I live in a HOA neighborhood most residents are Karen's, Should I consider selling my house?

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I always loved nice neighborhood since I was a child because mostly my life time I live in apartments until my parents bought a mobile home.

When I started working and saving up enough money until I had a nice good credit score and enough money saved up to buy a house not just any house. I wanted a home in a good neighborhood. I wasn't discouraged until I realized that HOA nice neighborhood we're resided by Karen's. Yes HOA homes are own by Karen's.

I want my peace I can't even have a cook out because I get a Karen complaint about the music. I even have a Jehovah's witness Karen telling me she got offend over my Virgin Marie statue yes I'm Catholic. If I left my holiday decorations for a month because I have gotten busy with work. There was always a Karen who came up to me to nocked on my door to complain about my decorations when I clearly told the Karen's that I was busy and would get to it end up the next day receiving letters from the HOA to get my decorations down. People have long hour worked schedules.

I move into this subdivision two years ago but because of the Karen's I want to sale my home. It doesn't even feel like a home when you have Karen's harassing you.

RavVid · Accepted Answer

I'd go through the legislation around HOAs and the by laws very carefully. I know the equiv in my country very well. Better than our HOA equiv board.

My HOA equiv wanted to do something quite absurd and I've pointed out they cannot since their plan is patently against the legislation. If they nonetheless persist I will take them to court and I will win.

About 2% of the population have social illnesses. They ought to live a mile away from anybody else by rights. My experience is that that 2% all want to be on the board so they can regulate others.

Court orders for staking/harassment sorts them out so check out your local legislation in respect to that.

You shouldn't let them just knock you up either. Require them to make an appointment at the least. If they are acting in an official role require them to act that way.

You might find some grievance process so use it it just to piss them off.

exitseven · Accepted Answer

I would never live in a neighborhood like that. I would sell while you can still get top dollar for your house and move to another neighborhood that respects your right to bean individual.

OneViewpoint · Answer

I would NEVER buy a home in an HOA where I'd have no control over my own property. It may be a shit show from day 1. Or it could be fine for 3 years until some Karen or old retired douchebag with nothing to do in life decides they're gonna fill their days by making everyone else miserable. In either case it's probably the first time these imbeciles have had any power in their miserable lives.

Another HOA land mine is a community that is 30 years old and the HOA has been mismanaging maintenance and HOA fees by kicking the can down the road. You move in and suddenly get hit with a $50,000 "special assessment". Why would I let some geriatric dementia patient put me in that situation?

HOA's are a Southern state thing that shifted all the planning and maintenance burden off government and onto the shoulders of individuals who are incompetent to manage the activity. It's a disaster.

Anonymous · Answer

I have bad news for you, HOA's publish those rules for a reason. Living there is like running a red light and then getting mad when the police stop you. You want to live there, follow the rules. You even admit your decor has been up too long indicating you are aware of the rules in place and that they aren't there just unprovoked for no reason.

My HOA is a pain in my side from time to time, but they also keep the neighborhood looking great, the park and pool in pristine condition, provide security, and actually attend to legit complaints, which is something I cherish because surrounding neighborhood without them look like absolute crap.

If you can't or won't follow the rules, then by all means, live somewhere else, otherwise, take the minor annoyances that are your fault anyway, in stride, and abide by the rules.

Anonymous · Answer

So you bought your house at the top of the market and now you're going to sell it at a substantial loss and never be able to recoup that equity (or be underwater on a mortgage), all because you are overly-judgemental about your neighbors? Who you never really have to interact with if you don't want to. (and I believe this is a fake story anyway) I never even see my neighbors. And where are you possibly going to move to that has "better" neighbors? All people are assholes these days. And how would you even afford it when prices are still high and not likely to go higher, so you'd be facing yet another loss when it comes time to sell again?

This is a very childish way to conduct your life.

RingOfFire · Answer

That's why I would never buy a home with a HOA. It's either your property or it's not your property. If it is your property then they can go f*** themselves because it's none of their business what you do there.

As far as your statue of the Virgin Mary, if the HOA is harassing you about it I would sue them. You have freedom of religion and it's none of their damn business.

Zack-Bann · Answer

There’s an easy fix
Fuck one of them

She will then become your biggest supporter and spread the word about your class and virility to all the other cronies

And if you’re up for some mischief.
Fuck another one

And then you’ll see them going to the mattresses over it 😂

Simslover92 · Answer

My ex boyfriend who works in real estate told me to stay away from HOA homes. Too many restrictions.

Anonymous · Answer

They are annoying but the neighborhood will look nice for a very long time. Have you seen some neighborhoods without one? Wow. A neighbor could make your property worth a lot less without maintaining their property. Ignore them, keep your house up and others will too. I went back to our old hoa house and after 40 years it still looks great there.

Ariesman81 · Answer

Yeah. Get out of you can. Too many old women who like to complain that no one listens. Move to the country if you want freedom of choice. HOAs are communist.

lightbulb27 · Answer

this is why I've always lived in a house when I can. I was once an annoying neighbor in an apt. I'm saving others from me annoying them.

douride2 · Answer

If your not happy with where you live I would move.

MikeTheBartender · Answer

I'd move. I bought my first house out of an HOA, the only appeal to HOAs for me would be shit like a pool or gym, but most of the gyms suck, the pools aren't private so not worth it.

red-lipstick-girl · Answer

I don't know what Karen means because I'm not American. I've been hearing this word all the time, but what does it mean?

Godihateyou · Answer

Yes. It's not worth it. I get fined for my neighbors trash cans with no recourse. NEVER BUY A HOUSE IN AM HOA

Anonymous · Answer

I think the neighborhood you live in is run by a dictator. I think you should move out of that neighborhood immediately.

AviatorTom · Answer

If you don't like where you live, then sell your home and move. Simple solution.

fivebyfour · Answer

Sorry what's HOA please? I'm from UK,,, We do have Karens here by the way,,,

Dargil · Answer

Do you have? a complete listing of the homeowner rules?

Anonymous · Answer

Maybe act like a grown up? It's not a college campus.

Anonymous · Answer

It sounds like you want to be convinced that moving is a good idea. It is, you should move

LiamJHayden · Answer

If you can flip the house for one of camparable value that is not under HOA Nazis, go for it.

Staximus · Answer

Never buy a house with an HOA unless you like idiots minding your business

RedInnocent69 · Answer

No, just put up the best Halloween display each year, but nothing at Christmas

DryGermanGuy · Answer

Stop using the idiot apostrophe.

Iron_Man · Answer

I’m on the board and I don’t get paid

shortster · Answer

HOAs are fascist communes.

blackeagle007 · Answer

Up to you. In my case, I’d just avoid them

beefcakebradybatson · Answer

YES, if you can afford to move..

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