let me translate that ending statement: Our hearts go out to the winfield family and their son... We didn't realize it would get so much attention... sorry we got caught extorting people.

The towing company is probably owned by an HOA relative. Just like the collection agency they send unpaid fees to.

When your HOA partners with a towing company, there is a real issue.

I'll never understand why anyone would want to live in an HOA

Moral of the story: “don’t EVER live in an HOA.

She should have sent the HOA to court under the Americans With Disabilities Act. It would have been an open and shut case.

all the sudden you're sorry when a lawyer is contacted

We arrived in Vegas in the late 90's from the East Coast. We had no idea what an HOA was. I left my garage door opened for more than 30 minutes, and I got a warning in the mail the next day that said, "If you leave your garage door open for more than 30 minutes again, you will receive a fine". We moved shortly after that.

Imagine paying for a house only to have some stranger tell you how to live in it.

Fishy connection between that HOA and Towing Co. Someone's getting some commission.

My family was victimized by an HOA, who's president just happened to live next door, and was a lawyer with his wife as vice-president. He didn't like the fact that my family was taking care of some elderly people, and didn't want his kids to grow up next to them. He resorted to scare tactics like letting his huge viscious dog to roam out front, and when my sister would try to take the trash out, the dog would aggressively rush at her, growling with teeth bared. I had to drive across town just to take her trash to the curb! He and his wife sued my family and lost, the re-sued us and finally won, kicking us out of that neighborhood. The house was always neat and well-maintained, and we never had a problem with any of the other neighbors. It was a case of power given to a bully, who used his law firm to get what he wanted. Such people will never be happy, and spread misery wherever they go. Take away their power.

There needs to be a class action lawsuit against the HOA. Trash!

An HOA requesting info on a residents health is absolutely unacceptable.

In their fake apology, the HOA is still claiming that the car was legally towed. This is the sign of a true narcissist in charge.

That happened to me in Utah when the new HOA manager hired his brother who owned a towing company. They had no reason to tow my second car. Stated my plates were expired which was not the case. I did catch that car was gone within 1 hr. No information who or where to call. A neighbor gave me info that was provided at recent condo association meeting. Towing company didn’t answer (I’m sure so they could try to add another day). Got cash and had friend drive me over still was attached to truck. Yelled and screamed until driver showed up. Had to argue to let me in to get my car. Back in 2003-2004 cost me $350 as a single parent that’s a lot. Asked why he towed it made him look at license and took I took a picture. Would not reduce price telling me I was lucky he let me in tonight to retrieve it. No money back from condo association. Tow truck was always around trying to catch someone even parked behind garage or carport with doors open getting groceries. Finally got rid of him and I believe the manager too. There like politicians given kick backs to friends and family

I will NEVER purchase any real estate which is subject to an HOA. It is insecurable.

Imagine paying people to rule over you In your own house.

Sounds like someone’s family member owns a towing company

Paying money to an HOA is like paying money to "The Mob"...

Wow….the amount of horror stories that have come out about HOA’s, I truly hope I can find a home that is in no way, shape, or form connected to a HOA.

The car was not "legally" towed if they did not receive 48 hours notice.

HOA should be illegal.

Now please sue that HOA! They're committing theft and fraud!

Lawfully towed? They just said they violated the law because you needed 48 hrs notice. So the board KNEW this was happening. Just more BS from an HOA.

I used to work for a towing company.....the hoa manager gets a cut on every car we tow

The HOA backed down and apologized **ONLY** because the news station got involved.

There’s a special place in hell for people who do bad things like this.

Reasons why I refuse to live in an hoa, my heart broke when he said he feels bad that his parents are in that situation because of him.

The lesson of the Story, "Don't move in to an HOA neighborhood!"

NEVER buy a property that has HOA fees!!! NEVER!!! They’re CROOKS!!!

I will never live under an HOA,

This is what all news should be. Vetting local businesses and blacklisting shady ones.

Every house I bought, the first thing I'd ask the realtor if the house was in an HOA. If the realtor said yes I'd tell them that don't even bother showing me the house. The second question would be if the house is in a flood plain.

I have quite literally never heard a single good thing about any HOAs

Reason #8,134,953 to not to live in an HOA. I got done dirty by my first one in SanDiego, for working on my car, in my garage....which wasn't a problem the first several years I lived there but as soon as one Karen gets into power?? Quality of life goes to hell in a handbasket..... never again.

