Why as the landlord of my fourplex I still have to pay HOA?

[Di Chen]

Hi everyone!

I'm new to this great site and would be more than happy to share my investment experiences and also seek some wisdom from all of you! I bought a fourplex this year in Redlands CA, I'm still wondering why do I have to pay HOA fee to this company as I'm the owner of the fourplex? Pardon me if that's a silly question to somebody. Thanks to whoever answers me!!