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LeftInTX

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104. I think HOAs are popular in the south because they provide pools!

Tue Aug 13, 2024, 01:43 PM

Aug 2024

That's why we moved into our neighborhood 30 years ago. Our old neighborhood did not have an HOA and there was no pool. We had to join a private swim club. City pools wouldn't allow use to bring our babies in floaties etc. City pools were far away with very iimited hours.

Currently most of the City of San Antonio pools are closed until 2025. A few are open on weekends until Sept 12th.

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Do you think HOA's should be able to [View all] leftyladyfrommo Aug 2024 OP

That seems far less crazy than many of the other rules they often have dsc Aug 2024 #1

Yea DeepWinter Aug 2024 #22

Spoken like someone who owns chickens.... democratsruletheday Aug 2024 #68

I'm not sure I'd want my neighbors having chicken running around. jimfields33 Aug 2024 #2

My neighbors have chickens and I almost never hear them. Nittersing Aug 2024 #5

Same here I live in a quiet court Tree Lady Aug 2024 #9

Opposite Here ProfessorGAC Aug 2024 #70

They eat tons of bugs. And isn't chicken leftyladyfrommo Aug 2024 #87

Wouldn't Know If It Is Or Isn't ProfessorGAC Aug 2024 #109

Not your business. Jirel Aug 2024 #79

If a community has come together and agreed they Scrivener7 Aug 2024 #84

lol. It's most definitely my business if they interfere jimfields33 Aug 2024 #124

What about roosters? lame54 Aug 2024 #127

In my town chickens allowed but not roosters. Kingofalldems Aug 2024 #140

If allowed to free range, they can get into neighbors gardens Kaleva Aug 2024 #164

Lots of communities ban them also... getagrip_already Aug 2024 #3

Closing your garage door during the day? Shermann Aug 2024 #19

Yeah, that was a weird one... getagrip_already Aug 2024 #24

Yes. beaglelover Aug 2024 #4

As long Rebl2 Aug 2024 #6

Chickens okay, roosters no obamanut2012 Aug 2024 #7

I was about to post that. Demobrat Aug 2024 #129

My (across the street) neighbors have chickens. BluesRunTheGame Aug 2024 #8

Cooped Chickens ok. delisen Aug 2024 #10

Roosters YES. Chickens no. boston bean Aug 2024 #11

Oh hell no. Demobrat Aug 2024 #130

HOAs shouldn't exist at all angrychair Aug 2024 #12

That's kind of where I am, too. I don't have leftyladyfrommo Aug 2024 #25

Then by all means, you should not live in a place that has one. I am very glad I do have one. Scrivener7 Aug 2024 #34

Why not allow free choice Zeitghost Aug 2024 #37

So people can do whatever angrychair Aug 2024 #72

Again, then, by all means you should not live Scrivener7 Aug 2024 #80

Within reason and as long as it's voluntary, sure Zeitghost Aug 2024 #82

I would never live in a single family HOA but I get that some people would prefer an HOA. Hassin Bin Sober Aug 2024 #86

I get it angrychair Aug 2024 #91

You know what happens when you don't comply or pay city fines, yes? I guess it's better when the government... Hassin Bin Sober Aug 2024 #116

I'm interested in my bills angrychair Aug 2024 #120

Our HOA dues go toward the pool and small clubhouse, tennis, playground LeftInTX Aug 2024 #149

Word soandso Aug 2024 #159

Your slip is showing. Scrivener7 Aug 2024 #161

What is that supposed to mean? soandso Aug 2024 #182

I can't even imagine what it would be like owning my own home and answering to an HOA. Iggo Aug 2024 #115

Why is mowing your yard such a huge problem for you? Abolishinist Aug 2024 #157

When my son bought his home in a hoa Lifeafter70 Aug 2024 #176

They should be allowed Johnny2X2X Aug 2024 #13

We have goats & chickens in my suburban neighborhood. CrispyQ Aug 2024 #14

Yes, I have heard chickens are one of the best things for your garden. StarryNite Aug 2024 #110

