Homeowners Associations or HOAs are designed to protect the value of your home and maintain the safety and well-being in a community. Homes and yards in HOA-governed communities are generally well-maintained and free of clutter such as unused vehicles, laundry, unsightly additions or fences. The HOA will see to the maintenance of common areas and solve disputes between neighbors over nuisance matters that may or may not also be covered by city ordinances. HOA fees pay for these services and may pay for future shared services such as security and community events.