07-12-2008, 03:00 AM
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Originally posted by StillHope
Bob,I do agree with you that HOA changing their own regulation would be the logical way of solving the problem.
But I don't agree they are not doing it because most of the people in the association don't want the closelines.
I am NOT advocating to bring government to solve local private problems.God forbid!
But if you are talking about dictatorship- HOA should be put in Wikipedia for the "dictatorship".
I was renting a middle class condo in the nice area.I have friends in the downtown condo where some units run 2 millions(!)
Very often is just a group of people running the show.
They often have some influence in the necessary circles and care about other members up to a point.
Most of the rules are necessary and reasonable,but a lot of them-pure dictatorship!
Ticket for putting a garbage can 15(!) min. prior to established time? Remove the door which looks exactly like others,only made of wood instead of a yaky paint or a "wood color"?
My elderly friend in Florida has to marry her old time boyfriend because she couldn't take the harassment of condo security anymore,enforcing the rules established by HOA to sign in every time!
(Without a context this would seem like normal routine,but just take my word-my friend is a very polite person the way the HOA treated the permanent guests was far from being nice).
I would rather die renting then go live in some condo!
Disclaimer: I am the person who prefers to follow the rules for my own peace sake.
Great Post Stillhope!!!
At the last apartment I lived in over on Oahu... it was mandated that the color of my blinds for my windows matched the color of the house.
Thus, when they painted the place... I HAD TO PAY FOR NEW BLINDS that matched the outside of the place.... was quite pissed about that.[
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