I wrote a kids play about the 3 little pigs, and the big bad wolf was indeed the president of the HOA. Life imitates art, you know.

repeat

It's been my belief that as the stakes get more trivial, the fighting and politics involved become more vicious. Examples: HOA's, church committees, inter-office policies, etc.

peace costs $1000

i love that the HOA board members all had to change their phone numbers. I can only imagine the volume pf calls they were getting after banning peace.

I mean come on, symbol of satan? that was really a reach.

syberpud
It's been my belief that as the stakes get more trivial, the fighting and politics involved become more vicious. Examples: HOA's, church committees, inter-office policies, etc.

Dude, don't mess with my half & half in the fridge. I bought it, and it's mine. It has my name on it. I'm serious... I'll go insane. I'll kill you.

/HOAs, church committees, though, you're spot on

"It seems whenever someone tries to say 'Peace on Earth' it is met with so much resistance,"

I know. Try 'Happy Holdiays'. You'll be crucified by loving followers of Jebus.

The Joy of Shame!!!

The social sanction for the win.

It was all a misunderstanding.
Just like the president of the HOA firing the board when they disagreed with his ruling against the wreath. All just one big, hilarious misunderstanding.

HOA, DIAF.

Where's the OBVIOUS tag?

The president of the HOA (bully) was exposed to the public. Of course, he had no option but to back off the proposed daily fines. Wuss.

You have to appreciate that it took the guy a day to have his phone number changed to an unlisted one.

It's wonderful, if you want to change the world or a sign on the side of your house all you have to do is get featured on the daily show.

I'm happy that this issue has been resolved.

syberpud: It's been my belief that as the stakes get more trivial, the fighting and politics involved become more vicious.

I quit a Knights of Columbus council because of this.

From TFA: By Monday, news of the HOA was circulating worldwide on the Internet and readers were being asked to contact Kearns and the HOA to register a protest.

Behold the power of FARK!!!1!eleven

What authority does a homeowners association even have to levy fines? What if the people just didn't pay them? What would be done about that?

I have no sympathy for people who get screwed by their HOAs. They knew it was a petty, fascist little neighborhood run by power tripping busybodies when they joined.

syberpud: It's been my belief that as the stakes get more trivial, the fighting and politics involved become more vicious.

I quit a Knights of Columbus council because of this.

Oh man. I will never serve on any board ever again unless I'm being paid.

None of the three members of the board in the scenic town 270 miles southwest of Denver was available for comment late Monday. Bob Kearns, president of the board, and Jeff Heitz, both had their phone numbers changed to unlisted numbers Monday. Tammy Spezze, the third board member, did not return a call seeking comment

The thunderous wrath of the intraweb strikes again. Poor Bob and Jeff had to change their phone numbers simply because they came off as giant asshats. Now if they would just change their addresses there would indeed be peace in their community.

I don't understand what everyone is freaking out about.

I mean all the president of the HOA did was imply that peace was a symbol of the devil, that wreaths are anti-Bush and clearly anti-american and then fired everyone who disagreed with her.

What's so wrong with that?

GodsTumor
Follow-up??

I have no sympathy for people who get screwed by their HOAs. They knew it was a petty, fascist little neighborhood run by power tripping busybodies when they joined.

What happens to those who didn't join?

What happens to people who buy a house and THEN the neighborhood decides to start an HOA. This happened to my sister and she voted no for the HOA. But majority ruled and now they have an HOA.

/answers are not always as easy as you wish.

The power of teh internets - GENIUS. Now, let's all get O.J.

Dam (festive) hippies!!

pixistick: What happens to those who didn't join?

What happens to people who buy a house and THEN the neighborhood decides to start an HOA. This happened to my sister and she voted no for the HOA. But majority ruled and now they have an HOA.

/answers are not always as easy as you wish.

If you don't like the HOA, then you can giiiiiit out!

See, everything is black and white!

pixistick,

If she doesn't sign the HOA agreement, she wouldn't be bound by it.

if only dubya would put a farkin' peace sign up on the white house and bring all those damn kids home for x-mas.

/we know he won't do that
//he's insecure about his penis
///and now... with the democrats taking the reins he's insecure about his job.

////hallelujah indeed.

jrwbpw

GodsTumor
Follow-up??

O.K. I jumped the gun...
I R.T.F.A.

Old and Busted: This Article

New Hotness: Repeating the same story a day later

pixistick

If she doesn't sign the HOA agreement, she wouldn't be bound by it.

What he said. The power of the HOA comes only from a contract you would sign. She's in a good position to not sign and nobody can do a damn thing about it.

Yellowbeard

Geez, you too? Why don't you become familiar with the story before crying "Repeat!"?

This is a Follow-Up people, the HOA retracted their demand.

pixistick: What happens to those who didn't join?

What happens to people who buy a house and THEN the neighborhood decides to start an HOA. This happened to my sister and she voted no for the HOA. But majority ruled and now they have an HOA.


