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TheGalator t1_jacmcjb wrote

Reply to comment by SirKaid in [WP] You bought a house for insanely cheap, only to find it haunted by an ancient horror. After years of stubborn conflict, you have declared a truce to jointly battle a far greater evil: the local HOA. by ObsessiveAboutCats

Collective property just sounds dumb in general

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SirKaid t1_jacoxlc wrote

It's things like a swimming pool or rec room for an apartment complex. No individual apartment could possibly fit or afford a pool or a billiards table, but if every condo pays five dollars a month toward maintenance of such amenities then everyone gets to enjoy them.

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Ms_Emilys_Picture t1_jaco9s8 wrote

Not really. If the neighborhood has a playground, pool, or sidewalks -- someone has to keep them safe, clean, and mow the grass occasionally.

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TheGalator t1_jacpoqr wrote

That's what taxes are for

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Ms_Emilys_Picture t1_jacpvnw wrote

It's not city property. You need a pass to get into a neighborhood pool. City taxes aren't going to cover that.

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TheGalator t1_jad5knz wrote

Feels strange. Playgrounds and so are all perfectly fine in Europe and most are covered by city taxes or institutions that work similar like the church

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