Once you buy a home that's part of an HOA, you automatically become a member of the HOA. HOA rules are legally binding, and you must adhere to all rules and regulations in the governing document. Yes, there are bylaws that you may not like, but there are no HOA loopholes.
Many HOAs maintain a website where governing documents are posted. To find HOA rules and regulations online: Navigate to the HOA's official website. Look for sections labeled “Documents,” “Governing Documents,” or “Rules and Regulations.”
HOA Rules and Regulations are a community document that outlines the rules homeowners must follow to participate in the association. They're created to cultivate your community's aesthetic, preserve the value of the property and lay out behavioral guidelines for neighbors.
Under the law, all homeowners are qualified to join a HOA, but they are not required or mandated to be members.
No, there is not a way to ``leave the HOA'' without moving. The HOA covenants are tied to the property permanently.
The local law supersedes the rules and regulations of the HOA, meaning that HOAs must ensure they are operating under the law.
The best way to strategize on short-term rental restrictions is to speak to a board member. At the same time, you can consult the CC&Rs' (Covenants, conditions, and restrictions) advice. Knowing the potential risks of getting around HOA's restrictions is important. And we highly recommend doing it the legal way.
Homeowners' associations in Washington are governed by the WUCIOA. This act applies to all common interest communities, including planned developments and iniums.
What are unenforceable HOA rules? Keep you out of court. Hush up litigation. Discriminate indiscriminately. Enter your home without cause or notice. String you out on the (clothes)line. Fine you for fun. Change rules on the fly. Demand you take down your dish.