Exterior Painting HOA violations

The H.O.A and homeowners have a sort of love hate relationship. HOA does a lot of things like maintaining the parks and pools. and other neighborhood amenities. All which include enforcing certain precedents and standards which often lead to financial penalties. especially in the more prominent neighborhoods everything is about an image and being uniform in appearance , making it marketable and attractive to other prospective home buyers . Tasks like keeping your yard mowed and manicured, having your house in tip top shape, and also the color of your painted home . Each HOA is different some more lenient than others . With that being said getting your house painted can sometime be a long drawn out process.

First , You Have To Get Approval For Painting

some HOA's have a list of approved colors to choose from when repainting your home. Sometimes it'll be quite a few to choose from , other times the colors are limited. Before you paint if you have a color in mind send in a request with your colors . they'll either approve it or not. I've found out some associations get back to you rather quickly and some take up to 30 days . Just be patient and I'm sure they'll get to you soon.

Why the HOA approval is recommended

If you are thinking by passing the rules of approval , I believe it would be wise not to . Home Owner's Association Holds a lot of weight when it comes to the appearance of your neighborhood and homes.Restrictions include Fences, parking, and landscaping. A paint job isn't worth subsequent fines and legal battles that come with violations . HOA's exist to protect the homes value

If you are thinking of painting the exterior of your home without the approval of your HOA, you might want to think again. Homeowner’s Associations hold a lot of power when it comes to the appearance of your home. These restrictions include fences, parking, landscaping, and, you guessed it, your home’s paint color.

Once Approved You Can Schedule The Work

As soon as you are approved to get the work done. Get with your handyman or contractor for the date of the project and convey it with your HOA. This will let them know the work is being done and you're staying compliant.