Roads Are Easements Not Planned Communities Or HOAs

[Patricia]

When signing your paperwork in escrow, note to see if you are presented with, or if there is any mention of a Declaration and CC&Rs.

And then what? Refuse to sign the documents? Sign the documents but ask the association to break down the specifics of the road maintenance fee?  Pay part of it and get a lien slapped on your property?

As I said, ask questions. There is no reason for buyers and property owners to have to just accept whatever they are told. Real estate involves a lot of contractual law. Ask to see what is expected from you and why. Conversely, ask what you are guaranteed and should expect in return.

Road maintenance, in most substandard Puna, Hawaii subdivisions is mandatory. You buy. You pay for ROAD MAINTENANCE. 
But voluntary community associations (anything more than roads) cannot FORCE you to sign anything.