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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]brush
(53,759 posts)40. What's wrong with not wanting the value of your house to go down?
In most cases it's what's going to fund your retirement when you sell it and downsize.
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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