Stetson Hills homeowners are increasingly reporting an HOA environment that is more restrictive, less transparent, and less responsive than in the past. Many residents support common-sense standards that keep Stetson Hills looking great - but are struggling with unclear standards, inconsistent enforcement, and decisions that are unreasonable.

A recurring concern raised by homeowners is the interpretation and enforcement of the CC&Rs, including situations where guidelines, FAQs, or “standards” are applied in ways that appear to create de facto requirements beyond the governing documents. Homeowners have cited a range of routine quality of life issues such as trampoline safety nets, paint palette changes (including homeowners being unable to keep their home’s existing exterior color), RV driveway parking, professionally installed roofline LED holiday lighting, café or string lights, park turf conditions, and impromptu roadside memorials, among others. 

We are also hearing persistent concerns about HOA governance and communication practices, including shifting or incomplete guidance to homeowners, decisions that appear to be finalized outside properly noticed meetings, and barriers that discourage broader homeowner participation in board elections, especially the nomination/screening process and how board vacancies are filled.

Your home is your castle. Reasonable community standards matter, and so do homeowners’ rights to fair treatment, sensible rules, and a transparent HOA process. This is not about attacking volunteers. We appreciate anyone who serves. The issue is whether HOA leadership is operating with accountability and basic reasonableness, because those choices directly impact Stetson Hills homeowners’ property rights, HOA costs, home values, and everyday quality of life.

When standards are unclear or appear driven by internal guidelines and personal preference rather than clear CC&R language, it creates confusion, frustration, and distrust. When enforcement escalates into fines, conflict and division naturally increase.

Many Stetson Hills homeowners may not realize the HOA Board collected nearly $35,000 in 2025 from fines, collections, late fees, and legal fees. Regardless of where you stand, that level of enforcement revenue warrants scrutiny and a serious discussion about whether the HOA is prioritizing compliance over community.

Stetson Hills Common Good is a neighbor-led group formed by homeowners who demand an HOA Board that is transparent, reasonable, fair, lawful, and ethical.

Our purpose is straightforward:

• Get informed and help neighbors understand what’s happening and why it matters

• Document issues using source documents and homeowner experiences

• Advocate for practical improvements and reasonable guidelines that reflect homeowner preferences and expectations

• Promote open, lawful meeting practices and accountability in board and committee decision-making

• Support homeowners navigating ARC, enforcement, hearings/appeals, records requests, and communication breakdowns

• Organizing neighbors to show up, speak up, and take coordinated, lawful steps to insist on transparent meetings, fair process, and accountable leadership.

Over the past several months, many homeowners have attended meetings, sent emails, and worked through normal HOA channels in good faith. Too often, those efforts have not produced meaningful change. 

The HOA Board is elected to represent homeowners - many residents believe that is not happening, and it’s why neighbors are organizing and taking action.