9 common HOA rules violations to avoid Here are some of the most common areas regulated by HOA rules. Violating them might be easy to do, even unknowingly, so make sure you understand the ins and outs of your HOA’s bylaws. 1. Landscaping ...
While there may be rules about what landscaping you can have or what color your mailbox is, you can usually put up Christmas lights without having to fill out two or three forms. Single-Family Home HOAs While HOAs used to be just for condos and townhomes, they’re becoming more and ...
About Homeowner's Associations An HOA is an entity that governs activities in a residential area. Most HOAs require residents to pay dues for services they provide, such as landscaping of the subdivision's streets. Depending on the services provided, HOAs may charge each household several hundred ...
Like “You mustcarryyour cocker spaniel through the lobby” ridiculous. (Come on!) Even when you feel as though some unenforceable HOA rules have turned into an implacable steel trap determined to ruin your life at every turn, find comfort in this: Homeowners associations are bound by the rul...
● Restrictions on signage, landscaping, and holiday decorations ● Limits on pet quantity and size ● Noise complaint policies ● Restrictions on short-term rentals ● Home occupancy limits Amenities While all HOAs have some hand in rules and regulations, not all provide amenities. Those who do...
UnderSenate Bill 191(2023), community associations must adopt required rules regarding water efficient landscaping beforeJune 30, 2023. The requirement for associations to adopt rules supporting water-efficient landscaping, including allowance for low water use on lawns during drought conditions, was made...
Ultimately, HOAs enforce rules concerning properties. Examples of issues falling under the HOA’s jurisdiction include[3]: Landscaping. Architectural and design controls. Home maintenance standards. Policies on noise complaints. Disputes between homeowners. ...
One of the best things—if notthebest thing—about belonging to an HOA is that its rules and restrictions can contribute greatly to the community’s curb appeal. HOA regulations often deal with things such as the following. Lawn maintenance and landscaping:An HOA may tell you what you ...
landscaping, parking, and if you’ve ever operated a radio, antennas. While the FCC (at least as far as the US is concerned) does say that HOAs aren’t permitted to restrict the use of antennas, if you don’t want to get on anyone’s bad sideyou’ll want to put up an antenna ...
The HOA’s board is usually responsible for the organization’s finances and it oversees the collection and management of funds. Along with setting dues and assessments, the board can slap fines on homeowners who break the rules or damage the common areas. HOAs can also place alienon a prope...