A long time ago we had ducks & my husband would pick tomato worms off the plants CrispyQ Aug 2024 #113

I would love to have chickens but I'm thinking my immediate neighbors would hate it. Hassin Bin Sober Aug 2024 #117

If that's what the HOA contract allows, yes Raven123 Aug 2024 #15

I don't live in a neighborhood that has an HOA MissB Aug 2024 #16

HOA's are subject to the same laws the rest of the community are subject to. GoodRaisin Aug 2024 #17

What about hogs? Sneederbunk Aug 2024 #18

The "right to dry" is a thing too Shermann Aug 2024 #20

I hate that rule. We have it. Clothesline are allowed if they are not visible. (aka too short) LeftInTX Aug 2024 #92

Dude the NEXT NEIGHHOOD OVER has basically a chicken farm in his back yard.... Happy Hoosier Aug 2024 #21

Yes Zeitghost Aug 2024 #23

Yes. I would be pretty pissed if my HOA did NOT ban chickens. Scrivener7 Aug 2024 #26

Yep me too. I live in a HOA neighborhood. My parents don't. The folks across the street bought horses. Good grief. tulipsandroses Aug 2024 #32

I'm really amused by all the comments in this thread that say, "HOAs should not be allowed! Scrivener7 Aug 2024 #42

More or less agree, but in some areas you'd be hard pressed to find a home without one. Shermann Aug 2024 #96

I think the vast majority of HOAs run that way. Because the vast majority Scrivener7 Aug 2024 #99

They are more unpopular that I realized. Here's a study. Shermann Aug 2024 #118

And the neighborhoods that don't have them are complaining about code issues. LeftInTX Aug 2024 #125

It's settled. I'm getting my own private island! nt Shermann Aug 2024 #143

I really think it depends where you live..HOA's aren't "evil"...Horror stories are overblown, but there are out there. LeftInTX Aug 2024 #147

Well, the private island is out of reach, but I do have a private inground pool. Shermann Aug 2024 #150

My backyard was just too shady and constantly had algae due to trees. It also is not a level at all. 10% slope. LeftInTX Aug 2024 #153

I have to ask DemonGoddess Aug 2024 #141

It's an old neighborhood. Many of the homes are on huge lots. You don't find that kind of land space any more in GA tulipsandroses Aug 2024 #144

As someone who used to have my own horses DemonGoddess Aug 2024 #145

I decided to look up the zoning laws for their neighborhood. I could not find it ,but I found it for the county nearest tulipsandroses Aug 2024 #148

Yes they should be able to ban chickens. When it comes to HOAs. - One can choose to not live in a HOA neighborhood tulipsandroses Aug 2024 #27

In my area they are harder and harder to avoid. HelpImSurrounded Aug 2024 #31

So do people who want to agree with their neighbors on what they do and don't Scrivener7 Aug 2024 #44

You're obviously not from my area. HelpImSurrounded Aug 2024 #74

So you don't like HOA communities. So don't live in one. Scrivener7 Aug 2024 #90

The issue? HelpImSurrounded Aug 2024 #121

And yet OTHER people clearly want the HOA community Scrivener7 Aug 2024 #146

"simply look elsewhere" HelpImSurrounded Aug 2024 #167

I like apartments. I think I'm going to insist that single family homes are no longer Scrivener7 Aug 2024 #169

Spoken like a true HOA resident. HelpImSurrounded Aug 2024 #171

Lol! Have a lovely day! Scrivener7 Aug 2024 #172

We've had trouble with houses in very upscale leftyladyfrommo Aug 2024 #38

Yes - Some folks bought property in my subdivision to rent as event space. I and others complained. Now they are selling tulipsandroses Aug 2024 #155

People complained that laws allowing just leftyladyfrommo Aug 2024 #163

No really true in many areas, especially many parts of Florida obamanut2012 Aug 2024 #45

So don't live in those areas if you don't want an HOA. Scrivener7 Aug 2024 #50

In many places Zoomie1986 Aug 2024 #55

Then, if it's that important to you, move somewhere else. Of course it's choice. Scrivener7 Aug 2024 #56

