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You are missing something vital. The First Amendment guarantees that the government cannot restrict speech, free association, etc. Homeowners associations are n
by gradys 10y ago
You are missing something vital. The First Amendment guarantees that the government cannot restrict speech, free association, etc. Homeowners associations are not the government. They are private organizations. You generally agree to follow their rules as part of the contract you sign when purchasing the property.
- adrusi 10y agoBut why do you have to sign that contract? Why does this private organization have the power to force you to sign a contract before purchasing property? Because the munucipal government has granted them that power. The way the bill of rights is applied to municipal governments isn't clear, but in my opinion this is an overreach.
- daodedickinson 10y agoWell, then it proves my point that you don't own the land or home. The HOA government does.