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I was reading this thread and some have stated that Home Owners Associations can deny you a home due to your race. Is this true? :Q
Originally posted by: BoberFett
I'd be willing to bet that HOAs fall under the same equal housing laws as other home related organizations do. Lenders, real estate agents, landlords all have to abide by them. It's doubtful that HOAs are any different.
Originally posted by: herkulease
I read the thread, one I person suggested race. that person seems to allude to that possibility of race.
Anyhow as others have said it, its illegal. Sure when you buy the home you agree to the rules, but the rules still have to be legal.
But anyhow places that have HOA tend to be higher priced and that itself is one of many ways to keep minorities out.
My neighborhood has a HOA, its pretty lax thouh. There's no nut going around policing people.
Originally posted by: JeffreyLebowski
HOA are a crock of sh!t. So not only do you have to pay for your house, you have to pay for the privildge of living in that neighborhood. It's extortion plain and simple.
Originally posted by: Shame
Originally posted by: JeffreyLebowski
HOA are a crock of sh!t. So not only do you have to pay for your house, you have to pay for the privildge of living in that neighborhood. It's extortion plain and simple.
Are you the neighbor with the 3 cords of firewood or the one with the 1978 Camaro in your front yard?
Oh, and HOAs pay for mowing common areas, keeping people from putting stupid crap in their yard, painting their house a retarded color, provides insurance on common areas, street lights, organize neighborhood garage sales, and can reduce the number of rentals. Yup! HOAs are horrible.
There are reasons for HOAs. Many HOAs maintain all common green areas, they maintain your lawn and exterior of the house. They clean the neighborhood extensively, many have more security patrols than normal neighborhoods, etc.Originally posted by: JeffreyLebowski
HOA are a crock of sh!t. So not only do you have to pay for your house, you have to pay for the privildge of living in that neighborhood. It's extortion plain and simple.
Originally posted by: Shame
Originally posted by: JeffreyLebowski
HOA are a crock of sh!t. So not only do you have to pay for your house, you have to pay for the privildge of living in that neighborhood. It's extortion plain and simple.
Are you the neighbor with the 3 cords of firewood or the one with the 1978 Camaro in your front yard?
Oh, and HOAs pay for mowing common areas, keeping people from putting stupid crap in their yard, painting their house a retarded color, provides insurance on common areas, street lights, organize neighborhood garage sales, and can reduce the number of rentals. Yup! HOAs are horrible.
Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
Of course not, that would be racial prejudice.
However, we regret to inform you that your credit check came back with a few questionable charges, and I'm afraid we've found a more suitable applicant. Why don't you try CrackTown Real Estate, or No-Daddy Alley?
- M4H
used to pay for basic cable also (paid for your own cable boxes though). then the cable provider got bought out and that agreement quickly changed. but it was a good run while it lasted though. and in actuality, paying hoa fee's, it wasnt exactly free cable either. you can imagine the stink it raised in the neighborhood regardless 8 years ago when that occured.Originally posted by: Shame
Originally posted by: JeffreyLebowski
HOA are a crock of sh!t. So not only do you have to pay for your house, you have to pay for the privildge of living in that neighborhood. It's extortion plain and simple.
Oh, and HOAs pay for mowing common areas, keeping people from putting stupid crap in their yard, painting their house a retarded color, provides insurance on common areas, street lights, organize neighborhood garage sales, and can reduce the number of rentals. Yup! HOAs are horrible.
good luck with your neighbor who likes to leave his xmas lights up and on all year.Originally posted by: waggy
yes they do some good things. but some are also very bad.
I would NOT want to live in a HOA. just not my style of living.