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

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

Should see the one about a HOA in N. Cal that is on the water... The HOA deemed the town houses and not the regular houses are responsible for the erosion up keep to the private water way to the division. Project budget is 5mil and the HOA demanded 170k from the town house owners and nothing from the regular houses. If the houses were included it would be 3k.


Shady.

Why don't they move the road?

Because it is more fun and satisfying to the pissants that run HOAs to threaten people with the loss of their homes.

HOAs are very popular in north Texas (probably most of Texas), as those legalized extortion rackets allow individuals who are otherwise small in mind and body to feel powerful, and like the OP said, there is no way in hell that I too would ever live in an HOA controlled housing area.

A cold day? Hell would have to freeze solid before I would ...

And even then I wouldn't :(

Could not agree more. My previous experience is either they [HOA] do nothing but take your money every month, or over zealous Karen plays Hilter with the subjects. We currently have a small piece of property - NO HOA's in sight. Gonna keep it that way....

I’m not a fan of HOA‘s, but being a homebuilder, I have to ask how did they get it to close to the road? Usually documents are recorded and on the overall plat determining setbacks.

^^^yes, the home build pre-dated their new law

^^^ And therefore is grandfathered in under previous rules/codes . But it's never that easy when the HOA is power drunk .

hoa's are favorites of horrible people because membership is mandatory. it's the only way horrible people get to be part of a club. the worst to have in an HOA is a retired former mid manager type. my goodness are those people misinformed on the subject of their intelligence.

I've only seen one good HOA and it was very limited in power and scope to keep a shared road graded with a bit of overflow to allow for the road to finally be paved and turned over to the county for future maintenance, at which point it would be disbanded. 8 houses, $75/mo for 20 years....

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.

This story reeks of BS. A home that was built to within then allowed setbacks, would not retroactively be required to adhere to new HOA rules. HOA's can be a pain but this particular story rings false and likely falls into the category of click bait.

^^^ yep & yep ;)

Click bait story.

If the road and structure predate the HOA covenants there is not **** the HOA can do.

They can bluster all they want but any court will tell them to go pound sand.

I'm the case of the OP, I would not be surprised to see several homes burned to the ground if my home was bulldozed due to this BS.

I'm getting to the point that I withhold comment. Everything seems just plain silly anymore. People need to find something real to do. Those employed by the news media need a reset.

However, I still see the National Enquirer at the checkout. The common denominator of intelligence continues to fall. It's no wonder Walmart is king.

So I agree with this 100%.

Our first owned house was in an HOA. We lasted 3 years, and it was on the market for one of them.
Been in the second for 17…

Never. Again.

I’m with MIB on this one. National Enquirer seems to have higher standards than most other media.

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

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?

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I feel like there's some misleading info here.

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.

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

The source loves drama.

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

Here’s your flag:
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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.

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.

love it :)

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

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.

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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....

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

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From the internets…

F no would I live in an HOA.