The Law Office of Rajeh A Saadeh LLC
Serving All Of New Jersey
The Right Lawyers Make a Difference
Call Now
908-396-8330
[
]

Sophisticated Counsel. Smart Strategies.

Some HOA basics to consider for planned-community dwellers

New Jersey homeowners with properties in planned communities overseen by homeowners associations often have mixed reactions about HOAs.

Some love the entity that manages their community’s property and common areas via specially created covenants, conditions and restrictions. Others abhor it and seemingly have constant run-ins with their governing body. Others still have an essentially balanced and nuanced view.

There is no scarcity of varied views, given that 73 million-plus Americans reportedly live in communities managed by HOAs.

The bottom line with a homeowners association is that, regardless of what a homeowner might think of his or her HOA, knowledge concerning its rules and dutiful compliance with them is essential for harmonious living. An in-depth article on HOAs stresses that “potential trouble” awaits for a homeowner who flouts community edicts and that failure to abide by HOA rules “can result in unpleasant consequences.”

Some dwellers find association mandates overly intrusive and irritating. Others are grateful for them. HOA rules violations commonly address things like the following:

  • Excessive noise
  • Outside storage
  • Pets
  • Landscaping
  • Home design modifications
  • Vehicles (number, type, parking)
  • Subletting

Some tenants find HOA responses that yield “no” answers and/or fines to be petty. Others view them as being entirely reasonable and necessary to promote community peace and order.

The above-cited article underscores the importance of timely addressing a violation rather than ignoring it. A homeowner who feels that he or she has a material and legitimate grievance with a homeowners association might reasonably want to contact a proven real estate attorney well grounded in HOA matters without delay.

Categories

Archives

Rated by Super Lawyers | Rajeh A Saadeh | SuperLawyers.com
Best of the Best Attorneys | Top 10 | Family Law Attorney | 2023
Avvo Rating 10 | Rajeh A Saadeh | Top Attorney
Avvo Clients' Choice Award 2021 | Rajeh A Saadeh
Avvo Reviews | Five stars out of 59 reviews | Rajeh A Saadeh
Rajeh Saadeh | Client Champion Platinum Distinction | 2023
America's Best Advocates | Top 10 Attorneys | Family Law | 2023
America's Most Honored Lawyers | Rajeh A Saadeh
American Association Of Attorney Advocates | Top 10 Attorney - 2023 Member | Family Law 2023 Award Winner
Best Family Law Lawyers 2021
Best Lawyers Best Law Firms | U.S. News and World Report | 2022
Top 10 Attorney And Practice Magazines Family Law Attorney 2023