MelissaP1 (Alabama)
Posts: 13,836
Posts: 13,836
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Moved into a new HOA and house. Was given the CC&R's prior to house finished by builder. My builder is different than the builder that owns the HOA. My builder had "rules" for fences to be shadowed boxed and painted Tobacco Brown. The day after closing had fence contractor come out to measure. It was a 12 -14 week wait. (It turned out longer). The fence company is one of the best in the area.
I submitted the plans and paperwork to the HOA MC. It was approved despite a small variance. (Water swell in backyard). A month later my neighbor next door moved in. Installed a fence the next day. Told me NOTHING about installing the fence. Plus did not get HOA approval. Another month goes by. My other neighbor does the same thing but at least told me. Again NO HOA approval. Had to change my plans 3 times and resubmit. The last submittal the MC told me I had to submit a form to attach to my neighbors. Which required me to get their permission to do so. I told them NO and was NOT attaching. It's just the front and back had installed.
Fast forward a couple of months. Was not able to paint and stain my fence due to weather. Too cold and rainy. The MC sent me a warning notice to paint my fence or face a $50 fine. Explained to them the company was not able to come out till the weather improved and the fence "weathered". It was painted 2 weeks after the letter was sent.
Here is the issue... My two neighbors still have NOT painted their fences. Plus one installed it out of the 3 foot from property line requirement. It also lined up half way into my bathroom window. I had to modify my fence to compensate. It was not possible to attach there. The other neighbor front fence/door lines up nearly at my hose bib. It's barely an inch between my water handle and fence.
My fence is in spec and approved. My neighbors are not making mine look out of place. Do not want to complain to the MC because all they tell me is what is their addresses. (Our addresses aren't consecutive). It doesn't look like they come and physically check. Otherwise should the MC not have enforced them to correct and paint their fences? Because I submitted paperwork they checked me.
One day they are going to have to paint their fences. Do you think I must make sure they paint BOTH sides? I do not think I should be responsible for painting their fence. I will let them in to paint it. I am also worried about them not color matching their fences. The MC is kind of open as long as it is "brown". I am afraid going to have 3 versions of "brown" fences in my yard. Their fence is already on the property line so it's not like I can install another fence. Plus theirs are not shadow boxed.
I submitted the plans and paperwork to the HOA MC. It was approved despite a small variance. (Water swell in backyard). A month later my neighbor next door moved in. Installed a fence the next day. Told me NOTHING about installing the fence. Plus did not get HOA approval. Another month goes by. My other neighbor does the same thing but at least told me. Again NO HOA approval. Had to change my plans 3 times and resubmit. The last submittal the MC told me I had to submit a form to attach to my neighbors. Which required me to get their permission to do so. I told them NO and was NOT attaching. It's just the front and back had installed.
Fast forward a couple of months. Was not able to paint and stain my fence due to weather. Too cold and rainy. The MC sent me a warning notice to paint my fence or face a $50 fine. Explained to them the company was not able to come out till the weather improved and the fence "weathered". It was painted 2 weeks after the letter was sent.
Here is the issue... My two neighbors still have NOT painted their fences. Plus one installed it out of the 3 foot from property line requirement. It also lined up half way into my bathroom window. I had to modify my fence to compensate. It was not possible to attach there. The other neighbor front fence/door lines up nearly at my hose bib. It's barely an inch between my water handle and fence.
My fence is in spec and approved. My neighbors are not making mine look out of place. Do not want to complain to the MC because all they tell me is what is their addresses. (Our addresses aren't consecutive). It doesn't look like they come and physically check. Otherwise should the MC not have enforced them to correct and paint their fences? Because I submitted paperwork they checked me.
One day they are going to have to paint their fences. Do you think I must make sure they paint BOTH sides? I do not think I should be responsible for painting their fence. I will let them in to paint it. I am also worried about them not color matching their fences. The MC is kind of open as long as it is "brown". I am afraid going to have 3 versions of "brown" fences in my yard. Their fence is already on the property line so it's not like I can install another fence. Plus theirs are not shadow boxed.
Former HOA President