And yet the cars were *NOT* lawfully towed. The towing company should be charged with violating the law.

The HOA and the towing company were partners in crime . That is something very obvious to me .

Please everyone avoid HOA housing at all costs.

Over my dead body would I ever be part of HOA even if it was the house of my dreams.

I lived an HOA never again! They should be illegal. We paid for security and had a real security company. Then the board decided to fire them. The president and his son plus two random guys replaced 10. Break-ins etc. The roof that was part of our fees took two months to get fixed

I’d suspect that someone on the board has ties to the towing company.

Sounds like the HOA has some financial kickback with the towing company.

Darcy Spears you're the best. Thank you for helping families.♥️♥️

I hate HOA’s. Leave my home alone, damn it!.

They aren't sorry. They got a kickback from towing people from the tow company. Why else would they want people towed.

NEVER EVER WILLINGLY BUY A HOUSE IN AN AREA MANAGED BY AN HOA.

If I ever get into Congress, the first bill I introduce would be to outlaw homeowner's associations.

I live in an HOA. Tow my car off the street and someone is going to jail for grand theft auto!

When I bought my house in 1988, the builder said I would be glad that there was no HOA. It is actually a big selling point in my neighborhood.

Joining a HOA makes your home, THEIR home.

When i was looking to buy my first home, the number 1 criteria i had was NO HOA.

When will people learn that HOA's are no more than a horrible idea. If you buy into an HOA, you are setting yourself up for failure.

Bet money....🤔 One of the HOA board members is affiliated with the towing company.

Their car got towed within the hour? Damn. Someone's petty AF.

Why in the "F" would anyone buy a property just to be under the thumb of some random clowns called an "HOA" board?

Living in that community, you are not allowed to have visitors. Shame on the board.

“The boards hearts go out to the family and their sons condition” Also the board “unanimously decided not to pay for your vehicle” Scumbags

It’s pretty obvious what’s happening. “New tow company” “everyone starts getting towed all of a sudden”. The HOA made a deal with the tow company and their on the take!

home owners should be able to vote out HOA's

Another reason why I’d rather stay in a shelter if I was looking for a home to buy until I find something else than to move in a HOA community! NEVER would I spend my money on a mortgage that I have to be treated like a renter…. Makes no sense. This is awful! 😞🙏🏽

I own 2 properties, never buy a property with HOA. HOA will kick your pets out if they bark or make noise, HOA wont let you decorate your yards, HOA wont let you put up Christmas light or Halloween decorations, HOA will kick you out the neighborhood. If you like your freedom with your home, never buy a property with HOA.

Not much of an apology. It was essentially saying, “we did nothing wrong, but we will give your car back because we got caught being a-holes.”

They should name everyone in the HOA in this story.

How much you want to bet that the HOA is getting a kickback from the towing company. Absolutely appalling.

Crazy how shining the light on something can chase all the rats away.

I love how they claim they "lawfully towed" the car when the news literally cited the law that it was unlwaful

why is it that when people give someone a bit of authority they always choose to abuse it.

It seems like buying a house in an HOA controlled neighbourhood is like checking into a mental institution from a bad movie.

I've lived in a condo for a while. I owned my apartment. Never again. They picked on everything, even where you had your bike. Picked on my little girl, and I mean, they were just assholes. One day, I kept a little dog for a friend who went on vacation. It was just for 5 days. Next thing I know, I have fines out of the wazoo for walking the dog on a leach, and allowing the dog to pee and poop on the grassy areas of the condominium. The pee I could not pick up but the poop I always did. Anyway... To make a long, pathetic story short... They sued me, we went to court. I didn't hire a lawyer. I decided to rely on common sense, and allow the judge to be well... The Judge of the matter. The morning I was to go to court, and approach my car, and I had a huge bird poop in my windshield. What a superb serendipity. During their complaint, I listened patiently, and when it was time for me to tell my side of the story, I just asked the judge to emend my counter suit. He allowed me to do so, and I sued the Condo Association for allowing birds to fly over my car and poop on it. I also brought to the judge's attention the fact that by being close to a natural reserve, several other wild animals had access to the facility, and that the dog I had watched over for a five days was not the only one pooping on the property, and unless the Condo Association were able to fine all those other animals for pooping on the premises, their fines, fees, and lawsuit was frivolous, and amounted to nothing more than discrimination against an animal that had the same necessities as others, and it could not be discriminated against, just because it had the same physiological needs as any other animals. Result: Case dismissed.

