HOA Board selective targeting owners

Okay, this is a great site by the way. Have received lots of valuable information in the last few days. So this is what's going on with me. I rent a room out so that I am not living alone. Neighborhood has section 8 apts and lots of stuff going on........so I wasn't sleeping at night and I need to sleep because I work, then I rented a room out and actually love it. NOt alone anymore.

The Board sent a letter accusing me of renting rooms, which how did they know? and said I am running a commercial business and that is against the CC&R's.

Actually, my neighbor runs a wholesale distribution company out of his garage; lots of freight deliveries etc., from 7 am thru 6pm and weekends.

How can I fight this. I need a roommate; I am afraid to be alone at night because of the neighorhood, and I really do like my neighbor.. Help please.

Hi Shirley:

What is the exact wording in your CCR for renting? Also, in the CCR how does it describe the property usage such as (used and occupied for private, single-family dwelling purposes only, and no portion thereof nor any portion of the Common Area shall be used for any commercial purpose whatsoever).

How would they know? Possibly they are just guessing or maybe your room mate said something to another person in the association about renting a room from you in casual conversation.

Do you have an official contract between you and the renter?

I would reply to the letter and ask them to provide proof that you are renting the room. Let them know you have an individual who is now living with you under single-family dwelling purposes which includes sharing meals, quality time together, and utility/grocery expenses. Then see how they respond.

Also, as Susan stated don't use the word renter ... it is your roommate.