
Other
Finally, what grade would you give your HOA (excluding your property management company, if you have one)?
A - Fantastic: healthy, supportive, responsible, transparent, exemplary, no changes needed.
B - Very good: but may need to improve a few things
C - Average: Needs some work to be fully beneficial, but you feel it is possible
D - Not Good: It runs in a basic manner but there is need for a lot of improvement
F - Failing: Toxic, harassing, abusive, completely negligent, suspicion of illegality, does not listen to residents, suppressive or intimidation behavior, suspicious activities, stalking/monitoring, other highly alarming behavior
Thank You for Your Time and Feedback. Your input is incredibly valuable to our research and efforts. If there is anything you wish to add, explain, or express, you may do so here. We would like to know more about the good and/or the bad to your particular situation, suggestions for HOA reform, and anything not covered here in the survey that you feel is important for us to know. IF YOU HAVE EVER EXPERIENCED ABUSE FROM YOUR HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION, WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO REACH OUT TO US VIA EMAIL.
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