Image saving my money for years to save up for a home just to be told I can’t park in front of my home

I refuse to live in an HOA neighborhood. NOPE. I'm sorry for those homeowners who actually don't own their own properties. They should sue for damages! Great job from the news team that did their job investigating and reporting the news accurately.

I had HOA..it was a living Hell!! No more ever.

THIS is WHY you DO NOT live in a HOA-controlled house.... PERIOD..

My buddy had this problem with his HOA. He got a ticket from the HOA for parking on the street. He then sent the ticket along with payment to the parking enforcement of the city he lives in. The city enquired of him why he sent them the check and he explained that only the city has the right to enforce ordinance on public streets. the city then contacted the HOA and the HOA contacted my friend and told him they were sorry and sent him a letter of clarification and resolved the matter. Most states have enacted laws clarifying that HOA do not have domain over public streets.

Thank you Jesus this worked out in the Doctor's favor. Her twitter response was magnificent!!! I hope she thoroughly enjoys her purhase!

I cannot speak to this particular situation; however, I moved out of a Florida community because while the residents have their own garages and driveways, they park on a very narrow street. Not being from Florida, I discovered that a majority of Florida homeowners use their garage as storage area and park multiple cars in their driver, and/or other large items. Personaly, when your street is very narrow and people park on the street, the street automatically becomes a one-way street making it difficult to get into the neighborhood. What's even worse, is that they park on their grassy yard which is even worse.

In every single video of HOA, when the news tries to get their side of the story, the HOA is very quiet. Interesting.

The HOA only sent an apology after this story aired on television and saw how ugly they were truly being. Smdh, if this story hadn't been aired and there wasn't a kid with cancer, the HOA wouldn't of apologized and this would still be going on. Ridiculous.

Yet another reason why you could not pay me enough to live anywhere there is an HOA.

File a lawsuit. HOAs misuse money, then steal your property!!

Shame on them. A little power in a little person is a dangerous combination.

But the family's car wasn't "lawfully towed" as the HOA claimed. It was towed with no notice, as required by their local law then held hostage for ransom for a month.

what a stupid HOA they should pay the victim 1 million dollars

That's disability discrimination

I worked for a realtor company and let me tell y’all , the FIRST thing that my clients would say is do NOT send them to a home with HOA. This included millionaires.

HOA: we have a rule against hugging reporters in front of your house...that will be $250.00 please.

Wait, garage, driveway. Parking in front of anyhouse is a firehazard. I hear any excuse but the right one. Trouble makers.

I' am glad this went on TV. Keep Posting it ! Check if the towing company is making videos like other channel do on towing cars. Making more money off the backs of the Disabled!

Never never never.... HOA is the opposite of “freedom” and “ownership”.

HOA is only “sorry” that this story became public and their filth was not hidden to their community

HOA rules and regulations are part of the closing documents when purchasing a home. It sucks to get towed but it's easy to read.

Who in their right mind would pay hard earned money to purchase a home where that home is never really yours.

She shouldnt have to basically prove that her son is disabled, I feel so bad for her

HOA is for the betterment of the residents' experiences, not something that benefits the few at the expense of the many

If you dont have money for the fees, sell the garbage in the garage, now you can get the car back and you have space to park it

I'd rather live in a cardboard box then in a mansion ruled over by an hoa.

I have never heard a single story about a good HOA experience. All the stories about HOA's I have seen and heard are like this one; hellish, dark, evil. Things like this are why I will never willingly move into a house trapped under the arm of an HOA.

I have two homes My residential one is in a hoa, my other rented is not. My hoa is cheap but maintains the price of the homes and looks. No street parking is common but in my neighborhood I can see why. Some owners are inconsiderate and clog of the road. Other than that it hasn’t been too bad. It at least makes sure my property value will not be drastically affected by others. I will say that I wish they had more rule when it come to fencing In my area. Like only wood or vinyl. I’ve seen some people put clear and all kinds of stuff and it just looks like the odd one out of the collective. Keep that creativity mess in the house.

So even visitors get tickets. Why do these HOAs want to make people's lives miserable. It seems to be very common.

I love how the crappy HOA tried to justify their actions with the "lawfully towed" bit. Your hearts don't go out to the family because you clearly have no hearts at all. I would rather be homeless than live in a neighborhood with an HOA.