An irritated homeowner took to social media to vent about their HOA's arbitrary refusal of a much-needed home upgrade.
The thread, posted on an anti-HOA subreddit, explained the frustrating situation they found themselves in with the HOA. After detailing a series of annoying incidents, they mentioned that installing a window AC unit drew the association's wrath: "I get a violation letter for having an AC unit without permission."
They described how out of the way one would have to go to even see the unit, which is only visible from a certain spot, and they added, "Why the f*** are you looking up at my bedroom window?"
The homeowner pointed out that she's perimenopausal, so not having the comfort of AC is particularly grating. She noted that the rules are inconsistently applied and her suffering is "All because 3 board members are the arbiters of what I can and can't do, in vague CC&R."
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Given the nature of the subreddit, the comments were naturally on the side of the homeowner.
"Yet another reminder to simply not buy in an HOA," said one comment.
Another advised, "If it's not against the CC&R and they keep bugging you, get a cease and desist letter and give it to the board. Go to the meetings and during discussion ask who else is getting unlawful violations."
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