Can HOA deny me because of a 1st degree misdemeanor?

My name is jeffrey I’m 26 years old and recently decided to purchase a home between my sister dad and I . My dad is the primary one dealing with the mortgage since he applied by himself and is giving the down payment. It is a townhouse in Davie Florida . My main concern and worry is that while filling out the HOA application I totally forgot to put about my charge two years ago that I got arrested. The charges were trespassing and resisting with non violence. I am worried that they can first deny me for not putting that on there or secondly because of the background check and my charges . We already have a closing day for may 8th. I just told my realtor about it I am very worried that the deal can’t go though because of this. If anyone can be hide me on what to do or give any suggestions I’d really appreciate it . I know it may not seem like harsh criminal charges but all HOA might be different te I don’t know how they work or maybe in just worrying to much for nothing?

You shouldn't have anything to worry about because HOAs usually don't look at one's criminal background when a home is sold because they don't have access to that information. You don't say if the house will be in your father's name only or all three of you, but that doesn't make a huge difference either, because all of you will be expected to comply with the community rules.

That means paying assessments in full and on time, asking permission if appropriate when making exterior changes to your home and a few more. When you move in, he sure to get a copy of the Bylaws and CCRs and read them. Ask about anything you don't understand.

In short, learn from your past and don't be an ass. Focus on being a good neighbor, which you should be doing, regardless of where you live. be sure you do your part in paying the household expenses and you should be fine. Good luck to you.

Yes the house will be under our names all three of us . The trespassing was from a public place btw

Yes, but that doesn't necessarily mean the deal will be squashed because someone in the household is an ex-con. people with a record could have problems if they try to move into public housing and many landlords may not rent to you if this shows up on a background check.

That said, I'm not aware of HOW's who automatically run criminal background checks on potentials owners. If they do that, the association could risk a discrimination charge, especially if the person has served his/her sentence, completed probation and has been out of trouble since then.

In this case, the man was charged with a misdemeanor, which isn't the same as a felony. Depending on where you live and the charge, some misdemeanors can be dismissed if you fulfill certain guidelines. I would be a little less concerned with a misdemeanor and more concerned with a felony, like child molestation because they usually can't move into a home that's close to areas where kids are likely to be.

The OP should discuss this with his probation officer to see what would be the best way to address this. If he doesn't have one, he may want to check if there's an organization in the area that assists ex cons with getting re-acclimated into the community.

My only issue here is that this HOA did send an application asking for all of our info bank accounts and criminal records that’s my concern and I forgot to put that on the criminal record section and turned in the papers like that and haven’t got response from them yet

Jeffery,
I guess I am confused and maybe a few more details would help.

1) Is the a Condo or Single family home?
2) How many other units are in this HOA?
3) What is the title on the Form from the HOA?
4) Do they control the Water, Electrical or TV/Internet and will be billing you through the HOA?
5) Is this Subsidized housing? Section 8?

I am not sure why they would be asking for this information.

It’s a condo
Not sure how many townhouses
http://vlp2hoa.com/ Here is a link to the HOA official page of the houses
No section 8

I would check with HUD (Housing and Urban Development). Doing a background check could lead to a disminitation case.

In doing research, it appears it ONLY happens in Florida.

Melissa wrote: "I am not sure how it works to have all 3 on the mortgage because there can only be one member.."

Every owner is a member so it can be one or several who own a property and all are members. They must decide among themselves which member in their ownership group will cast a ballot for directors or on other topics that members vote on since there (usually) may be only one vote per household.