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How much authority do HOA’s have?
Posted on 1/30/18 at 8:24 am
Posted on 1/30/18 at 8:24 am
Everything I’ve ever wanted done has been approved.. but what happens if you go against the grain and build an addition without an HOA’s approval? How far can they go legally? I’ve always wondered this
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Posted on 1/30/18 at 8:25 am to Uncle JackD
Depends, what are you talking about doing? They can place a lien on your property. It's all what the by-laws say. Some can fine you to hell, like $100/ day until you fix it.
Posted on 1/30/18 at 8:26 am to Uncle JackD
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Everything I’ve ever wanted done has been approved.. but what happens if you go against the grain and build an addition without an HOA’s approval? How far can they go legally? I’ve always wondered this
They can assess fines for bylaw violations and place a lien on your property through the county/parish assessor's office
I'm a HOA prez and have fought hard to limit the out of control old ladys that want to imprison a homeowner everytime they leave the trash can out too long.
Posted on 1/30/18 at 8:26 am to Uncle JackD
I suggest if you want one of those little American Flags in your yard for the 4th... you better play nice 
Posted on 1/30/18 at 8:26 am to Uncle JackD
Legally, they can burn your house down... all of it
Posted on 1/30/18 at 8:26 am to Uncle JackD
They can file lawsuits, tie you up with depositions and court hearings. Better just to ask first.
Posted on 1/30/18 at 8:27 am to Uncle JackD
I know that they can issue fines. If you don't pay I believe they can put a lien on your house as well. There should be a clause in the HOA charter that says specifically what the ramifications are for non-compliance.
Posted on 1/30/18 at 8:27 am to Tigeralum2008
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I'm a HOA prez
frick you
Posted on 1/30/18 at 8:27 am to Uncle JackD
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How much authority do HOA’s have?
However much you give them.
Posted on 1/30/18 at 8:28 am to Uncle JackD
Too much in regards to additions. But if people weren’t jack asses and just kept up thier places, there would be no need for them
Posted on 1/30/18 at 8:28 am to LSUBoo
HOAs are the worst.
Posted on 1/30/18 at 8:29 am to Uncle JackD
Mine has a retired Judge on the board...so fighting them in court would probably be a losing battle.
Posted on 1/30/18 at 8:29 am to Uncle JackD
quote:bylaws should state their authority and remedy
Everything I’ve ever wanted done has been approved.. but what happens if you go against the grain and build an addition without an HOA’s approval? How far can they go legally? I’ve always wondered this
Posted on 1/30/18 at 8:29 am to Uncle JackD
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Everything I’ve ever wanted done has been approved.. but what happens if you go against the grain and build an addition without an HOA’s approval? How far can they go legally? I’ve always wondered this
I was supposed to get permission to build my outdoor kitchen in my backyard. I didn't bother saying a word b/c it's "in my backyard" and can't be seen from the street. The head of my HOA lives right down the street from me. I haven't gotten a nasty gram in the mail so it's all good. Now, if it's something that could be seen from the street, I would've likely gotten permission.
This post was edited on 1/30/18 at 8:31 am
Posted on 1/30/18 at 8:31 am to Tigeralum2008
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HOA prez and have fought hard to limit the out of control old ladys that want to imprison a homeowner everytime they leave the trash can out too long.
Which is why i will never live somewhere that has an hoa.
And i hate cookie cutter neighborhoods as well.
Posted on 1/30/18 at 8:32 am to Hammond Tiger Fan
quote:Im adding on that my patio and eventually outdoor kitchen and it’s in the process of getting approved. I assume it will without any issues.
was supposed to get permission to build my outdoor kitchen in my backyard. I didn't bother saying a word b/c it's "in my backyard" and can't be seen from the street. The head of my HOA lives right down the street from me. I haven't gotten a nasty gram in the mail so it's all good. Now, if it's something that could be seen from the street, I would've likely gotten permission.
Posted on 1/30/18 at 8:32 am to Uncle JackD
It's their house, they just let you live in it.
Posted on 1/30/18 at 8:33 am to OK Samaritan
quote:Damn... guess I need to notify Wells Fargo.
It's their house,
Posted on 1/30/18 at 8:34 am to OK Samaritan
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their house, they just let you live in it.
It is the governments house, for sure. You never own anything in this world.
Posted on 1/30/18 at 8:36 am to Uncle JackD
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Im adding on that my patio and eventually outdoor kitchen and it’s in the process of getting approved. I assume it will without any issues
You have to go with what you're comfortable with, but it was in my backyard and unseen from the street so I didn't want to go through the hassle.
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