Another loveable Homeowner's Association

[OSBF]

http://realestate.aol.com/blog/2011/06/ ... k3%7C73851

I mean, even leaving the emotional thing about this aside, I never have liked homeowners associations. Dislike the whole concept of these psuedo governmental entities that make all sorts of stupid, petty rules. And what if it did make property values go down?It really hacks me off that people are allowed to control what other people do with their property because of concerns about effects on property values.

Like I remember one time my wife told me about this guy who lived in a subdivision where the houses were mostly brick but had some wood areas. The guy wanted to paint the wood on his house blue. Either that or maybe he did it. Anyway he got all SORTS of group from the homeowner's association because it wasn't an "approved" color.

To me people who get involved in homeowners associations need to get a life. Or I guess that's plural (get some lives). Kind of like people who type on message boards all the time I guess.

But anyway. I do NOT like homeowners associations.

Absolutely, John. If I want to put a trailer park or titty bar in your neighborhood, that is my right to do so without having to listen to the bleating of a bunch of simps worried about the value of their property.

What about a titty bar IN a trailer?

[ASUMountaineer]

Absolutely, John. If I want to put a trailer park or titty bar in your neighborhood, that is my right to do so without having to listen to the bleating of a bunch of simps worried about the value of their property.

What about a titty bar IN a trailer?

So, now you want to classy up the joint...typical.

[dbackjon]

You have some restrictions, T. Guarantee it.


Re: "raghead hoard" -

Only in the sense that a restriction would apply to everyone in the county. I have a powerline easement across the front of my property, and an abandoned road easement to the east of my property but other than that it's fuckin' freeforall out here.

A guy down the road built a quanset hut, my next door neighbor has cars, rabbit cages, a boat, etc., in his back yard, you can paint your house any color you want, plant whatever fuckin' trees or bushes you want, do whatever you want to your house (as long as you get the proper county permits )...I'm tellin' you, it's heaven on earth.


Well...given that it's suppose to be 117 on Saturday, maybe it's HELL on earth, but you get my drift.

I can verify this...

[93henfan]

Instead of starting another thread about HOA's, I'm just going to put this here.

I had this slipped under my door at my place in MD. Last Wednesday, instead or rolling out the trash bin with one bag in it, I just pulled the bag out and set it on the curb. This was on the morning of the pickup, and after the sun had come out and people were going to work. It would take one ballsy raccoon or deer to go walking through the neighborhood in broad daylight.

Bunch of communists!

[dbackjon]

Rebel

[danefan]

Instead of starting another thread about HOA's, I'm just going to put this here.

I had this slipped under my door at my place in MD. Last Wednesday, instead or rolling out the trash bin with one bag in it, I just pulled the bag out and set it on the curb. This was on the morning of the pickup, and after the sun had come out and people were going to work. It would take one ballsy raccoon or deer to go walking through the neighborhood in broad daylight.

Bunch of communists!

Crows rip up garbage bags during the day by me. Makes the neighborhood look like shit.

[YoUDeeMan]

Last Wednesday, instead or rolling out the trash bin with one bag in it, I just pulled the bag out and set it on the curb.

Wait, is this really about you returning your trash bin to the store for a full refund after using it for a couple years?

[Rob Iola]

I thought you were moving to Afghanistan? No HOAs there I'm guessing...

[93henfan]

Instead of starting another thread about HOA's, I'm just going to put this here.

I had this slipped under my door at my place in MD. Last Wednesday, instead or rolling out the trash bin with one bag in it, I just pulled the bag out and set it on the curb. This was on the morning of the pickup, and after the sun had come out and people were going to work. It would take one ballsy raccoon or deer to go walking through the neighborhood in broad daylight.

Bunch of communists!

Crows rip up garbage bags during the day by me. Makes the neighborhood look like shit.

Well, you can thank me for providing the format for the form letter that you can propose at your next HOA meeting, you communist.

[danefan]

Crows rip up garbage bags during the day by me. Makes the neighborhood look like shit.

Well, you can thank me for providing the format for the form letter that you can propose at your next HOA meeting, you communist.

We just got a friendly reminder about the need for cans.

[JohnStOnge]

ASUG8 your Avitar hurts my eyes.

[CID1990]

That is not easy where I live. I moved to a subdivision with a HOA and didn't even realize it until after I moved here. Fortunately everybody ignored it in terms of participation and the nerds who were all into it finally went away. I remember one time there was this guy who worked for ATF who built a playhouse for his kids in his back yard and they tried to make him get rid of it. LOL! Not that I'm a big fan of ATF.

Actually he moved out of the neighborhood so I'll never know whether they finally left him alone or he just decided to go live somewhere else.

I'm sure my wife knows but I wonder how they even get the legal authority to tell other people to do with their property. I guess it must be something you must sign when you move in. But where does it start?

I know my wife says that around here all the new subdivisions have a rule that you have to have centipede grass. You can't, say, have St. Augustine if you want to. I mean really. Luckily that apparently wasn't a rule in our subdivision.

