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I think an important thing is that there is not much common property in the HOA's domain, which therefore limits the fees the can collect. When there are high

by prirun 5y ago

I think an important thing is that there is not much common property in the HOA's domain, which therefore limits the fees the can collect. When there are high fees, HOA's attract the worst of society. My HOA is $100/yr and the only common property are some pillars at the 2 entrances. We do have rules that I actually like, for example: - don't leave your trash cans visible from the street - no driveway basketball goals or other sports equipment - no motor homes or boats parked in driveways - no long-term parking on the street; guests for parties are fine - fences have to be approved. We have 5-6 different kinds that they accept, but not 30 - sheds and other detached storage buildings have to be approved. Anything attached to the house doesn't require approval These rules to me are to maintain property values of the neighborhood. It's not like the HOA's that insist you get a new roof every 10 years or paint your house every 5 years, or the HOA hires someone to do it and sends you the bill. My sister was in one of those in FL for a vacation home and she sold it, not just for that reason, but it was definitely a factor.

dheera 5y ago
> My HOA is $100/yr and the only common property are some pillars at the 2 entrances. Yeah well that's a lot of price to be paying for a couple of pillars. I'd rather pay $0. I'm not paying $100 to some random dude. They aren't the IRS. > We do have rules that I actually like, for example: That doesn't mean I have to like them. I shouldn't have to pay my $100 to be subject to restrictions. > - no driveway basketball goals or other sports equipment > - no motor homes or boats parked in driveways What? Why do you care? It's not your home, let them do what they want > - fences have to be approved. We have 5-6 different kinds that they accept, but not 30 I'll build my own damn fence. I'll build my fence how I like it. > - sheds and other detached storage buildings have to be approved. Anything attached to the house doesn't require approval I think this is a city building code issue for safety reasons, in any case the HOA should have no say over it. > These rules to me are to maintain property values of the neighborhood. I have ZERO responsibility to maintain YOUR property value. And if I truly own it (i.e. not under mortgage), I have ZERO responsibility to maintain my own property value. I only have responsibility to be a good citizen and not be a nuisance or public health hazard to you. A boat in my driveway does nothing to you, and it's not upto you to tell me where to put my boat.
souprock 5y ago
The way to beat your fence restriction is to make a fence-like installation of solar panels. There are laws to stop HOAs from blocking solar panels. This is also a great trick to get past zoning restrictions on fence height. It's not a fence, it's solar.

by prirun 5y ago

dheera 5y ago

> My HOA is $100/yr and the only common property are some pillars at the 2 entrances. Yeah well that's a lot of price to be paying for a couple of pillars. I'd rather pay $0. I'm not paying $100 to some random dude. They aren't the IRS. > We do have rules that I actually like, for example: That doesn't mean I have to like them. I shouldn't have to pay my $100 to be subject to restrictions. > - no driveway basketball goals or other sports equipment > - no motor homes or boats parked in driveways What? Why do you care? It's not your home, let them do what they want > - fences have to be approved. We have 5-6 different kinds that they accept, but not 30 I'll build my own damn fence. I'll build my fence how I like it. > - sheds and other detached storage buildings have to be approved. Anything attached to the house doesn't require approval I think this is a city building code issue for safety reasons, in any case the HOA should have no say over it. > These rules to me are to maintain property values of the neighborhood. I have ZERO responsibility to maintain YOUR property value. And if I truly own it (i.e. not under mortgage), I have ZERO responsibility to maintain my own property value. I only have responsibility to be a good citizen and not be a nuisance or public health hazard to you. A boat in my driveway does nothing to you, and it's not upto you to tell me where to put my boat.

souprock 5y ago

The way to beat your fence restriction is to make a fence-like installation of solar panels. There are laws to stop HOAs from blocking solar panels. This is also a great trick to get past zoning restrictions on fence height. It's not a fence, it's solar.