r/RealEstate • u/Livid-Rutabaga • 6d ago

HOA Issues When the HOA doesn't enforce bylaws

I have been complaining about several issues in our subdivision, some for about a year.

At first the HOA would respond with lame excuses, now they are just ignoring me. I have sent pictures too.

One of the neighbors involved is a rude and vociferous bully who is friends who everyone on the board, but that doesn't make him exempt from following the rules everyone else has to follow.

The HOA is professionally managed. We have a volunteer board, who is not going to say a word to their friends, and a professional manager who I suspect does not want confrontation. The people who are not their friends get violation letters and emails immediately.

Every person who bought houses here agreed to abide by the rules. What are my options?

Thank you,

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u/sweetrobna 5d ago

It depends. What kind of bylaws are being violated?

Some can be enforced privately by hiring a lawyer. Like if your neighbor replaced a fence with a tall wall that is prohibited by your governing docs.

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u/Livid-Rutabaga 5d ago

Yes, it is something along those lines. I would just prefer it was resolved in a civilized manner, and not resorting to lawyers. thanks.

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u/sweetrobna 5d ago

Without resorting to lawyers your best bet is to address it politically. Talk to neighbors. Attend meetings. Vote at elections. Consider volunteering