Yet another reason why it'll be a cold day in Hades before I live in an HOA

[Zeke]

...mib? Sorry, software won't capitalize.

[masraum]

Originally Posted by Por_sha911

https://news.yahoo.com/neighbor-outraged-hoa-decides-tear-103000166.html

1 I have to assume that a well placed/targeted lawyer could fix this pretty easily.

2 and what does a "county" and "zoning" have to do with an HOA rule?



I feel like there's some misleading info here.

The story came from Rogers County, Oklahoma. According to the original poster, their parents’ HOA passed a rule in 2019 requiring houses to be set back 35 feet from the road.

They then shared a picture of a beautiful brick home in their parents’ neighborhood, which, according to the poster, was deemed too close to the road. “These neighbors may have to tear down their house if they are not approved for a Variance Permit,” they said.

f so, the owners’ HOA would be destroying their most valuable asset — and possibly leaving them with a mortgage they had no way of paying off. Meanwhile, they’d be sending an incredible amount of debris to the local landfill, where construction waste already makes up an estimated 10% to 30% of trash globally.

In the photo shared on Reddit, a public notice was visible in the home’s front yard. “It is proposed to change the use of this property by Variance Permit to reduce front building line from 35 feet to 20 feet,” said the sign. It also invited residents to a public hearing about the issue.

In the comments, the original poster added more context. “According to my parents, they are actually trying to sell the house, but have to hold off until the variance is passed,” they said.

Commenters were horrified by the situation. “What the actual heck? Like, how, how is that even legal? Does your government simply allow this?” asked one Redditor.

But as another user pointed out, HOAs often have an unreasonable degree of power over homeowners. “It’s a contract between private citizens,” they said. “They can agree to anything they want.”

Even so, some readers were skeptical that the HOA could enforce its decision. “Unlikely that the HOA can tear down the house,” said one user. “Structures like homes are almost always allowed to stand, even if a new ordinance is passed. Get a lawyer.”

Another commenter thought it was likely the homeowners would get the needed variance. “This seems to me to be a purely procedural hearing. The only reason the HOA would vote against this is if they think it would open a precedent for future homes being built.”

[Alan A]

Originally Posted by Zeke

...mib? Sorry, software won't capitalize.

Men In Black.
The movie. (Thinking about it, it might be MIB2).
There’s a pertinent scene with Tommy Lee Jones and the National Enquirer.

[Alan A]

So you know the original post was 4 years old on Reddit…

[pavulon]

The source loves drama.

[herr_oberst]

Originally Posted by Alan A

So you know the original post was 4 years old on Reddit…

And it's still got enough juice to work that trigger! Job Done!

[Otter74]

Here’s your flag:

[David]

I’m an HOA trustee and I think I’m pretty sane and reasonable as are the other trustees. When houses are close together, I think keeping the odd junk yard in check is needed. The big trouble I see are people that go a few years not paying dues and then are dumbfounded and angry when they’re faced with a multi thousand dollar legal bill on top of a few hundred dollar hoa past due bill.

[Por_sha911]

Originally Posted by Chocaholic

When the HOA actually does what the story says they “may” do, then it’s time to discuss. This reads like a fear mongering bit of fake news. Variances are approved all the time in such matters.

Go look at the photo of the sign the HOA put in their front yard. The HOA jerks also made it impossible to sell the home until this is resolved.

[Por_sha911]

Originally Posted by otter74

here’s your flag:

love it

[Por_sha911]

Originally Posted by Alan A

So you know the original post was 4 years old on Reddit…

New or old, it is a tale of caution against putting yourself in a position to get tormented by an HOA Karen.

[Alan A]

Originally Posted by Por_sha911

Go look at the photo of the sign the HOA put in their front yard. The HOA jerks also made it impossible to sell the home until this is resolved.

That’s almost certainly not the HOA. They don’t make code.
But whatever…

[masraum]

Originally Posted by Alan A

That’s almost certainly not the HOA. They don’t make code.
But whatever…

Exactly why I posted that earlier. If an HOA makes up a new rule, I'd be VERY surprised if there would be a meeting in the COUNTY COURT HOUSE COMMISSIONERS meeting room to allow a "variance". That reads more like a county zoning issue which would have NOTHING to do with HOA. But I could be wrong.

[Chino]

My HOA experience in N CA lakeside community has been positive, dues / rules are reasonable and keep the area nice, includes private security, common areas are well maintained, most folks are original owners, which has factored in appreciation. I understand it's not for everyone.

[masraum]

Originally Posted by Chino

My HOA experience in N CA lakeside community has been positive, dues / rules are reasonable and keep the area nice, includes private security, common areas are well maintained, most folks are original owners, which has factored in appreciation. I understand it's not for everyone.

I think it greatly depends upon the officers of the HOA. If they are good and reasonable, then you're good. If they aren't....

[Por_sha911]

Its all fun and games until a few Karens end up running the show.

[unclebilly]

From the internets…

[HardDrive]

F no would I live in an HOA.