[SouthernSarah]

Originally Posted by gregoo

I just moved two months ago to a gated hoa community and I love it so far. It's a first for me to even know of a hoa. So far it's good. But than it's only been two months.

Grow a single 5 inch tall weed next to your porch, then get back to us.

[Vegas Joe]

Originally Posted by olecapt

RJ has a story on a poll on the satisfaction of people living in HOAs.

Basically says something over 75% is reasonably happy with the HOA. Perhaps better stated as not unhappy.

Poll commissioned by RMI who is clearly pro HOA. But it also coincides with my experience.

Survey shows general satisfaction with HOAs - Business - ReviewJournal.com

I am happy with mine. They don't bother people over little stuff and they keep up the pools and tennis courts. They also help keep trashy owners and renters out of here.

[Vegas Joe]

Originally Posted by SouthernSarah

Grow a single 5 inch tall weed next to your porch, then get back to us.

As long as the weed is medical marijuana, you should be OK

[MadManofBethesda]

Originally Posted by SouthernSarah

Grow a single 5 inch tall weed next to your porch, then get back to us.

Just move to a community where the HOA itself, not the homeowner, is responsible for mowing the grass, pulling weeds, and taking care of the landscaping. Problem solved; or more accurately, problem avoided.

[TPC2]

Originally Posted by Vegas Joe

I am happy with mine. They don't bother people over little stuff and they keep up the pools and tennis courts. They also help keep trashy owners and renters out of here.

Not all renters are "trashy" - some of us have moved a significant distance and decided to rent in the neighborhood first to see if it really is where we want to buy, rather than buy then find we're stuck in a neighborhood that doesn't suit us. How do you know who is a potential home owner and who isn't?

[jodipper]

Originally Posted by las vegas drunk

Give it time. After they try to control your life your mind will change.

They don't control your life. They control your behavior in how it affects others.

[kimba01]

Originally Posted by TPC2

Not all renters are "trashy" - some of us have moved a significant distance and decided to rent in the neighborhood first to see if it really is where we want to buy, rather than buy then find we're stuck in a neighborhood that doesn't suit us. How do you know who is a potential home owner and who isn't?

You don't and it doesn't really matter as long as you are not one of the "trashy" ones. (Poster did say trashy homeowners AND renters) And those exist all over. Difference is the HOA will not tolerate it for very long. That is a positive.

[justthe2ofus]

after living in a condo for almost a year, my HOA does absolutely nothing, despite legitimate complaints about my downstairs neighbors who:

routinely, meaning everyday, leaves their trash in little grocery bags outside their front door, bringing ants, flies, and the birds dragging trash all over the place

routinely park their car right in front of their garage, under the sign that reads, "don't park here per HOA law #xxyz"

we were told when we called to complain about the trash, that we must complain in writing, and after exhausting all verbal/written notices to the owner of the unit, maybe, just maybe something can be done.

we rent. they rent.

we're outta here in 30 days.

[SouthernSarah]

Originally Posted by justthe2ofus

routinely, meaning everyday, leaves their trash in little grocery bags outside their front door, bringing ants, flies, and the birds dragging trash all over the place
routinely park their car right in front of their garage, under the sign that reads, "don't park here per HOA law #xxyz"

I cannot deal with those kinds of neighbors. Renters or homeowners that believe the rules do not apply to them and they do whatever they want regardless of how it impacts others are a pain.

[Vegas Joe]

Originally Posted by TPC2

Not all renters are "trashy" - some of us have moved a significant distance and decided to rent in the neighborhood first to see if it really is where we want to buy, rather than buy then find we're stuck in a neighborhood that doesn't suit us. How do you know who is a potential home owner and who isn't?

I know not ALL of them are trashy and some owners ARE trashy but it has been my experience that more often it is renters that bring a neighborhood down than owners. What you end up with if you don't have a good HOA is hordes of investors come into a development and scoop up everything they can buy in hopes of selling for a profit later on. They fill the place with renters during the time they are holding the property and they usually don't give a hoot about who they rent to or what the people do. They just want somebody to cover the mortgage and insurance payments until they can sell the place. I don't have anything against renters but at least here the HOA holds owners responsible for them which tends to keep speculators at bay because they don't want to pay big fines for what their tenants do.