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re: Anyone know a good HOA attorney in Slidell/Northshore area?

Posted on 7/23/20 at 10:15 pm to
Posted by billjamin
Houston
Member since Jun 2019
19172 posts
Posted on 7/23/20 at 10:15 pm to
I hoped I would never hear that name again. OP. Tell us the HOA and neighborhood. I still know a bunch of people there. Or PM me.
Posted by TigrrrDad
Member since Oct 2016
8207 posts
Posted on 7/23/20 at 10:51 pm to
Really can’t air it out here until it is settled - but trust me, I WILL make an epic thread on it after it plays out.And I am moving in a few weeks and have my house under contract, and they are trying to enforce something indoors that has been that way for over a decade. And they are making threats that are far outside the Bylaws and trying to frick up my sale. And the board at the time it was done over a decade ago knew about it because they were all inside my house multiple times. Should be open and shut Liberative Prescription under Louisiana’s 2 year enforcement rule. It’s beyond ludicrous. Lawsuits will follow.

ETA: Neighborhood name has not been mentioned in thread and won’t be yet.
This post was edited on 7/23/20 at 10:56 pm
Posted by BRgetthenet
Member since Oct 2011
118276 posts
Posted on 7/23/20 at 10:57 pm to
Have you considered hiring a few black ops professionals from another HOA nearby? Ya know, sort of fight fire with fire?

It’s amazing what happens when some of these board members are “suddenly non compliant” as well.

Priorities change, is all I’m saying.

You’d be surprised......

Posted by BPTiger
Atlanta
Member since Oct 2011
6300 posts
Posted on 7/23/20 at 10:57 pm to
Just mow your lawn and make sure the paint on your car port matches the siding.
Posted by LegendInMyMind
Member since Apr 2019
76259 posts
Posted on 7/23/20 at 10:59 pm to
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I WILL make an epic thread

Big words. I hope this doesn't go poorly for you.

Bookmarked.
Posted by Passing Wind
Dutchtown
Member since Apr 2015
4868 posts
Posted on 7/23/20 at 10:59 pm to
Following for future humor
Posted by billjamin
Houston
Member since Jun 2019
19172 posts
Posted on 7/23/20 at 11:14 pm to
Sucks. I’ll keep an eye out for the thread. I battled several of them in the oak harbor/eden isles area. They fricking suck. Good news is most of them are broke as hell when you get down to it and can’t mount any real defense other than shitty letters.
This post was edited on 7/23/20 at 11:16 pm
Posted by YatInTheHat
Member since Apr 2017
956 posts
Posted on 7/23/20 at 11:20 pm to
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(That means my username @gmail)


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Posted by TexasTiger89
Houston, TX
Member since Feb 2005
27008 posts
Posted on 7/23/20 at 11:27 pm to
Just mow your grass.
Posted by Gris Gris
OTIS!NO RULES FOR SAUCES ON STEAK!!
Member since Feb 2008
49636 posts
Posted on 7/24/20 at 1:46 am to
What’s the advantage of buying where there’s an HOA?

With all the issues I hear about, it sounds more like you’re renting than owning.
Posted by TigrrrDad
Member since Oct 2016
8207 posts
Posted on 7/24/20 at 2:09 am to
When I moved in nearly two decades ago, there was no HOA. Never had a single issue the whole time I’ve been here until the day before I took a contract on my house (which they threatened to prevent - unlawfully, I might add). And it’s over something inside my house for over a decade... mind boggling. If fighting it costs me double what their “solution” costs, I’ll pay it and fight them strictly on principle.
Posted by Evolved Simian
Bushwood Country Club
Member since Sep 2010
23317 posts
Posted on 7/24/20 at 2:14 am to
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And it’s over something inside my house for over a decade


This sounds made up. HOA's don't give a shite what's inside your house unless you've got a meth lab. So I'm guessing you've got a meth lab.
This post was edited on 7/24/20 at 2:15 am
Posted by YF12
Ottobaan
Member since Nov 2019
4451 posts
Posted on 7/24/20 at 2:22 am to
I want to buy a house that I will never live in that is inside a HOA community but is exempt from their rules due to paperwork or being before the HOA.

It is my dream scenario.

A thousand pink flamingos, cars on cinder blocks, flag poles, and neon green garage door with the music blaring.

I despise HOAs
Posted by The Nino
Member since Jan 2010
21820 posts
Posted on 7/24/20 at 3:31 am to
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And it’s over something inside my house for over a decade
indoor pool? Stripper poles? Indoor pool with stripper poles?
Posted by blueboxer1119
Baton Rouge
Member since May 2013
9875 posts
Posted on 7/24/20 at 6:59 am to
Painted brick?

I'm in a war with my HOA about painted brick. The 4 member HOA doesnt "like" painted brick, so they rejected my paint plans. THERE IS NO RULE AGAINST PAINTED BRICK IN REGS. New construction is allowed to paint brick, but not me.

The way I see it, if certain rules dont apply to everyone, that's discriminatory.

My question is if I paint my brick anyway, what's the worst that can happen? A fine? Can't unpaint a house.

I'll probably go ahead and do it and challenge them to sue me.

Sorry for hijack..
Posted by ELVIS U
Member since Feb 2007
11951 posts
Posted on 7/24/20 at 7:18 am to
I have been practicing law for 34 years and have never heard of a HOA attorney. No one could survive on such small and pitiful cases. The closest you are going to get is a real estate lawyer who might have experience drafting a HOA agreement.
Posted by The Mick
Member since Oct 2010
45206 posts
Posted on 7/24/20 at 7:27 am to
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Im guessing, renaissance???
GREAT guess. They're breaking my balls right now.
Posted by The Mick
Member since Oct 2010
45206 posts
Posted on 7/24/20 at 7:30 am to
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A fine?
A fine that if not paid, will turn into a lien on your house including attorney fees.
Posted by blueboxer1119
Baton Rouge
Member since May 2013
9875 posts
Posted on 7/24/20 at 7:36 am to
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 fine that if not paid, will turn into a lien on your house including attorney fees.


What kind of fine we talking?
Seriously.

Not sure if I'd rather just pay fine at the beginning and call it a day.

My next step is running for HOA pres, paint my house, then quit.
Posted by The Mick
Member since Oct 2010
45206 posts
Posted on 7/24/20 at 7:52 am to
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What kind of fine we talking?
Seriously.
I'm not sure. If you read the covenants there's probably something in there that gives the HOA authority to assess a reasonable fine for violations. The definition of reasonable is going to be the fun part.

What reasoning did they give you about not painting bricks? Since new houses have painted bricks it makes no sense.
This post was edited on 7/24/20 at 7:53 am
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