Small HOAs often require a more hands-on, personalized approach but lack the budget for a full-time, on-site manager. You need to know if the company has a dedicated division or specific managers who specialize in small-scale operations.

Creating an environment that is both fun and safe requires a delicate balance. If rules are too lax, safety is compromised; if they are too draconian, the amenity's joy is lost.

A homeowner files a formal complaint stating their neighbor’s growing "army of garden gnomes" is "staring at them menacingly" and creating a cluttered, unsettling landscape.