On Wed, 17 Dec 2008 07:42:34 -0600, "HeyBub"
wrote:

"[FLORIDA] The board of directors representing The Eagles, a deed restricted
community in Odessa, was trying to keep A.J. Vizzi from parking his Ford
pickup truck in his home's driveway. HOA rules state all trucks must be
parked in a garage."

Judge renders declaratory judgment in favor of truck owner, says HOA is
insane and must pay about $100,000 in legal fees. Take drug test.

http://www.tampabays10.com/news/most...9&provider=top



When house shopping I found a single (unatttached) house that fit my
needs and more. But when I inquired about the pond in the backyard
property, I was told that the entire community can use the pond. I
guess the backyard is not private at all! I got a 14 page summary of
HOA rules. After thinking about this, I decided that HOAs can be a
very bad thing for a home owner. And then it makes it can be more
difficult to sell (if and) when that time arrives.