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She's paid her HOA hundreds of dollars a month for 30 years. She says they still won't fix her home
By Hannah McDonald at NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· July 16, 2026
· 2 min read
A South Nashville woman says she has spent thousands of dollars repairing her floors and foundation damage she believes stems from a problem her homeowners association has failed to fully address.Vanessa Watson-Hill has lived at Hickory Valley Condominiums for 30 years. She says every time it ra...
Key takeaway Vanessa Watson-Hill has lived at Hickory Valley Condominiums for 30 years.
Why this matters in The Nashville
The situation at Hickory Valley Condominiums raises questions about the accountability of homeowners associations in Nashville. With hundreds of dollars paid in monthly fees, residents like Vanessa Watson-Hill expect a certain level of maintenance and upkeep. The fact that she has spent thousands of dollars on repairs and still faces ongoing issues with water damage and foundation problems suggests a lack of effective oversight by the HOA. Tennessee's lack of a comprehensive law governing HOAs means that residents must rely on the governing documents of their specific community, which can lead to inconsistent and sometimes ineffective protections. As the city's population grows and more residents move into condominiums and other HOA-governed communities, it's crucial to examine how these organizations operate and ensure that they are serving the needs of their members. The outcome of Watson-Hill's case will be closely watched by other Nashville residents who are facing similar issues with their own HOAs.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 16, 2026 ·
Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? A South Nashville woman says she has spent thousands of dollars repairing her floors and foundation damage she believes stems from a problem her homeowners association has failed to fully address.Vanessa Watson-Hill has lived at Hickory Valley Condominiums for 30 years. She says every time it ra...
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