HOA Rules (Charlotte, Huntersville: condo, lawyers, house)
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We are looking into moving to Charlotte and I wanted to hear from some of you who currently live in developments what some of the common HOA rules are - i.e. fencing restrictions, dogs allowed in backyard?, able to plant trees on property? (front and/or back), etc.... Thanks!
We are looking into moving to Charlotte and I wanted to hear from some of you who currently live in developments what some of the common HOA rules are - i.e. fencing restrictions, dogs allowed in backyard?, able to plant trees on property? (front and/or back), etc.... Thanks!
Some of the things off the top of my head for us in Huntersville (Rosedale):
All changes for any improvements to lots or homes must be submitted to and approved by architectural committee.
Fences need 1 inch of space for every 6 inches of wood, nothing taller than 6 feet allowed. No chain link fences allowed.
No more than 3 outside pets (dogs) per house, no livestock allowed.
Front yard plantings are supposed to be approved but I don't think there's too many people submitting plans for new plantings.
No statues or organizational flags allowed.
Satellite dishes need to be approved and must not be visible from the street unless approved.
Trash cans must not be visible from the street and must be removed within 24 hours of pickup.
Holiday decorations must be removed within two weeks of the holidays passing.
No above ground pools other than temporary kiddie pools, inground pools need aproval.
No overnight parking on the street (not enforced).
No commercial vehicles to be parked in driveways(not enforced)
No parking of boats or rv's in driveway. You may park them in the backyard but they may not be visible from the street.
In reality there's nobody policing us and looking for infractions, yet. I'm sure there'll be some neighbors eventually that will think it's their job but as long as you keep your yard neat and clean and get everything approved nobody will bother you.
I was wondering how strict HOAs were as well. I was looking online at the rules for Cambridge Grove in Huntersville (http://www.cambridgegrove.com/PDF%20Documents/CGHOA%20Declaration.pdf (broken link)) top of page 18 and one of them was that you couldn't repair your automobile in your driveway or garage. Thats definitly not the place for me.
Also are there any HOA horror stories and places new buyers should avoid.
Last edited by flexysteve; 01-25-2007 at 12:19 PM..
Living in a subd. administered by an HOA is entering into a contract with a legal entity, a Corporation registered with the State. You relinquish many rights as a property owner in this arrangement. It's not a neighborhood assoc. or communtiy club by any means.
Enforcement of CC&R's (code, covenants, and restrictions) can be very subjective and very often reflects the personality of your elected board. Lawyers love em because of the amount of work they generate for them. Courts tend to honor that written contract where you signed so many rights away.
Tread carefully, do your due diligence to see if you think it's a good fit. The arrangement works great for some not so for others. Good luck.
Living in a subd. administered by an HOA is entering into a contract with a legal entity, a Corporation registered with the State. You relinquish many rights as a property owner in this arrangement. It's not a neighborhood assoc. or communtiy club by any means.
Enforcement of CC&R's (code, covenants, and restrictions) can be very subjective and very often reflects the personality of your elected board. Lawyers love em because of the amount of work they generate for them. Courts tend to honor that written contract where you signed so many rights away.
Tread carefully, do your due diligence to see if you think it's a good fit. The arrangement works great for some not so for others. Good luck.
HOA'S seem to be very common in Union Cty, NC. It is the first I ever heard. In NY these only really exist with condo's and co-ops.
I was looking in Bridle that did not have amenities and they still had an HOA with fees of $40 a mth. Seems like you cant get away with it.
FYI-Per FCC rules, as long as a satellite dish is under, I think, 36 inches diameter, not installed in an unsafe area, and not on a historical building, a HOA can not deny it. You could put it on your front door, and they could not do a thing.
HOA'S seem to be very common in Union Cty, NC. It is the first I ever heard. In NY these only really exist with condo's and co-ops.
I was looking in Bridle that did not have amenities and they still had an HOA with fees of $40 a mth. Seems like you cant get away with it.
There ARE subdivisions without HOAs. We live in one.
There ARE subdivisions without HOAs. We live in one.
However, for the record, $40 sounds minimal.
SL
where, do you mind me asking. Also $40 is minimal, but for what is this paying AND do they have the authority to tell you what an what not you can do to your house and on your property?
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