When a local (county) government requires a POA or HOA by ordinance for new subdivisions they become increasingly harder to avoid. And being in an HOA is NOT like entering into a contract, it is like being subject to a quasi-governemntal agency.
PS - I DON’T want the hassle of an HOA and I don’t live with one (I purchased my property years beffore the local HOA requirement came into effect).
PPS - Please enlightn me as to the “benefits” of being abused by one of these Nazi-like organizations. We already have the racist “ ‘Mexicans’ shouldn’t be allowed to fly flags, benefit” - can you think of any others?
First, I, like you, don't live under one. It is a major benefit for people who don't want to do outrageous things on their property and don't wish to live in a neighborhood with people who do. (i.e. I give up my right to park cars on blocks in the front yard if you will too.) We hear the seemingly annoying limitations that come from HOAs, but the routine, reasonable limitations never make the news. Outside of communities with HOAs, there are plenty of examples of properties where people have created eyesores and nuisances.