Reply #54: Yes, new constructions in Southern California are practically under HOA [View All]

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I think that in California they passed some laws limiting the powers of these governments.

I lived in California for several years and was amazed how all those people who moved to California to do their own thing, all those conservative Republicans who believe in small government - or so they say - willingly submitted themselves to leave under bylaws that they did not vote nor approved.

I think that it started with Proposition 13 that limited property taxes. Thus, new sub divisions had to fund them by other means with different taxes. Also, in most cases they would start building on unincorporated land, so the developers would establish these 'CCR' rules.

With housing markets exploding, many homeowners think that having associations preserve the value of their homes. In some of them campaign yard signs, or any signs, are not allowed on private property.