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.
Homeowners often ask whether local laws supersede the rules and regulations set forth by their homeowner association (HOA). The short answer is yes, local laws do supersede HOA rules.
The local law supersedes the rules and regulations of the HOA, meaning that HOAs must ensure they are operating under the law.
No, there is not a way to ``leave the HOA'' without moving. The HOA covenants are tied to the property permanently.
Unlike some states that have specific governmental agencies dedicated to regulating HOAs, Indiana does not have a single state agency that directly oversees these associations. Instead, the regulation of HOAs in Indiana is primarily governed by state statutes, the association's governing documents, and the courts.
Fines. Homeowner's associations in Indiana have the authority to penalize property owners for violations and unpaid dues.
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.
While you can propose rule changes through proper channels, there's no legal way to simply ignore or “get around” the HOA's covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs) that you agreed to when purchasing in the community.
In 2024, the California legislature passed an amendment that allowed online elections to be held within HOAs. It recognized that this could open the door to digital vote manipulation within the HOA's management, though, so the state mandated that each HOA election needed to have an independent inspector of elections.