really?
This FML is from back in 2015 but it's good stuff
United States
HOAs suck
Today, I got a notice from the housing association, if I don't water my lawn I will be charged a $150 fine. Yet if I do water my lawn the city with charge me a $150 fine because of the drought. FML
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CanisInfernus 12
Report the housing association to the city? They probably can't be telling people to do that right now.
desbuhbear 22
Pee on it.
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bronxiecat777 14
Catch 22
MitiMiki 16
California courts have ruled that HOA bylaws and CC&Rs CANNOT supersede local, state, and federal laws. I'm assuming you live in California when you talk about being in drought. What that means is that if your local municipality has put a ban on lawn watering, your HOA cannot compel you to break the law. Get a copy of your local ordinance and mail it back to them with a letter explaining why you cannot legally comply with their request. If they continue to harass you, demand a hearing. Good luck. HOAs are a PIA.
I_Bite 22
This is why I have fake grass.. always looks good and never needs upkeep :)
trey600rr 22
housing associations are ridiculous and have no real power screw them!
rreyes79 0
That's what you get for moving into a neighborhood with a housing association
JohnSmith01 10
Then dont move into a neighborhood with housing covenants. This one is on you.
rydersmomma16 21
They cannot do this is CA due to the drought its illegal for them to fine you check your state policy.
Jryan952015 7
Do nothing the fines will cancel each other out
ChristopherRicke 3
sounds like Racketeering.
jairolover 25
don't water, the law trumps them. Just dispute the fine from the housing association & take legal action in need be. You won't be able to dispute the fine from the government.