DawnW7 (South Carolina)
Posts: 16
Posts: 16
Posted:
HO wants a pool. He has tried to send an AR request, but that's for another day.
As president of the HOA, what do I need to know or ask? This is what I know so far: a copy of the survey showing the proposed pool, including distances from the pool to the home and property lines. HO is responsible for obtaining any related permits.
[Back story, not related to the pool issue: HO's fence had been deteriorating for 25 years since it was installed. HO's neighbor wanted to replace his (the neighbor's) fence, but because HO would not recognize any problems with his fence, the neighbor, with HO's permission, had to remove HO's fence to replace his own. The neighbor's new fence is 6' high and wonderful. Unfortunately, HO's property also borders another HO, and that part of the fence is as bad as the portion the neighbor had to replace. There are gaps wide enough to see directly into the HO's yard who wants the pool.]
Do I need to request/inform/demand that HO replace the portion of that fence? Besides HOA matters, what else? Does the HO need to have a “flood plan” or something similar if the pool breaks or is torn down? With regard to homeowners wanting to install a pool, I’m in unfamiliar waters. Pun intended.