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>>taraka+(OP)
Stupid people who don't read the HOA agreement they signed, and then whine after the fact that some things aren't allowed - I have no sympathy for them (and for the record, would never live anyplace that had an HOA).

That said, if its not in the agreement you signed, or you live someplace without an HOA, I support peoples right do hang their laundry out to dry - shouldn't even be a question of being allowed or not.

>>ejb999+R9
I don't understand how "HOAs" are legal.

>>Gordon+Xf
You agree to the contract. As simple as that.

>>s1arti+Ng
Why would anyone do that, then?

>>Gordon+nj
Because in many areas these are almost the only homes available in certain price ranges and sizes.

If you want new construction and are not independently wealthy, you would be extremely challenged to find a house not under a HoA.

It's eye opening when looking in some areas how hundreds of square miles of developments are 100% HoA controlled.

I would never buy such a place, but I do understand why some folks would feel forced into such a transaction.

>>phil21+dl
People like HOAs. The HOAs can vote to disband, but people don't care enough to do so. Many people feel they protect property value, and they are probably right.