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re: An HOA is trying to protect its neighborhood during Halloween...will this work?
Posted on 10/30/25 at 8:36 am to NBR_Exile
Posted on 10/30/25 at 8:36 am to NBR_Exile
I agree - Decent HOA's can be beneficial....the issue is, the majority of HOA's are an excuse for people on a power trip to try and control other people and be dicks with immunity.
and yes Sally, you can always choose to live in areas that do not have them...that doesn't make HOA's completely great.
and yes Sally, you can always choose to live in areas that do not have them...that doesn't make HOA's completely great.
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Posted on 10/30/25 at 8:37 am to SlowFlowPro
I'm 55 years old.
I was so poor as a kid, I went to school barefoot because we couldn't afford shoes.
We used to trick or treat in rich neighborhoods 45 years ago. This isn't a new phenomenon.
I was so poor as a kid, I went to school barefoot because we couldn't afford shoes.
We used to trick or treat in rich neighborhoods 45 years ago. This isn't a new phenomenon.
Posted on 10/30/25 at 8:43 am to SlowFlowPro
My neighborhood is absolutely invaded. I just have neighborhood kid candy such as whole candy bars or large packs of candy. For the migrants I have dum dum suckers and tootsie rolls.
I know. It is one day a year. But lines of 25 folks not even dressed and piling out of trucks gets old.
I know. It is one day a year. But lines of 25 folks not even dressed and piling out of trucks gets old.
Posted on 10/30/25 at 8:43 am to SlowFlowPro
I changed my mind on this a while back.
I realize now that when somebody comes to your neighborhood to trick or treat, they are telling you that you live in a good, safe neighborhood that’s a fun place to be on Halloween. It’s a compliment.
Enjoy it while it lasts… because once a neighborhood gets old… the trick or treaters disappear and Halloween is sorta sad.
I realize now that when somebody comes to your neighborhood to trick or treat, they are telling you that you live in a good, safe neighborhood that’s a fun place to be on Halloween. It’s a compliment.
Enjoy it while it lasts… because once a neighborhood gets old… the trick or treaters disappear and Halloween is sorta sad.
Posted on 10/30/25 at 8:48 am to SlowFlowPro
If the roads are "public maintenance" the HOA is SOL in enforcing this.
If the roads are private, then they can try, but still might not work.....
If the roads are private, then they can try, but still might not work.....
Posted on 10/30/25 at 8:50 am to SlowFlowPro
Probably fake.
However, it’s a way to keep those we don’t speak of out the neighborhood
However, it’s a way to keep those we don’t speak of out the neighborhood
Posted on 10/30/25 at 8:53 am to MikeBRLA
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You must show your DL and prove you live in the neighborhood to get through.
Is this legal?
Yes, up to a point. But it must be done legally (with permit/approval if required) if it’s a public right-of-way. If the neighborhood is attempting to arbitrarily restrict access (especially requiring IDs) without legal backing, there may be legal risks....e.g., public-access rights, equal protection issues, or liability if emergency vehicles can’t access the street.
If it’s a public street, the neighborhood would typically need to obtain a permit or approval from the city or transportation department for a temporary closure.
For example: In some cities, you can apply for a “temporary street closure / block party” permit through the city’s Public Works or Traffic & Transportation department. The city code in Houston states that “street closures shall require approval from applicable partner agencies and city departments.”
Posted on 10/30/25 at 8:54 am to bird35
I could not care less if kids from outside my neighborhood trick-or-treat in my subdivision. It's two freaking hours one night per year. We get some children from some of the surround apartment complexes who cause no problems at all and are generally polite and well behaved. 
Posted on 10/30/25 at 8:57 am to East Coast Band
quote:This was the neighborhood I usually trick or treated as a child, and it was wonderful! I had several friends who lived there, and one of them had a combo birthday/Halloween party every year. No through streets; very walkable and safe using the lanes. I still recall treating an adult party featuring a vampire in a coffin near the front of the property. Good times!
My FIL, who grew up in Lake Vista area in NO ,said they had parties on Friday nights in their neighborhood community center, and only residents of that neighborhood could go.
This post was edited on 10/30/25 at 8:59 am
Posted on 10/30/25 at 8:58 am to SlowFlowPro
How do you legally block public streets?
Posted on 10/30/25 at 8:59 am to SlowFlowPro
Fake
Posted on 10/30/25 at 8:59 am to Gulf Coast Tiger
quote:
How do you legally block public streets?
If it’s a public street, the neighborhood would typically need to obtain a permit or approval from the city or transportation department for a temporary closure.
For example: In some cities, you can apply for a “temporary street closure / block party” permit through the city’s Public Works or Traffic & Transportation department. The city code in Houston states that “street closures shall require approval from applicable partner agencies and city departments.”
Posted on 10/30/25 at 9:02 am to bird35
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Just pass out candy to whoever comes to your door. It’s one day a year, it makes kids happy and lets some kids who have a hard time have a fun night.
