confusion between various types of HOA's and state requirements

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JanM5 (California)
Posts: 12

Posted:

I have posted several times on HOATalk and have always been very impressed with the speed of the responses. HOWEVER, in reading responses posted on various subjects, I notice responses from different states. I would like to point out that advice from one state may not apply to another. Though this is obvious to alot of us, it may not be obvious to all. Then again there is the difference between the HOA for a condo, for a plat owner community, and the homeowner on rented land. Requirements for all are different. If the responder would clarify their experience it would help in determining the value of their advice. For those seeking advice, your state statutes are a good place to start. Once again I thank those that responded to my inquiries.

EllenS1 (Florida)
Posts: 1,148

Posted:

JanMS,

I couldn't agree with you more. Not only are state laws different, it is different for condos and townhomes, etc. and different according to spcific covenants. A little knowledge is a dangerous thing.

RobertR1 (South Carolina)
Posts: 5,164

Posted:

Ellen and Jan,
This is a real and important problem. I don't know any solution, I suppose we could get it put in some sort of disclaimer that could be automatically included in the "frame" of all postings.

Hey HoaTalk, what do you think? We could get one of our resident geniuses (not me) to write a two sentence warning to be careful of how the reader applies or uses any postings.

Certainly they is a pretty good general disclaimer that probably will protect the site, etc, etc. But, you know how that goes.
I think this information we are talking about is more an effort to avoid confusion, than a protection.

MaryA1 (Arizona)
Posts: 7,043

Posted:

I think what happens is that when a person replies to a message they base their opinion on their knowledge, which all too often only applies to thier particular HOA or state. Therein lies the real problem because all too often that "opinion" is stated as fact. I try to state what the law is in my state or include an article from my CCRs to show what my opinion is based on but of course sometimes I forget too. We're all human and we all have good intentions. But I'll tell you what bothers me the most. There have been times when I've posted the applicable state statute regarding a question from an AZ resident and someone else will post their opinion that is contrary to the law I've just posted. I've had this happen on more than one occasion. Can't people read???

JeanneK3 (Maryland)
Posts: 562

Posted:

I think having the state under the name of each contributor pretty much tells you that it might be relevant to only that state. But perhaps we can each note whether what we are saying is accepted practice or state law. That might make things clearer.

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