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I will never understand why anybody would willing sign a document
binding themselves and (potentially) their heirs to an "association"
which promises all of the restrictions of (yet another layer of)
government, but with none of the expected protections. The typical
level of intrusion into one's personal life and behavior is, IMHO,
absolutely unacceptable!

Do you really want to live your life according to a code of behavior
that a bunch of busybodies will coercively force on you?
......especially, when *you* didn't sign the document to begin with?

Buy your own nonrestricted homestead, then you can store and work on
your property as *you* see fit. Invite the GF over to *your*
place.....

PS
You will discover many other benefits and freedoms, as well. You'll be
able to leave the toilet seat up, too, if you want to .....


Homeowners Associations are a popular developers/local government scam
in Kalifornia and other areas. Basically, the building density can be
much higher (more units per acre) and the HOA is responsible for road
and drainage maintenance, code enforcement, etc, instead of the town
or city. It is a very convenient way for the town/city to absolve
themselves for responsibility to maintain the roads, the sewer and
drain pipes, and do code enforcement. A very scummy arrangement that
is good for the developers and the towns/cities, but really bad for
the residents.

Your suggestion to buy somewhere that doesn't have an HOA sounds
really good, except that most people don't have the money to buy the
kind of home they would REALLY like. In other words, not everyone is
rich, or lives in an area that the housing cost are reasonable
compared to wages. For us working folks, HOAs can be a necessary evil,
if we want to buy SOME kind of home.

It must be nice to have lots of $$.
It is unfortunate that for many, it really warps their comprehension
of the reality of life for for regular working folks.



We have a HOA in our development. The Association officers are responsible
for contracting out the care and upkeep of the main entrance to the
development (landscaping and sidewalk snow removal) as well as enforcing
Association bylaws. They also review and approve fence and shed
installations. Annual cost to each homeowner is $80.

Folks purchasing houses in the developement are told up front of the
Association and are given a copy of the bylaws.

I don't mind it. It helps ensure we don't get junk cars and trailers parked
in driveways and eventually adds to the worth of my house.

BTW: I can work on or store my boat on the trailer in my driveway for 2
full weeks/year, which is reasonable.