In most cases, the HOA reserves the right to enforce penalties or compel the removal of unauthorized structures. Homeowners may face fines, legal action, or the obligation to dismantle the patio at their own expense. Such infractions can strain relations with the HOA and impact property resale value.
However, the absence of an HOA means that maintenance and upkeep of common areas are the sole responsibility of the homeowners. This can result in a less uniform appearance and potentially lower property values if neighboring properties are not well-maintained.
HOA's are so popular now because developers use them primarily to protect their investment. It prevents people from doing stuff to their property that would make it harder for the developer from selling his lots and building new homes.
No, an HOA cannot technically “force” you to sell your home for not following the HOA rules. However, in an extreme case it could put a lien on your home, and then choose to foreclose on the lien.
However, the absence of an HOA means that maintenance and upkeep of common areas are the sole responsibility of the homeowners. This can result in a less uniform appearance and potentially lower property values if neighboring properties are not well-maintained.
Without an HOA, the responsibility falls squarely on the shoulders of individual homeowners. If someone's breaking the rules, it's up to their neighbors to notice and then do something about it. That's right; your friendly (or not-so-friendly) neighbors actually have the legal standing to enforce deed restrictions.
Without an HOA, the responsibility falls squarely on the shoulders of individual homeowners. If someone's breaking the rules, it's up to their neighbors to notice and then do something about it.
Non-competition, non-dealing and non-solicitation restrictive covenants are only enforceable under English law if the employer can demonstrate that: it has a legitimate business interest that it is seeking to protect; and.
How do I challenge a restrictive covenant? Express release: It may be possible to negotiate the release or variation of a restrictive covenant. Indemnity insurance: It is possible to obtain indemnity insurance to protect against the risk of a person with the benefit of a restrictive covenant seeking to enforce it.
It is possible to apply to the Lands Chamber of the Upper Tribunal to have a restrictive covenant “discharged or modified”, as the statute puts it, in order to get the covenant removed or changed so that development can take place or the use of the land can be changed.