A man in Laveen, Arizona was shocked when he was informed by his HOA that a flag in front of his home does not conform with HOA rules. He claims that the HOA rules are at odds with Arizona and federal law. Andy McDonel told ABC news, "The HOA is in the wrong. I have the law on my side."
The flag in question is a yellow flag that measure 3 feet by 5 feet. It has a picture of a coiled snake and the tagline "Don't Tread On Me." The phrase has recently been used by the Tea Party movement, but McDonel claims that the flag is meant to illustrate the sacrifices made by our founding fathers.
While he refuses to take it down, he will be facing fines from his HOA in a few weeks.
While HOAs can be useful, they can also affect homeowners more than you think. While you can always call a Boston real estate lawyer about more specifics about your HOA, here are some general things that HOAs regulate:
- They regulate pets. What sort of pet is allowed, how many, etc.
- Home exteriors such as paint color, shingles, and siding.
- Fences and hedges
- Landscaping
- Structures such as play areas, basketball hoops, etc.
- Noise
- Mailboxes
- Home based businesses
- Tool Sheds
If you are planning to buy a home with an HOA, it is important to understand that HOAs will play a large part in your ownership. Make sure you do your homework before you purchase your home.
Related Resources:
- What Homeowners Associations May Regulate (FindLaw)
- Call A Boston Real Estate Attorney (FindLaw)
- Homeowners Associations and Government (FindLaw)
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