{"id":6462,"date":"2022-08-07T18:31:14","date_gmt":"2022-08-07T22:31:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dankrell.com\/blog\/?p=6462"},"modified":"2022-08-07T18:31:17","modified_gmt":"2022-08-07T22:31:17","slug":"living-with-your-hoa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dankrell.com\/blog\/2022\/08\/07\/living-with-your-hoa\/","title":{"rendered":"Living with your HOA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you\u2019re buying a new home or a resale within a planned development (or already own is such a community), it\u2019s very likely there is a home owners association, also known as HOA. The HOA has rules and covenants to live by, so to speak.\u00a0 So, you\u2019re not only living with your community, but living with your HOA as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Most residents and owners living\nunder the umbrella of their HOA are interested staying within the lines of the\nrules and covenants. However, it\u2019s difficult sometimes to be aware of all the rules\nas they sometimes change.  Getting an\ninfraction notice isn\u2019t the end of the world, as it\u2019s just the HOA\u2019s way of\nreminding you of the rules.  Most\ninfractions are resolved without a fuss. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s not unreasonable for you to want\nto live quietly in your own home.  Nonetheless,\nwhen you move into a community that has a HOA, you agreed to be living with your\nHOA rules and covenants.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There may be occasions where the\nhome owner feels that the HOA\u2019s notice is a nuisance.  Sometimes home owners feel the HOA is unfair,\nthey may feel singled out, and their voice is unheard.  It\u2019s not uncommon that a home owner may feel\nas if the HOA is engaging in selective rule enforcement.  You may not agree with the HOA action or\ndecisions, however seeking a resolution is mutually desirable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Responsible community management is\nnot a one-sided affair. It\u2019s also the responsibility of the home owner to maintain\nthe rules and covenants.  However, when\nthere is a dispute, what can you do?  Fortunately\nin my area, there are neutral resources to assist in mediating disputes between\ncommunity management companies, boards of directors and home owners.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Montgomery County Commission on Common Ownership Communities (housed within the Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection) was established in 1991 and is committed to providing owners, tenants, residents, boards of directors, and community management companies with information, assistance, and impartial dispute resolution programs.  Statewide, the Consumer Protection Division of the Maryland Attorney General can receive complaints under the Maryland Condominium Act, as well as the Maryland Homeowners Association Act for resolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By Dan Krell
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Disclaimer<\/a>.\n This article is not intended to provide nor should it be relied upon \nfor legal and financial advice. Readers should not rely solely on the \ninformation contained herein, as it does not purport to be comprehensive\n or render specific advice. Readers should consult with an attorney \nregarding local real estate laws and customs as they vary by state and \njurisdiction. Using this article without permission is a violation of \ncopyright laws.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re buying a new home or a resale within a planned development (or already own is such a community), it\u2019s very likely there is a home owners association, also known as HOA. The HOA has rules and covenants to live by, so to speak.\u00a0 So, you\u2019re not only living with your community, but living … <\/p>\n

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