My son lives in Boynton Beach Freddie Aug 2024 #73

I think HOAs are popular in the south because they provide pools! LeftInTX Aug 2024 #104

Same with Texas. I think it's the pool membership. LeftInTX Aug 2024 #173

I didn't realize this was such a hot topic. nt leftyladyfrommo Aug 2024 #28

No. HOAs should go extinct HelpImSurrounded Aug 2024 #29

Agreed mvd Aug 2024 #36

What is a HOA? CTyankee Aug 2024 #30

Homeowners association Takket Aug 2024 #35

Oh, thanks. We're not affected. CTyankee Aug 2024 #40

Usually run by the most obnoxious and petty Bettie Aug 2024 #112

Yes. If a community agrees to standards they want Takket Aug 2024 #33

I'd rather have chickens than the industrial strength air cbabe Aug 2024 #39

Really. Chickens really don't make a lot of noise. leftyladyfrommo Aug 2024 #43

If you had a HOA, they'd probably take care of that for you. Scrivener7 Aug 2024 #46

And a whole lot of other things that you don't want, too Zoomie1986 Aug 2024 #57

So, again, don't move into a neighborhood with an HOA. Scrivener7 Aug 2024 #60

I live in one. It's not run by Nazi's. LeftInTX Aug 2024 #94

There should be laws that ban HOA's Renew Deal Aug 2024 #41

So that everyone will be required to live the way you want them to live? Scrivener7 Aug 2024 #47

Seriously. Their origin is white only covenants. Voltaire2 Aug 2024 #63

And no Jews. nt leftyladyfrommo Aug 2024 #179

You'll be pleased to know that progress has been made! Abolishinist Aug 2024 #187

So? Time moves on, things change, often for the better. Abolishinist Aug 2024 #186

There should be laws that every neighborhood in the US have swimming pools. One pool every few square miles. LeftInTX Aug 2024 #95

Another option would be soandso Aug 2024 #160

Yes, but that has not worked out very well. Those pool memberships are optional. LeftInTX Aug 2024 #170

The yard pic is lovely! soandso Aug 2024 #181

Unfortunately, City of San Antonio pools are only open for a short time. LeftInTX Aug 2024 #183

If I lived someplace hot soandso Aug 2024 #184

That is not progressive or democratic at all! jimfields33 Aug 2024 #132

See. You start out with backyard chickens leftyladyfrommo Aug 2024 #48

Ye old slippery slope fallacy. Zoomie1986 Aug 2024 #58

Our city increased the number of chickens each household could have to four and we immediately had a rat problem. jalan48 Aug 2024 #49

Why? I live rurally and have had 7 chickens for years and never a single rat. 33taw Aug 2024 #53

Because some people don't know what they are doing. Carelessness with feed has been the biggest problem in our community jalan48 Aug 2024 #54

The workaround, of course Zoomie1986 Aug 2024 #65

The problem isn't the chickens. jalan48 Aug 2024 #69

So you feel it would be a good idea to mandate a specific kind of premium feed bin for the neighborhood? Scrivener7 Aug 2024 #71

Yeah, I live in a rat infested area! LeftInTX Aug 2024 #98

Theoretically, yes. . . UniqueUserName Aug 2024 #51

One of my neighbors has chickens Zoomie1986 Aug 2024 #52

First rule of thumb.... Think. Again. Aug 2024 #59

Good advice. Those of us happily living in HOA or board-run communities encourage those Scrivener7 Aug 2024 #61

A perfect agreement. Think. Again. Aug 2024 #62

This law was obviously lobbied for. Opponents can organize and lobby for its repeal. marybourg Aug 2024 #64

HOAs and Racism Cirsium Aug 2024 #66

Well my HOA has 2800 single family homes. jimfields33 Aug 2024 #133

right Cirsium Aug 2024 #134

It really isn't when I offered up facts. jimfields33 Aug 2024 #135

uh.... Cirsium Aug 2024 #139

Because it goes against the very thoughts you have. You were hoping I'd come and join you in that jimfields33 Aug 2024 #142

no Cirsium Aug 2024 #154

HOAs are in effect substitue governments without the controls that restrain actual governments DBoon Aug 2024 #67

