Homeowner associations are run by cats

chewie · #21 06/30/10, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by hippygirl

Precisely why I would never live in such a neighborhood. Don't much care for being told what I can/cannot do on or with my land.

I've been told that there are some HOAs that dictate what colors you can paint your house, what you can plant in your yard, the outer appearance of window treatments, what cannot be on your porch, and a lot of other things.

Why anyone would choose to live in such a place is beyond me, but to each his/her own.

i'm with you sister!

**ladycat** · #22 06/30/10, 10:47 PM

Homeowner associations are run by cats - Homesteading Questions

**ladycat** · #23 06/30/10, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by PhilJohnson

I beg to differ, Raccoons are evil. They have the audacity to eat my cats food and then growl at me with the look of "what you gonna do about it" on their face. A cat would never be so brazen so I would argue that HOA's are ran by Racoons.

texican · #24 06/30/10, 11:12 PM

If a mule kicked me in the head, after I'd gotten a frontal lobotomy, and I found myself in a HOA or subdivision, If my home was foreclosed, after I had my treasure out, it'd would spontaneously combust... probably along with every other home in the area.`

SirDude · #25 06/30/10, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by colourfaste

It is quite legal, but not, as some would have one believe, immediate. First there is a late notice sent, then in 30 to 60 days (depends on state law, in FL it's 30 days for condo associations and 45 for homeowners assoc.) an Intent to File Lien is sent to the owner; then again 30 to 60 days from the ITL, the lien is filed with the court (with notice of the lien sent to the owner by the court); finally after ANOTHER 30 to 60 days, if the owner hasn't cleared up the issue at this point, the HOA files a motion to foreclose on the lien which takes another 60 to 360 days.

So while the OP's story makes for great sensationalised reading, there is MUCH missing.

I agree, there is a lot of unfair stuff that happens to the men and women serving this country, but a lot of these stories don't have all the facts. I doubt that this person missed just two payments and then it sold.

First of all, no Government office moves that quickly. By this article, it's like the people were 60 days late and then the house was sold on the 61st day. Yes, even if the HOA and the Govn't did everything by the book, someone, more then likely the wife in this case, didn't think all those legal notices were that important, etc.

But over all, I do feel in times of war, the Government should be able to have a list of all their Nat'l Guard's personal and other serving men and women and put a freeze on any foreclosure, legal action, etc until that person is back home. I know that's bad for business, but they need some kind of protection while they're overseas protecting us.

NickieL · #26 06/30/10, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Jan in CO

Even mobile home parks can have rules like this. My mom lives in one, and the couple across the street are fanatics at keeping their yard up. Now they have to remove the lattice around their porch, also kept up and looks nice, because the owner has decided he wants all the mobiles to look the same. DUH. They AREN'T the same, so no way will they look the same, and no one that has the lattice has let it get nasty looking. Of course, all they can do is make you move your mobile out if you don't comply. Jan in Co

My mobile home park has an HOA...ahve to keep the yard cut, no fences, no garages, decks have to be approved. No enclossing of porches. No drying clothes on lines outside, home has to be painted every so often, no fire pits, etc. Luckily they are not so crazy about some of the rules.

rambler · #27 06/30/10, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by texican

If a mule kicked me in the head, after I'd gotten a frontal lobotomy, and I found myself in a HOA or subdivision, If my home was foreclosed, after I had my treasure out, it'd would spontaneously combust... probably along with every other home in the area.`

Ya know Texican, the more of your messages I read, the more I like you. Qish I could write more like you.

--->Paul

JuliaAnn · #28 06/30/10, 11:52 PM

In the neighborhood where my parents live, a rather large subdivision, there is a family named Patel that do a booming business--they run the HOA, and they buy up the HOA foreclosed houses, literally with cash at the courthouse. Some are flipped, most are rented.

ETA I've always thought that if for some strange reason the IRS was to try to seize my home, they would only sieze a pile of ashes. I love my little home, and I could never bear to see it sold by any government agency.

Joshie · #29 07/01/10, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by JuliaAnn

In the neighborhood where my parents live, a rather large subdivision, there is a family named Patel that do a booming business--they run the HOA, and they buy up the HOA foreclosed houses, literally with cash at the courthouse. Some are flipped, most are rented.