Few pickle jars of kerosene, and a match.

Problem solved.

Colorado deserves its own Fark tag

New Hotness: Repeating the same story a day later

Not the same story per say. It's a to the older story.

Dubya's_Coke_Dealer: Oh man. I will never serve on any board ever again unless I'm being paid.

I am SO with you on that one...

/asbestos underwear still smokin' from last volunteer board position.

She should toss a junker car in her front lawn with a peace sign wreath on it. That'll do em!

I can't believe that no one has yet posted a Seinfeld pic of the condo association meeting with Jerry's dad, where Elaine is tripped out on pain meds and she keeps on shouting "STELLA...!!"

That was the epitome of small-minded politics.


/ I blame Kramer for the lack of love for Seinfeld.
// Sticks fork up his @ss.

Wait wait.

Old and Busted: My previous comment

New Hotness: Saying I ma sorry for not RTFA

pixistick: What happens to those who didn't join?

What happens to people who buy a house and THEN the neighborhood decides to start an HOA. This happened to my sister and she voted no for the HOA. But majority ruled and now they have an HOA.


That doesn't make any sense. The authority that a HOA depends on the homeowner signing a contract willingly. They can't just roll in like you're Poland. Unless someone brings along Luca Brasi and makes you an offer you can't refuse, you don't have to join.

pixistick: What happens to people who buy a house and THEN the neighborhood decides to start an HOA. This happened to my sister and she voted no for the HOA. But majority ruled and now they have an HOA.

In that case, the HOA has no power over you until you sign the agreement.

They can make all the requests in the world, but the only thing governing you are county/city ordinances. The HOA rules don't apply to you.

They have no power to fine or otherwise sanction you.

Make sure your sister is made aware of this.

She does not have to pay any dues, nor does she have to follow any of their rules.

No one should be forced to join a HOA if they owned the house before the HOA was formed.

The HOA should be told to f*ck off, in no uncertain terms, and bags of flaming poo should be left on their doorstep until the situation resolves itself.

ponchosuperstar: What authority does a homeowners association even have to levy fines? What if the people just didn't pay them? What would be done about that?

They can put a lien on the house. And if the fines get heavy enough they can foreclose in extreme circumstances.

/compulsory membership in an HOA is unconstitutional

Oh, and for the love of god, tell her not to sign any farking contracts with them.

I just finished reading a wonderful book on the Chicago Outfit and thought of an analogy.

During its heyday, the Chicago Mob would extort "fees" from Hollywood Studios and Labor Unions for services promised and never rendered.

Let's go to the Townhouse/Condo concept. There is an association that charges fees for services promised. Unlike the mob, it provides some of these services, but not enough to justify the cost. I mean, the driveways are plowed of snow AFTER yo leave for work. That $200 monthly assessment goes to pay some guy to change the lightbulb in the hallway. Some assessment funds are raided for other purposes.

And to top it off, the fees have no where to go but up, and are not even tax deductible.

Other than feeling like a rat, this is the next reason to avoid the condo/townhouse craze that has engulfed a lot of idiots.

/not edited for speeling

TheSignPost: No one should be forced to join a HOA if they owned the house before the HOA was formed.

No one is forced to do that.

If they join an HOA that's formed after they buy their house, it's their choice.

FTA:
Bob Kearns, president of the board, and Jeff Heitz, both had their phone numbers changed to unlisted numbers Monday

Behold, the Power of Fark.


As I said yesterday there is absolutely NOTHING a Homeowners association can do to protect your property values that you can't do yourself in civil court with a Nuisance Abatement Action. The only reason to live in an HOA community is if you for some reason LIKE being forced to conform and having your every action scrutinzed and micromanaged. And if you're into that sort of thing Dominatrixes are cheaper and more satisfying.

Haha, yea. My entire neighborhood opted into a HOA except for maybe four of us. Within a year it was taken over by one of those stay-at-home busybodies who loves to control everyone else. Next think you know, all of the HOA members are having to shell out tons of money to replace non-uniform drapes, mailboxes, paint colors, etc.

/The four of us switched to pink curtains and flamingo mailboxes.

omnimancer28: /The four of us switched to pink curtains and flamingo mailboxes.

LOL, PLEASE tell me that's true.

squernt
I'm happy that this issue has been resolved.

I'm happy that it has been resolved in this way.

\Offers to pay the fines!
\\The jackasses had to change their numbers!
\\\I love it!

No one is forced to do that.

If they join an HOA that's formed after they buy their house, it's their choice.


I'm commenting on the earlier post where someone said their sister was forced to join under those circumstances.

Death to all HOA's everywhere!!


/ lovin' the anti-HOA bandwagon

They have no power to fine or otherwise sanction you.

Make sure your sister is made aware of this.

She does not have to pay any dues, nor does she have to follow any of their rules.


If this is true then that's awesome, and I will sit quietly until the next inciteful comment is made.


/ sits quietly