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Old October 6th, 2008
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Default Re: Community Bylaws State No Carrying of Weapons?

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Originally Posted by The Drew View Post
How is it exactly that these HOA's get away with being "private organizations" when essentially they are no different than a local government.

They take in "taxes" via "dues", write ordinances, and enforce them through fines, and if you don't pay either fines or the taxes, they put a lien on your home...

Of course they're exempt from lots of rules because they're not a government...
Because when you buy in one of these HOA's if you look at your deed you don't own the land. The Corp. still owns the land and you are buying rights to use the land.
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