Sounds nice until the property damage commences
Posted on 10/30/25 at 9:02 am to SlowFlowPro
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Volunteers will be stationed at the entrance to check vehicles during the designated trick-or-treat window: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday,
October 31.
Hope those volunteers are the local sheriff’s office
Posted on 10/30/25 at 9:05 am to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
I live in a subdivision that gets taken over every year.
We really don't mind the extra guests. That isn't the problem.
The problem is the following:
1) Driving through crowded streets where kids are clearly walking and not slowing down or honking at kids for being in the busy areas where no one else is driving
2) Following their kids through the crowds in the cars so they don't have to walk, while blaring the most vile music possible. Nothing but F bombs and the supposed word that causes everyone to go into an instant hissy fit if someone else says it
3) Yelling at their own kids to make sure to "get more" from the houses that have the "honor candy" bucket at the front.....again, while they are following though the crowds of kids
Just to name a few.
We really don't mind the extra guests. That isn't the problem.
The problem is the following:
1) Driving through crowded streets where kids are clearly walking and not slowing down or honking at kids for being in the busy areas where no one else is driving
2) Following their kids through the crowds in the cars so they don't have to walk, while blaring the most vile music possible. Nothing but F bombs and the supposed word that causes everyone to go into an instant hissy fit if someone else says it
3) Yelling at their own kids to make sure to "get more" from the houses that have the "honor candy" bucket at the front.....again, while they are following though the crowds of kids
Just to name a few.
Posted on 10/30/25 at 9:08 am to SlowFlowPro
Its hard to tell the Indian neighbourhood kids who legit belong from the interloping AA kids when it gets dark at 6PM, they're wearing masks, and Ive had an edible or two
This post was edited on 10/30/25 at 9:10 am
Posted on 10/30/25 at 9:10 am to bird35
quote:Dude i cannot express to you how insane my neighborhood gets.
Just pass out candy to whoever comes to your door. It’s one day a year, it makes kids happy and lets some kids who have a hard time have a fun night. I live in a neighborhood in a rural area so we have kids come from some trailer parks. I don’t mind at all. It’s once a year. And I can tell the kids are having a good time.
I see about 4 black people a week in it. Maybe less. I shite you not it’s nearly standing room only black kids on Halloween. I’m kind of shocked it’s not been national news with simply how many people show up that clearly do not live here.
I don’t believe anything too bad has happened since it has started, so it might be hard to run a story on it that doesn’t come off as “racist.” But it’s truly something to behold.
Posted on 10/30/25 at 9:12 am to SludgeFactory
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Driving through crowded streets where kids are clearly walking and not slowing down or honking at kids for being in the busy areas where no one else is driving
I saw some guy almost get pulled out of his car and beat down from doing this. He was prob driving 30 mph on a street FULL of little kids waking/running all around from house to house, in the street... just doing what small kids do on Halloween. He got yelled at by some parents and he told the parents "F you, put your kids on a leash"... got very ugly from there. They blocked his car in with a gold cart and they were banging on his window trying to get him out.
Cop was on patrol and had to intervene... prob saved that guy from going to the ER.
This post was edited on 10/30/25 at 9:14 am
Posted on 10/30/25 at 9:14 am to SlowFlowPro
The no guests part is dumb, but I understand the sentiment depending on your situation.
My parents live in a rural subdivision, and it has gotten so out of hand that they don't even give out candy anymore to avoid dealing with the riff raff that comes in. When I was a kid there were hay rides up and down the streets, and everyone had their friends over so it was a great time.
When I lived in a big neighborhood in El Paso and we had tons of kids come over that either lived in Mexico or in a different neighborhood, and they were the nicest kids in the world. These kids would even ask for permission to take more than one piece of candy. I thoroughly enjoyed that experience.
Like everything, demographics are key.
My parents live in a rural subdivision, and it has gotten so out of hand that they don't even give out candy anymore to avoid dealing with the riff raff that comes in. When I was a kid there were hay rides up and down the streets, and everyone had their friends over so it was a great time.
When I lived in a big neighborhood in El Paso and we had tons of kids come over that either lived in Mexico or in a different neighborhood, and they were the nicest kids in the world. These kids would even ask for permission to take more than one piece of candy. I thoroughly enjoyed that experience.
Like everything, demographics are key.
Posted on 10/30/25 at 9:18 am to tigerfoot
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I just have neighborhood kid candy such as whole candy bars or large packs of candy. For the migrants I have dum dum suckers and tootsie rolls.
same for us. 2 different buckets. If I recognize the parents they get full size candy bars and all the fun loot. If it’s a bunch of randos or people who I can tell definitely don’t live in the neighborhood or kids that aren’t even in costume…it’s the trash candy that’s sold for $8/bag at Walmart. Same for the 13+ crowd, you’re too old to Trick or Treat, have a tootsie roll.
This post was edited on 10/30/25 at 9:23 am
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