They sure can. HOAs these days have turned into dictatorships; worse than on-base military housing, in some places! I always said I’d rather be homeless and live out of my sedan than EVER live in an HOA.
1989 I purchased 50 acres of woodland in northern Maine, in an unorganized township. There were 110 such lots in this non-development, with about 20 miles of gravel road to maintain. The lots were advertised and sold as recreational land with seasonal roads, and you belonged to the Landowner’s Association if you bought one. Being a sap, I allowed myself to be elected president for the first four years. I could write a book about it, but not here. EVERY LOT OWNER was given the simple rules of the Charter, much of it based on Maine property laws. There was, and are always several members of ANY such association who feel that the by-laws don’t apply to them, not paying dues, building too close to the road, maintaining a dump; the list goes on. If I knew beforehand about the realities of owning in an association, I never would have bought it.
If you’re not fond of the rules in the HOA where you live, run for the HOA Board and try to change them. You may find out that a lot of your nabors actually like the rules, which is why they’ve chosen to live there. Or maybe not, in which case you get to be a hero.
I was our HOA president for a few years. And yes, an anti-clothes-line rule is written into our by-laws (from 30 years ago). Not that we’ve ever had to enforce that one.
BE THIS GUY 10 months ago
Is there HOA rule about throwing a brick through your neighbor’s window?
braindead Premium Member 10 months ago
The Republican concept of debate.
A violent attempt to overthrow the government of the United States is just a form of political discourse.
snsurone76 10 months ago
Before this is over, the whole housing development will end up looking like the Gaza Strip!!
KennethPrice2 10 months ago
EBay used spiders and cockroaches to intimidate enemies. Cursed reporters.
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member 10 months ago
This situation calls for Bugs Bunny: “Of course, you know this means war!”
gammaguy 10 months ago
Here’s a solution: Put up the clothesline and dry your clothes in your neighbor’s yard. Then they will be hit with the fine.
cracker65 10 months ago
Huh, this could be happening today.
TwilightFaze 10 months ago
They sure can. HOAs these days have turned into dictatorships; worse than on-base military housing, in some places! I always said I’d rather be homeless and live out of my sedan than EVER live in an HOA.
Benign Bodger 10 months ago
No rules except that the brick must be on the HOA’s list of approved colors.
Redd Panda 10 months ago
Can’t fly the flag on Flag Day. No cars in driveway after dark.
Have to use weedkiller on the lawn. No large bushes.
No kids toys on front lawn.
Crazy bunch of buggers.
moosemin 10 months ago
1989 I purchased 50 acres of woodland in northern Maine, in an unorganized township. There were 110 such lots in this non-development, with about 20 miles of gravel road to maintain. The lots were advertised and sold as recreational land with seasonal roads, and you belonged to the Landowner’s Association if you bought one. Being a sap, I allowed myself to be elected president for the first four years. I could write a book about it, but not here. EVERY LOT OWNER was given the simple rules of the Charter, much of it based on Maine property laws. There was, and are always several members of ANY such association who feel that the by-laws don’t apply to them, not paying dues, building too close to the road, maintaining a dump; the list goes on. If I knew beforehand about the realities of owning in an association, I never would have bought it.
aerotica69 10 months ago
Zonk’s mom needs to remember this lesson when the neighbors leave their christmas lights up after Twelfth Night.
Richard S Russell Premium Member 10 months ago
If you’re not fond of the rules in the HOA where you live, run for the HOA Board and try to change them. You may find out that a lot of your nabors actually like the rules, which is why they’ve chosen to live there. Or maybe not, in which case you get to be a hero.
Serial Pedant 10 months ago
If they’re sufficiently obnoxious….
GaryCooper 10 months ago
Joanie practices in a different state, so Zonker’s asking the wrong person.
sevenfeet0 10 months ago
I was our HOA president for a few years. And yes, an anti-clothes-line rule is written into our by-laws (from 30 years ago). Not that we’ve ever had to enforce that one.
casonia2 10 months ago
My neighbor calls the HOA either the “Get a Life Gang”, or the “Clipboard Ladies”. They’re always on the prowl.
moondog42 Premium Member 10 months ago
Just imagine: this comic originally ran in 2001 and HOAs are STILL this batsh-t insane in some places
EdmundBabe 10 months ago
Executive immunity