Getting back to the "it's not easy" thing though. Seriously, if you live around here it's hard to find a house for sale that's not in a subdivision with a HOA and the geeks that get into that sort of thing.

thats your problem for making such a big investment without thoroughly investigating it.

Why are you conservative when it comes to HOAs?

You sound like a mayor in a right-to-work state telling his cops and firefighter that if they don't like the healthcare bennies then they should work elsewhere.

[CAA Flagship]

I'm a fan of HOA's, as long as it is not run by Nazi's.
I live in a 2500 home residential community that operates under a HOA. While most of the people here are like-minded when it comes to visual quality, there are some people that rent out their homes. And renters are probably not given a copy of the rules.
As homes are a major investment, I live in a place that ensures that my neighbor doesn't let his house or yard go to sh*t, and possibly affecting the value of the neighborhood.


Side Note:
A house is obviously being rented out across the street and one house over from me. I count 7 vehicles crammed in the driveway. One SOB has a Honda Accord with a modified muffler that can be easily heard when he cranks it up at 6:00 am. I'm gonna shove a banana in his tailpipe. I don't think vehicle noise is covered by the HOA rules though. I'm just gonna go "Banana Vigilante" on his ass for the fun of it.

[danefan]

I'm a fan of HOA's, as long as it is not run by Nazi's.
I live in a 2500 home residential community that operates under a HOA. While most of the people here are like-minded when it comes to visual quality, there are some people that rent out their homes. And renters are probably not given a copy of the rules.
As homes are a major investment, I live in a place that ensures that my neighbor doesn't let his house or yard go to sh*t, and possibly affecting the value of the neighborhood.


Side Note:
A house is obviously being rented out across the street and one house over from me. I count 7 vehicles crammed in the driveway. One SOB has a Honda Accord with a modified muffler that can be easily heard when he cranks it up at 6:00 am. I'm gonna shove a banana in his tailpipe. I don't think vehicle noise is covered by the HOA rules though. I'm just gonna go "Banana Vigilante" on his ass for the fun of it.

There is probably general language about excessive noise that you could rely on.

My primary residence is not in a neighborhood with a HOA, but I have two rental condos in a gated community that has a strict HOA. I like it for my rental properties because its another set of rules to enforce on my tenants to keep them in check. Any violation of a HOA rule is automatic grounds for lease termination. Plus I get about $500 a month above the average rent for the area because of the community is higher end and provides great amenities. Without the HOA you're not getting that kind of stuff.

There are obvious drawbacks - HOA dues for one, but its a trade off.

[93henfan]

Btw, I took my bin out this morning and the next two houses to the left of me had plastic bags out only.

Should I snitch?

[CAA Flagship]

Btw, I took my bin out this morning and the next two houses to the left of me had plastic bags out only.

Should I snitch?

No. Just covertly drop a lit cigarette on them.

[93henfan]

Btw, I took my bin out this morning and the next two houses to the left of me had plastic bags out only.

Should I snitch?

No. Just covertly drop a lit cigarette on them.

I was thinking about ripping them open and scattering them in the street like a crow.

Btw, I think I got ratted out by the neighbor across the street. I had a Ram 1500 with a long bed as my loaner while my Jeep was in the shop. I backed into their bin and knocked it over last week. It was empty, so I didn't get out and pick it up. Apparently somebody got their panties in a wad.

[CAA Flagship]

No. Just covertly drop a lit cigarette on them.

I was thinking about ripping them open and scattering them in the street like a crow.

Btw, I think I got ratted out by the neighbor across the street. I had a Ram 1500 with a long bed as my loaner while my Jeep was in the shop. I backed into their bin and knocked it over last week. It was empty, so I didn't get out and pick it up. Apparently somebody got their panties in a wad.

I would put your trash bags in their bin. That, and give them a pressed ham the next time you see them out from your window.

[grizzaholic]

Btw, I took my bin out this morning and the next two houses to the left of me had plastic bags out only.

Should I snitch?

[grizzaholic]

No. Just covertly drop a lit cigarette on them.

I was thinking about ripping them open and scattering them in the street like a crow.

Btw, I think I got ratted out by the neighbor across the street. I had a Ram 1500 with a long bed as my loaner while my Jeep was in the shop. I backed into their bin and knocked it over last week. It was empty, so I didn't get out and pick it up. Apparently somebody got their panties in a wad.

Dick. Are your legs broken?


Side Note: When you returned the pick up, did you ask for a refund?

[93henfan]

I was thinking about ripping them open and scattering them in the street like a crow.

Btw, I think I got ratted out by the neighbor across the street. I had a Ram 1500 with a long bed as my loaner while my Jeep was in the shop. I backed into their bin and knocked it over last week. It was empty, so I didn't get out and pick it up. Apparently somebody got their panties in a wad.

Dick. Are your legs broken?


Side Note: When you returned the pick up, did you ask for a refund?

What about "loaner" don't you understand? It was free. I did stiff 'em on gas maybe a little.