Well, it could show the association members organizing a New Year party for the community, with decorations and fun activities.
There was a homeowner association that started a project to renovate the community pool. They levied a large fee on all homeowners to fund it. But then there were mismanagement issues, and the project took way longer than expected. Some homeowners who couldn't afford to pay the extra fees faced legal threats from the association.
In a particular neighborhood, the homeowner association had a rule about the type of vehicles that could be parked in the driveway. A guy bought an old classic car that he was restoring. It wasn't in perfect shape yet and the association said it violated their 'presentable vehicle' rule. They made him park it several blocks away at a storage unit, which was not only inconvenient but also cost him extra money every month. The guy felt like his property rights were being violated as it was his driveway and he should be able to park his car there while working on it.
Financial mismanagement is another big problem. For example, they might collect fees for a particular project but then waste the money on unnecessary things or misallocate the funds, leaving homeowners out of pocket.
One really bad experience was when a homeowner association decided to cut down a large, beautiful tree in a common area. They did it without proper notice to the homeowners. The tree was a landmark in the neighborhood and many people were attached to it. The homeowners were outraged. They tried to find out why it was done and discovered that the association had some shady deal with a landscaping company. It led to a big conflict between the homeowners and the association, with the homeowners feeling betrayed and angry about the loss of the tree.
Well, there was this incident where the homeowner association decided to have a 'Best Garden' competition. One of the neighbors, an old man, entered with his vegetable patch. He planted huge, misshapen gourds that looked like alien creatures. The homeowner association was so shocked at first but then they all just burst out laughing and he won the 'Most Original Garden' award.
They often highlight the quirks and absurdities of community living, which people can relate to and find hilarious.
You could look for cartoons like 'Parking Pandemonium' where the homeowners are constantly having hilarious battles over parking spots.
A funny homeowner association story I know is about a rule regarding pet waste disposal. The association was really strict about it. One day, a dog owner made a little 'poop fairy' out of some twigs and leaves and left it next to where his dog had done its business. He also left a note saying the 'poop fairy' was in charge of cleaning up now. The homeowner association had a good chuckle over it and used it as an example in their newsletter to lighten the mood about the rule.
In many New Year cartoons, teachers are depicted as figures of wisdom and kindness, spreading good wishes and encouragement. Sometimes they're even shown leading the fun and games during the celebration.
A common one is unexpected renovation costs. You think the house is in good shape, but then you find out you need to replace the floors or the kitchen cabinets right away. Another is dealing with bad contractors. They might take your money and not finish the job. And there's also the issue of hidden damage, like water damage behind the walls.