ETA I've always thought that if for some strange reason the IRS was to try to seize my home, they would only sieze a pile of ashes. I love my little home, and I could never bear to see it sold by any government agency.

So, why don't the residents vote those people out?

Lyra · #30 07/01/10, 05:42 AM

Some communities have become so tight on their ordinances that they are worse than an HOA or subdivision. For instance, I can be fined for having a sign up longer than a week. That is why I always recommend to people buying property in PA to check with the township first.

ginnie5 · #31 07/01/10, 08:24 AM

one reason I would never live anywhere that has an HOA. Around here they even go so far as to not let you park a work truck in your driveway. If you have a company truck that has your company name on the side it canot be in the driveway. The place where dd takes art has parking on one side of the street only....no turning around in driveways and all kinds of little rules. It basically limits when you can have company!

AngieM2 · #32 07/01/10, 08:29 AM

I thought that there was a law that service persons, active, could not be foreclosed on. Regardless of the reasons, but when they came back there'd be issues to address.

I would not do well in an HOA type community.

Angie

Otter · #33 07/01/10, 08:49 AM

In PA, along with everywhere else, yes check the township, but also check the county and make sure there isn't also a borough or jurisdiction. BTDT
Everything I wanted to do was fine with the trailer park, county and township, but the borough (that I had not even been aware of) had as many restrictions as any HOA
-and was actively trying to close the trailer park and there was no low they wouldn't stoop to. The courts didn't move fast enough for them so they would tell Animal control that your dog was abused, hoping they'd come take him (and it would hurry you out) and do the same thing with CPS and your children.

HOAs are evil.
Though, I must say, I always thought it might be fun to start almost a reverse HOA
You may have no more then 10% of your property as useless lawn.
Businesses from the home are encouraged, and all small business owners receive 40% discount in dues.
Those who mow their grass with sheep get to put up an Eco-Friendly Yard sign.

Y'know, the kind of stuff that would keep all the "everyone's home must look the same, how dare you have a business, clothesline, life, roosters are too noisy but I will mow my yard at 6 am every Sunday' types OUT.

Stush · #34 07/01/10, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Otter

HOAs are evil.
Though, I must say, I always thought it might be fun to start almost a reverse HOA
You may have no more then 10% of your property as useless lawn.
Businesses from the home are encouraged, and all small business owners receive 40% discount in dues.
Those who mow their grass with sheep get to put up an Eco-Friendly Yard sign.

Y'know, the kind of stuff that would keep all the "everyone's home must look the same, how dare you have a business, clothesline, life, roosters are too noisy but I will mow my yard at 6 am every Sunday' types OUT.

I like the way you think! What a great idea.

65284 · #35 07/01/10, 01:21 PM

Sounds to me like some ot those HOA officials are suffering from an acute lack of lead.

highlandview · #36 07/01/10, 01:25 PM

Something about HOA feels un-constitutional. What a shame for a man risking his life for his country to have his family attacked by the very citizens he is fighting for...

michiganfarmer · #37 07/01/10, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Otter

HOAs are evil.
Though, I must say, I always thought it might be fun to start almost a reverse HOA
You may have no more then 10% of your property as useless lawn.
Businesses from the home are encouraged, and all small business owners receive 40% discount in dues.
Those who mow their grass with sheep get to put up an Eco-Friendly Yard sign.

Y'know, the kind of stuff that would keep all the "everyone's home must look the same, how dare you have a business, clothesline, life, roosters are too noisy but I will mow my yard at 6 am every Sunday' types OUT.

Oggie · #38 07/01/10, 03:08 PM

The soldier and his wife obviously messed up somewhere by not paying the homeowners' association.

But, they only owed $500.

The association then turned it over to their attorney who tacked on a $3,000 bill.

Then, someone bought the house and sold it for more than a $100,000 profit.

Luckily, this family has some recourse. They're going to court early next year to try to get the house back because it should have been protected by his overseas service.

It should be a slam-dunk decision.

But, the only ones that will probably win are the lawyers.

Heritagefarm · #39 07/01/10, 04:00 PM

Pretty evil. The HOA could have just politely asked for the remaining money.

Kmac15 · #40 07/01/10, 06:14 PM

I would like to know the other side of the story. Why would you ignore a bill for your fees? Why would you ignore the warnings from the lawyers? What did she think would happen?