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re: HOA neighborhood, what can they do?

Posted on 1/10/19 at 10:33 am to
Posted by Phil A Sheo
equinsu ocha
Member since Aug 2011
12166 posts
Posted on 1/10/19 at 10:33 am to
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Yeah they can fine you and put lien on your property


Bingo, They can also file suit and force you to comply with the restrictions of the neighborhood

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PS: I’ll be in the house for 30 years +



Who gives a flying frick, you should have done right the first time.
This post was edited on 1/10/19 at 10:35 am
Posted by stat19
Member since Feb 2011
29350 posts
Posted on 1/10/19 at 10:33 am to
Anyone that buys property in an HOA deserves all the ridicule and headache that goes with it.

Posted by RogerTheShrubber
Juneau, AK
Member since Jan 2009
299716 posts
Posted on 1/10/19 at 10:34 am to
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They're a pain in the arse but if you want to protect your investment they can be very valuable.


Well that's pretty much all your property becomes. You literally have no property rights to do with your yard as you see fit.
Posted by shel311
McKinney, Texas
Member since Aug 2004
112944 posts
Posted on 1/10/19 at 10:34 am to
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HOA neighborhood, what can they do?
So I have an HOA and a pond behind my house. I put a fence up to the pond and got a letter from the HOA stating that Even though I am on my property, I have the fence too close to the water and that I am in violation of the covenants. If I refuse to move it does anyone know what they can do?

PS: I’ll be in the house for 30 years +


Seems like a rookie mistake to put up a fence without getting the approval from the HOA.

Posted by shel311
McKinney, Texas
Member since Aug 2004
112944 posts
Posted on 1/10/19 at 10:35 am to
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Well that's pretty much all your property becomes. You literally have no property rights to do with your yard as you see fit.

They're not for everyone.

Not everyone is looking to do shite with their yard.

They're a great insurance against shitty neighbors, they can come in very handy for that.
Posted by teke184
Zachary, LA
Member since Jan 2007
105146 posts
Posted on 1/10/19 at 10:36 am to
Depends on the state.

NOLO.com on HOAs and foreclosures
Posted by Brettesaurus Rex
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2009
38261 posts
Posted on 1/10/19 at 10:36 am to
They can stop garbage coming to your house, prevent you from going to any neighborhood activities, etc. If it's fence related pretty sure they can take it down if not approved. I'm not sure if a lein in your house can happen but I guess anything can be in HOA covenants.
Posted by shel311
McKinney, Texas
Member since Aug 2004
112944 posts
Posted on 1/10/19 at 10:37 am to
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Yep. He's voluntarily ceded over property rights to the nosiest people on the planet.

Sounds more like you may have had a bad personal experience or heard a story or 2 and are now assuming all HOAs are like that.


They are not all like that. I've lived in 3, never heard a peep from any of him, have no clue who they are.
Posted by Displaced
Member since Dec 2011
33054 posts
Posted on 1/10/19 at 10:38 am to
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They can stop garbage coming to your house,

Da fuq?
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prevent you from going to any neighborhood activities
how?
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I'm not sure if a lein in your house can happen

You have the most passive aggressive HOA ever
Posted by RogerTheShrubber
Juneau, AK
Member since Jan 2009
299716 posts
Posted on 1/10/19 at 10:38 am to
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They're a great insurance against shitty neighbors,


It's kind of weird, I've never lived under an HOA and never had shitty neighbors. Amazing
Posted by Mingo Was His NameO
Brooklyn
Member since Mar 2016
37536 posts
Posted on 1/10/19 at 10:39 am to
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It's kind of weird, I've never lived under an HOA and never had shitty neighbors. Amazing



"I've never had a wreck, I don't need car insurance."
Posted by madmaxvol
Infinity + 1 Posts
Member since Oct 2011
22484 posts
Posted on 1/10/19 at 10:39 am to
quote:

So I have an HOA and a pond behind my house. I put a fence up to the pond and got a letter from the HOA stating that Even though I am on my property, I have the fence too close to the water and that I am in violation of the covenants. If I refuse to move it does anyone know what they can do?

PS: I’ll be in the house for 30 years +



Couple of questions:

Is there actually wording in the covenants regarding distance from water?

What covenants, if any, were in place when you bought the house (that is what you are bound to).
Posted by Displaced
Member since Dec 2011
33054 posts
Posted on 1/10/19 at 10:39 am to
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It's kind of weird, I've never lived under an HOA and never had shitty neighbors

It's like friend groups. Every friend group has the a-hole. If you don't k ow who it is in yours... It's you
Posted by Displaced
Member since Dec 2011
33054 posts
Posted on 1/10/19 at 10:40 am to
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What covenants, if any, were in place when you bought the house (that is what you are bound to).

Not unless they are voted on and approved by the requirements of the covenants.
Posted by shel311
McKinney, Texas
Member since Aug 2004
112944 posts
Posted on 1/10/19 at 10:41 am to
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It's kind of weird, I've never lived under an HOA and never had shitty neighbors. Amazing
What's your insinuation here?

You think shitty neighbors can easily be avoided in normal circumstances? If so, the amazing part would be how naive you are here.
Posted by shel311
McKinney, Texas
Member since Aug 2004
112944 posts
Posted on 1/10/19 at 10:42 am to
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"I've never had a wreck, I don't need car insurance."




Concealed carry in public? Probably not necessary any more since most people never actually use said weapon, amirite?
Posted by 777Tiger
Member since Mar 2011
93541 posts
Posted on 1/10/19 at 10:43 am to
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if there is a lein for unpaid fines/dues.

he didn't mention that, thought it was the fence issue?
Posted by madmaxvol
Infinity + 1 Posts
Member since Oct 2011
22484 posts
Posted on 1/10/19 at 10:43 am to
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What covenants, if any, were in place when you bought the house (that is what you are bound to).


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Not unless they are voted on and approved by the requirements of the covenants.



Meaning the requirements for covenant modification set forth in the original covenants...right?
Posted by RogerTheShrubber
Juneau, AK
Member since Jan 2009
299716 posts
Posted on 1/10/19 at 10:43 am to
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You think shitty neighbors can easily be avoided in normal circumstances? If so, the amazing part would be how naive you are here.


Yet is worked for me. Crazy

I generally consider nosy people who want my property rights, to be shitty neighbors.
Posted by saint tiger225
San Diego
Member since Jan 2011
49201 posts
Posted on 1/10/19 at 10:44 am to
Has BRgetthenet commented on this yet?

Defer all HOA questions to him.
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