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re: Anyone ignored their HOA bylaws about building shed/workshop? details in post
Posted on 12/14/16 at 7:55 am to sonusfaber
Posted on 12/14/16 at 7:55 am to sonusfaber
Built a house 14 years ago with out buildings at some of the houses in said neighborhood. Two years later I submit a set of plans for a 40x60 building. HOA says no out buildings and so I send pics to them of out buildings in hood. They call and say, those are grandfathered in. I called an attorney for help and he said that if a HOA covenant is not enforced and goes unenforced for six months, It may not stand up in court as enforceable. Spoke with neighbors that already had out buildings and they had no liens on their properties. Presented all of this to the president of HOA and proceeded with build out.
This post was edited on 12/14/16 at 7:57 am
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Posted on 12/14/16 at 7:58 am to sonusfaber
If you wanted a copy of the guidelines, you should have withheld your dues until they got you one.
Best way to light a fire under someone's arse is to hold up on paying them.
Best way to light a fire under someone's arse is to hold up on paying them.
This post was edited on 12/14/16 at 8:19 am
Posted on 12/14/16 at 7:58 am to sonusfaber
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Posted on 12/14/16 at 8:04 am to sonusfaber
A lot of these HOAs are all bark and no bite. They'll threaten legal action, but when push comes to shove they won't file for an injunction.
Posted on 12/14/16 at 8:04 am to sonusfaber
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believe they have created the street parking problem. They have allowed no one to build storage. People use their garage for storage. People park in driveway because garage is being used for storage. Visitors must park on street because owners are using the driveways.
This is logical andyou should bring this up at the next homeowners meeting, get things changed and everybody wins.
Posted on 12/14/16 at 8:05 am to HolographicCharizard
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First build a wall. Then build your shed. Theh won't be able to see it over the wall.
This hasn't worked since Google Earth.
Posted on 12/14/16 at 8:12 am to Salmon
I can't imagine buying a house with an HOA and not asking to see the rules before signing anything. I like to think OP just paces in his driveway waiting for someone to deliver the precious documents instead of proactively figuring it out himself
Posted on 12/14/16 at 8:16 am to sonusfaber
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We even attended an HOA hot-dog social with the pres and his wife
Swingers?
Posted on 12/14/16 at 8:21 am to dpd901
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When you closed on your house, you agreed to follow the HOA rules. I find it mind boggling that you would spend $125,000 on something if you didn't know what you were getting into.
The problem is that in many cases, the rules are uniform from place to place, but enforcement can vary wildly.
Currently in a war torn community whose HOA prohibits even wreaths to be placed due to strict adherence to the letter of the law.
This post was edited on 12/14/16 at 8:23 am
Posted on 12/14/16 at 8:22 am to sonusfaber
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hot-dog social with the pres and his wife
I would just do it and try to be discreet. That and be on good terms with my immediate neighbors so they won't turn you in.
Posted on 12/14/16 at 8:23 am to sonusfaber
what exactly can they do to you if you build it and they have a problem with it?
Posted on 12/14/16 at 8:25 am to MorbidTheClown
As said earlier, they'll put a lein on your home and gleefully let the fines stack up.
Posted on 12/14/16 at 8:27 am to sonusfaber
I'm an HOA board member in my neighborhood and I advise you to please read your HOA restrictions about improvements which should have been given to you at closing or are listed on a website. If not, knock on some neighbors doors that you've met and ask. We use a management company who our neighbors can call and get a copy.
Remember, HOA board members are neighbors just like you. We don't get paid to do it and we pay our dues in full just like you. We aren't some bad guys who wanna screw you over.
Get a copy of the restrictions and read them. Then request an architectural change and wait for their response. It's a very easy process.
Also HOA's can't do anything about parking in the street except send out emails and letters asking people not to and police only write tickets if you park going the wrong way or are blocking a mailbox or driveway.
It sounds like you live in a great neighborhood. Don't screw that up by starting off on the wrong foot. Hope this helps.
Remember, HOA board members are neighbors just like you. We don't get paid to do it and we pay our dues in full just like you. We aren't some bad guys who wanna screw you over.
Get a copy of the restrictions and read them. Then request an architectural change and wait for their response. It's a very easy process.
Also HOA's can't do anything about parking in the street except send out emails and letters asking people not to and police only write tickets if you park going the wrong way or are blocking a mailbox or driveway.
It sounds like you live in a great neighborhood. Don't screw that up by starting off on the wrong foot. Hope this helps.
This post was edited on 12/14/16 at 8:29 am
Posted on 12/14/16 at 8:27 am to MorbidTheClown
Make you take it down.
Posted on 12/14/16 at 8:27 am to sonusfaber
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nice shed
Get a copy of your HOA regs first. A lot of neighborhoods allow them they just have to be constructed of same materials as home. Ex Hardy plank, brick etc.
This post was edited on 12/14/16 at 8:30 am
Posted on 12/14/16 at 8:28 am to sonusfaber
You are clearly not attempting to get a copy oft he guidelines. So therefore you are at fault if it is out of code. You have been told it will not be allowed and want to do it anyway? Why did you not get all information on HOA before moving in? You sound like an irresponsible homeowner.
Posted on 12/14/16 at 8:31 am to sonusfaber
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I have not received a copy of the HOA guide.
It's your responsibility to know the HOA rules, not anyone else. No one is supposed to hold your hand through life. Act like an adult, go to the HOA board and ask if you can build the "nice" 8x10 shed.
They will tell you yes or no then you move on.
Posted on 12/14/16 at 8:31 am to sonusfaber
Park a boat in your driveway to block the view of the shed.
Posted on 12/14/16 at 8:34 am to sonusfaber
We have an architectural committee that has to approve any plans for additions/sheds. Basically it has to look just like your house and can't be less than X feet from your property line and can't be in front of your house.
Ask the prez for advice and for a copy of the rules.
Ask the prez for advice and for a copy of the rules.
Posted on 12/14/16 at 8:36 am to sonusfaber
Tell them it's your right to own a shed and defend it
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