RoseM11 (West Virginia)
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Posted:
Our HOA signage article states "no advertising". I'm ok with that. My question pertains to security signage like "ADT". I guess that is still considered advertising??
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ElleN (Idaho)
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Posted:
Some might call an ADT sign advertising. Some might call the sign protection as well. This is because the sign tends to deter possible burglars.
IMO a board would be legally foolish to ban ADT signs. Some reasonable HOA regulation of ADT signs might be fine.
IMO a board would be legally foolish to ban ADT signs. Some reasonable HOA regulation of ADT signs might be fine.
LoriM15 (Florida)
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Posted:
Our documents ban most signs but has an exemption for the small security system signs. Owners want potential thieves to know they have a security system.
KerryL1 (California)
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Posts: 14,550
Posted:
Sorry, what does "ADT mean? Would it imply armed staff? Or cameras ? Or occasional staff patrols? Or?
DeanJ
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Posted:
ADT is an alarm company. ADT, as well as other alarm companies, provide an approx. 12x12 sign and window decals to allegedly deter the thieves.
These signs really junk up a neighbor amd really aren’t needed IMO. My HOA regulates both the signs and decals with restrictions on size, height, location, and condition.
These signs really junk up a neighbor amd really aren’t needed IMO. My HOA regulates both the signs and decals with restrictions on size, height, location, and condition.
LetA (Nevada)
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Posted:
A sign that shows this house protected by XYZ security is not advertising under the law. Personally
I would not want a sign that tells the potential bad guy that I have a security system and what brand.
I like the element of surprise.
Besides, why announce to the world what security system you have? It gives the bad guys a one up if they are
savvy enough to disable security systems, still I am for the surprise.
I would not want a sign that tells the potential bad guy that I have a security system and what brand.
I like the element of surprise.
Besides, why announce to the world what security system you have? It gives the bad guys a one up if they are
savvy enough to disable security systems, still I am for the surprise.
KerryL1 (California)
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Posts: 14,550
Posted:
Thanks for the definitions, kind folks.
RoseM11 (West Virginia)
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Posts: 7
Posted:
I agree
DeanJ
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Posted:
Quote:
Posted By LetA on 03/12/2025 8:31 PM
A sign that shows this house protected by XYZ security is not advertising under the law. Personally
I would not want a sign that tells the potential bad guy that I have a security system and what brand.
I like the element of surprise.
Besides, why announce to the world what security system you have? It gives the bad guys a one up if they are
savvy enough to disable security systems, still I am for the surprise.
A sign that shows this house protected by XYZ security is not advertising under the law. Personally
I would not want a sign that tells the potential bad guy that I have a security system and what brand.
I like the element of surprise.
Besides, why announce to the world what security system you have? It gives the bad guys a one up if they are
savvy enough to disable security systems, still I am for the surprise.
Irregardless of the law, it’s advertising.
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