Zee09
$200 Site Donor 2023
This isn't another HOA bash thread.
Probably as bad.
Seriously I belong to a supposed HOA.. (You tell me-please)
Small neighborhood of 12 houses from 2003 and two years ago that expanded to 25.
An HOA governing body was never setup, and I was never charged any HOA fees.
My guess is because I removed about 30 acres of mowing from the seller's equation.
All house completed and my lot is the only vacant one.
I own the front entrance and most other lots there run from 2-5 acres.
The issue at hand and yes, I will have to seek legal counsel I know. Just looking
for feedback basically.
There was an architectural committee listed to approve house plans. That never happened.
Once I bought the last lot of the original subdivision back in 2017, he (owner) got lost.
I tracked him down in 2020 at his business but he acted very suspicious and never called me back.
Some of the many rules were.
* You cannot build a house with 100% siding. You need to mix in brick-stone-stucco etc.
* 2600 sq. ft. minimum. In Maryland. Garages and basements excluded of course.
* Any work or business vehicles with names on them cannot be out in the open- garaged only.
* No boats or RVs on the premises
* No detached garages unless they are voted through the committee
* Plus, many more
My issue with my property. No livestock. I was told at settlement by the owner the reason for that
was that they did not want old bathtubs etc. as feeding and watering stations all over the property.
This year I was informed no HOA dues are being collected anymore and no HOA governing body was ever
assembled. All the rules with an asterisk have been broken to put it modestly. The second phase had 5000 sq. ft houses
and bigger blended in with 1700 sq ft ones which break the rules. Company trucks in about half the driveways.
Detached garages and small sheds all over the place. The broken rules go on.
One police officer across from me has 100% vinyl siding and a big Kubota tractor in his lane and a huge RV out back with
his boat. Plus, he lets most of his 6 acres grow without mowing.
My plans changed when my mom passed as I was going to build a house and have her move in with me
as she needed 24/7 care. Sadly, she didn't last long enough to see it
Long story short. I am considering selling it and, in this area, if I could sell it to horse people
the sale would happen in days and the price would be far more. Two nieces of mine sold
their houses in this area in 1 day this year. Both had multiple offers.
Not trying to pull a fast one and I need to sweat the details but in my mind no HOA exist.
My original realtor told me when that house was built with 100% siding the rules were out the door.
Should I pursue the horse farm option? Thanks!
Probably as bad.
Seriously I belong to a supposed HOA.. (You tell me-please)
Small neighborhood of 12 houses from 2003 and two years ago that expanded to 25.
An HOA governing body was never setup, and I was never charged any HOA fees.
My guess is because I removed about 30 acres of mowing from the seller's equation.
All house completed and my lot is the only vacant one.
I own the front entrance and most other lots there run from 2-5 acres.
The issue at hand and yes, I will have to seek legal counsel I know. Just looking
for feedback basically.
There was an architectural committee listed to approve house plans. That never happened.
Once I bought the last lot of the original subdivision back in 2017, he (owner) got lost.
I tracked him down in 2020 at his business but he acted very suspicious and never called me back.
Some of the many rules were.
* You cannot build a house with 100% siding. You need to mix in brick-stone-stucco etc.
* 2600 sq. ft. minimum. In Maryland. Garages and basements excluded of course.
* Any work or business vehicles with names on them cannot be out in the open- garaged only.
* No boats or RVs on the premises
* No detached garages unless they are voted through the committee
* Plus, many more
My issue with my property. No livestock. I was told at settlement by the owner the reason for that
was that they did not want old bathtubs etc. as feeding and watering stations all over the property.
This year I was informed no HOA dues are being collected anymore and no HOA governing body was ever
assembled. All the rules with an asterisk have been broken to put it modestly. The second phase had 5000 sq. ft houses
and bigger blended in with 1700 sq ft ones which break the rules. Company trucks in about half the driveways.
Detached garages and small sheds all over the place. The broken rules go on.
One police officer across from me has 100% vinyl siding and a big Kubota tractor in his lane and a huge RV out back with
his boat. Plus, he lets most of his 6 acres grow without mowing.
My plans changed when my mom passed as I was going to build a house and have her move in with me
as she needed 24/7 care. Sadly, she didn't last long enough to see it
Long story short. I am considering selling it and, in this area, if I could sell it to horse people
the sale would happen in days and the price would be far more. Two nieces of mine sold
their houses in this area in 1 day this year. Both had multiple offers.
Not trying to pull a fast one and I need to sweat the details but in my mind no HOA exist.
My original realtor told me when that house was built with 100% siding the rules were out the door.
Should I pursue the horse farm option? Thanks!