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I don't agree with the statement (made on this thread several times) that clotheslines are a sign of poverty. If that is the perception, then it is wildly inaccurate, and indicates the elitism inherent in HOAs, if this is something they are bothering themselves with.
I don't agree with the statement (made on this thread several times) that clotheslines are a sign of poverty. If that is the perception, then it is wildly inaccurate, and indicates the elitism inherent in HOAs, if this is something they are bothering themselves with.
Clotheslines are no more a sign of poverty than a satellite dish is a sign of a redneck.
This thread is a perfect example of why I will NEVER own a house anywhere near a HOA. While HOAs have the right to enact regulations, it is something I choose to NOT be a part of.
Clotheslines are no more a sign of poverty than a satellite dish is a sign of a redneck.
This thread is a perfect example of why I will NEVER own a house anywhere near a HOA. While HOAs have the right to enact regulations, it is something I choose to NOT be a part of.
Here in Arizona (and other western states), subdivisions developed in the last 15 years have deed restrictions - and where there are these deed restrictions, there are HOA's.
I would not choose to live in an area with an HOA. I won't allow others to tell me what can happen on my property. The local city and county already perform that function adequately for my needs.
With that said, I don't have a problem with HOAs. If people wish to band together for a perceived mutual benefit that is their right.
My brother lives in an HOA and loves it. They have yard and home maintenance standards, while also maintaining a neighborhood pool. I enjoy teasing him that when I visit I will park my 30 year old car in his front yard, and we can take bets on how long until he gets a complaint.
I would not choose to live in an area with an HOA. I won't allow others to tell me what can happen on my property. The local city and county already perform that function adequately for my needs.
With that said, I don't have a problem with HOAs. If people wish to band together for a perceived mutual benefit that is their right.
My brother lives in an HOA and loves it. They have yard and home maintenance standards, while also maintaining a neighborhood pool. I enjoy teasing him that when I visit I will park my 30 year old car in his front yard, and we can take bets on how long until he gets a complaint.
To each his own!
You're right - to each his own.
I have a brother & sister-in-law who are seriously looking at buying a townhome in sort of a modified HOA area. $85 per month "association fees", etc. Lawn care & snow removal provided. House painted every 5 years - to one of the approved colors...
If they love it, good for them. There's not an ice cube's chance in hell that I'd live there...
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