"Most associations work reasonably well most of the time, but there are tons of examples of really troubling rules," says Evan McKenzie, associate professor of political science at the University of Illinois at Chicago and author of the book "Privatopia: Homeowner Associations and the Rise of Residential Private Government."
Among other actions that have aroused controversy, associations have banned owners from renting out residences and have forbidden inflatable lawn ornaments at Christmastime.
HOAs and condo associations are bound by state laws. Florida, Nevada and Virginia have ombudsmen to hear complaints. In the rest of the states, the state government plays a minimal role, McKenzie says.
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This is basically an "on the one hand, on the other hand," article.
2 comments:
The "pro" side of HOAs is that the benefits are enjoyed by the
- developers
- municipalities
- property management companies
- specialized law firms
- the CAI
The "con" side of HOAs is that the costs are borne by the
- homeowners
Anonymous Homeowner is wrong.
The "pro" side of HOAs is that
- HOAs benefit developers
- HOAs benefit municipalities
- HOAs benefit property management companies
- HOAs benefit specialized law firms
- HOAs benefit the CAI
- the homeowners bear all the costs
There is no "con" side to HOAs.
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