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In reply to the discussion: Why I think people leave Florida after five years -- not because of the hurricanes. A HOA story [View all]NutmegYankee
(16,199 posts)22. Thankfully New England has LOTs of homes without HOAs
I can live in a nice neighborhood with normal people and not have a gazillion rules and regs put on me. I can plant what I want, mow when convenient, and live my life free from some Nazi scumfucker criticizing some minor insignificant detail of my yard or house. And since the state of Connecticut has NO County government, being instead divided into 169 independent towns and cities with complete home rule, we also have minimal town ordinances in most places and the ability to tailor any that do exist to our specific needs. For instance, our blight ordinance really only covers abandoned properties - no one will fine you if you fail to mow the grass for a week.
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Why I think people leave Florida after five years -- not because of the hurricanes. A HOA story [View all]
Baitball Blogger
Mar 2021
OP
HOAs serve a purpose. They work best in association with an attorney/consultant org.
brush
Mar 2021
#1
I've lived in all kinds of situations. As long as I can sleep at night, I don't care.
shrike3
Mar 2021
#48
One recourse for you would be going to the town. I used to be a municipal reporter.
shrike3
Mar 2021
#52
It depends on the judge. When I served on the board the attorney told us that
Baitball Blogger
Mar 2021
#23
Which is a good reason why people prefer to move elsewhere -- out of state.
Baitball Blogger
Mar 2021
#45
If I didn't know better, I would say that HOA's are the rule in Florida
Baitball Blogger
Mar 2021
#24
I hope my testimonial of living in a HOA will provide necessary change to the system.
Baitball Blogger
Mar 2021
#29
Good for you. It's always good to see opportunities open up in these closed communities.
Baitball Blogger
Mar 2021
#37