Can My Property be "grandfathered"?

I purchased the original farmhouse that was once part of 1,000 acre farm. A developer carved out 50 lots and I purchased the house on 20 acres. All of our lots are HUGE and none of our subdivision roads connect. Dues are assessed by road frontage owned. When I moved here the dues were $400 per year. Today they are $6,000. My property is virtually unmarketable.

I would like to know if any of these options are possible:

1. Make a case that my property should not have been make part of the HOA because it existed BEFORE there was an HOA

2. Have my road exempt from the HOA because it has no physical connection to nor does it contribute to the overall HOA dues (each road operates/is assessed independently)

3. Abolish the HOA entirely

4. Force the HOA to have all lot owners contribute equally to the total costs versus some being charged 0 because they front a public road and the rest of us being charged outrageous amounts to maintain our road.

Thank you!

If you purchased the original farmhouse and property from the Developer, it's likely the deed restrictions would be valid and you are a member of the HOA.

As the options you raise will be dependent on any deed restrictions that were in existence and attached to the deed when you purchased the property, you need to consult an attorney versed in property law and/or contract law.

I understand your frustration. Hope this helps,

Tim

But remember HOA or no HOA somebody has to pay for the upkeep of your private road. If not you - who?