muddymoose ...
First of all, chill out dude! This shouldn't be an emotional discussion. It's a question of economics. You seem to think there is something in the Constitution that prevents capitalism. If that's true, please show me. I am unaware of it.
When I bought my house, which has an HOA, I had a choice to buy it or not. By agreeing to buy it, I agreed to the terms of the HOA. I was not compelled to buy it. There are other properties nearby that are out-parcels with no HOA.
I looked at some of them. In most cases, the HOA homes were in better condition than the out-parcel homes. I purchased an HOA home because it suited my needs better than an out-parcel home.
I have the satisfaction of knowing that my neighbors will take as good a care of their homes as I do mine. They will not put up offensive displays. They will not treat their property in such a way as to draw vermin, pests, or increase fire risk. This protection is something that I, as a capitalist, chose to purchase. I was free to go elsewhere.
So far, since owning the home, I have installed a deck, put in a compost bin, replaced my garage door, and gotten new windows. I have removed three trees, one dead and two alive. It was simple matter to obtain the documentation and do all of this according to the agreements.
And yes, as a capitalist, as were the framers of the U. S. Constitution, the value of my home is important to me. It is retirement security. It will be a bequeathment to my children.
The HOA for me has been a win. I can't think of anything I would want to do to my home or property that would be prohibited. Sure, there are things that are prohibited, but I would not want to do them to my home. Again, this is a type of security that I, as a capitalist and free American, have purchased and agreed to of my own accord.
The joy of it all is that YOU DON'T HAVE TO! If you prefer to live in an HOA-free home, by all means please do! An enjoy it! That is also your right as a capitalist. Some people prefer to rent and never buy a home! It's their right, too!
Calling an HOA unconstitutional is like calling a doctor unconstitutional if he tells you what surgery you will need if you want to survive until next year. If you don't want to go to the doctor, don't! But don't find fault with those that do.
First of all, chill out dude! This shouldn't be an emotional discussion. It's a question of economics. You seem to think there is something in the Constitution that prevents capitalism. If that's true, please show me. I am unaware of it.
When I bought my house, which has an HOA, I had a choice to buy it or not. By agreeing to buy it, I agreed to the terms of the HOA. I was not compelled to buy it. There are other properties nearby that are out-parcels with no HOA.
I looked at some of them. In most cases, the HOA homes were in better condition than the out-parcel homes. I purchased an HOA home because it suited my needs better than an out-parcel home.
I have the satisfaction of knowing that my neighbors will take as good a care of their homes as I do mine. They will not put up offensive displays. They will not treat their property in such a way as to draw vermin, pests, or increase fire risk. This protection is something that I, as a capitalist, chose to purchase. I was free to go elsewhere.
So far, since owning the home, I have installed a deck, put in a compost bin, replaced my garage door, and gotten new windows. I have removed three trees, one dead and two alive. It was simple matter to obtain the documentation and do all of this according to the agreements.
And yes, as a capitalist, as were the framers of the U. S. Constitution, the value of my home is important to me. It is retirement security. It will be a bequeathment to my children.
The HOA for me has been a win. I can't think of anything I would want to do to my home or property that would be prohibited. Sure, there are things that are prohibited, but I would not want to do them to my home. Again, this is a type of security that I, as a capitalist and free American, have purchased and agreed to of my own accord.
The joy of it all is that YOU DON'T HAVE TO! If you prefer to live in an HOA-free home, by all means please do! An enjoy it! That is also your right as a capitalist. Some people prefer to rent and never buy a home! It's their right, too!
Calling an HOA unconstitutional is like calling a doctor unconstitutional if he tells you what surgery you will need if you want to survive until next year. If you don't want to go to the doctor, don't! But don't find fault with those that do.
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