THIS HelpImSurrounded Aug 2024 #168

I've heard of worse restrictions - No electric cars, must notify board when pregnant (Texas), etc. PeaceWave Aug 2024 #75

I'm okay with the HOA because it helps curtail trashy people who don't take care of their yards. BannonsLiver Aug 2024 #76

In my building, our board, AKA HOA, recently had to deal Scrivener7 Aug 2024 #83

HOAs shouldn't be allowed to exist. Jirel Aug 2024 #77

Another one. I'm quite sure you are not seeing the irony of your post. Scrivener7 Aug 2024 #97

Community owned swimming pools should also be banned, because that is what you are advocating. LeftInTX Aug 2024 #100

Probably a good idea. Here in STLMO (the city), they do regulate the number of animals one can have, which makes SWBTATTReg Aug 2024 #78

I'm a member of my HOA Board, people are unwilling to serve but... CoopersDad Aug 2024 #81

Chickens fine. MAGA's no. Traildogbob Aug 2024 #85

It depends on the language and terms of whatever contract you sign misanthrope Aug 2024 #88

We have the same in Texas. LeftInTX Aug 2024 #89

lol! ecstatic Aug 2024 #93

And here I thought the next word would be "exist" relayerbob Aug 2024 #101

I think a lot of things bucolic_frolic Aug 2024 #102

I was a board member for eight years Conjuay Aug 2024 #103

Bad HOAs: The gateway drug to Libertarianism RidinWithHarris Aug 2024 #105

Something worth thinking about... Conjuay Aug 2024 #106

In Texas. HOAs cannot prohibit drought resistant landscaping LeftInTX Aug 2024 #108

but looks like crap in the summer and winter Conjuay Aug 2024 #111

I have alot of small bushes and shrubs. Wildflowers look better if they have evergreen shrubs as backdrop. LeftInTX Aug 2024 #122

We have a rule against chickens. mahina Aug 2024 #107

Over 20 years ago, there was a house that did have chickens. No rooster IIRC. sakabatou Aug 2024 #114

primary purpose of an HOA is to maintain the common area - concrete, landscaping, roofs etc nt msongs Aug 2024 #119

I know. They're not a Nazi concept..LOL LeftInTX Aug 2024 #123

Lol. Joinfortmill Aug 2024 #126

I never thought I'd like living in an HOA community but we moved into one a year ago June and it's quite nice actually. beaglelover Aug 2024 #128

How about banning HOAs nt doc03 Aug 2024 #131

I'd rather have chickens as neighbors over flag-waving, bible-thumping MAGAts Skittles Aug 2024 #136

I think political entities with any kind of enforcement power representing less than 100,000 people should be disolved. hunter Aug 2024 #137

Not completely sure what you mean. Abolishinist Aug 2024 #156

Who knew Zeitghost Aug 2024 #158

I've noticed over the years that DUers are astonishingly ignorant and elitist about Scrivener7 Aug 2024 #165

It's funny! Most don't live in a HOA and have heard a few horror stories, so they assume that's the way it is. LeftInTX Aug 2024 #174

I don't think that's true. Texasgal Aug 2024 #177

There's a difference between high density co-op urban housing... hunter Aug 2024 #178

Yes. In the past, homeowners did often band together to redline an area. Scrivener7 Aug 2024 #180

I'm not saying that at all. hunter Aug 2024 #175

The automatic answer is no because I don't believe in HOA's at all. TheKentuckian Aug 2024 #138

Easy solution Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Aug 2024 #151

Amazing thread, this has touched a lot of people in HOA environments. OAITW r.2.0 Aug 2024 #152

It isn't just HOAs that ban chickens Kaleva Aug 2024 #162

As I understand your post the new law won't let HOAs ban chickens? Marthe48 Aug 2024 #166

There are various types of HOAs and that might affect the answer. karynnj Aug 2024 #185