Homeowners Association

[seven53]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Ohio

I live on a main road. Behind me is a well to do development on a residential cul-de-sac that has a homeowners association. Their homes were built about 20 years ago and they formed the HA soon after. My house was built 5 years ago and somehow became included in their HA. Dues are collected and pay for things on their street, such as maintaining their street signage and entrance landscaping. It makes no sense that my home is included in their HA, especially when my money is used to maintain their street. Can I withdraw from the HA? If so, how?

 

[HomeGuru]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Ohio

I live on a main road. Behind me is a well to do development on a residential cul-de-sac that has a homeowners association. Their homes were built about 20 years ago and they formed the HA soon after. My house was built 5 years ago and somehow became included in their HA. Dues are collected and pay for things on their street, such as maintaining their street signage and entrance landscaping. It makes no sense that my home is included in their HA, especially when my money is used to maintain their street. Can I withdraw from the HA? If so, how?

**A: read your CC&R's and title report.

 

[seven53]

My question isn't addressed in the CC&R's.

 

[Cedrus]

You need to find out HOW your home became part of the HOA. Some legwork is needed to visit the assessor, recorder and even the state, if they approved the incorporation of the HOA.

There is also a "chain of title" search the title company can do. It goes back a lot further than an ordinary title search. Might cost you $100 or more. Ask.

You need to go thru the HOA files and see how/when your home became part of them.

It was not clear if your title report said you were in a HOA.