HOA Threatens $100 Daily Fine Over Christmas Snowman, Citing Secret 47-Page Rulebook
A woman is facing $100 daily fines from her HOA over her Christmas decorations, based on a 47-page secret rulebook. The fight has gone viral online.
Could your Christmas lights cost you your house? For one woman, a festive display has ignited a high-stakes battle with her Homeowners Association (HOA), complete with threats of hefty fines and allegations of targeted harassment. The story, which gained traction on Reddit, has become a flashpoint in the ongoing debate between holiday cheer and strict community rules.
A Secret Rulebook and a $100-a-Day Threat
A woman's holiday decorating joy turned to dread just two days after she put up her multicolored lights and a large inflatable snowman. According to her post on Reddit, she received a violation notice from her HOA threatening a $100-per-day fine. The alleged violations stemmed from a secret, 47-page rulebook she claims she was never given.
Her crimes against curb appeal included using colored lights instead of clear ones, the presence of an inflatable decoration, and decorating before the sanctioned date of December 1st. When she protested, a manager reportedly told her, “Ignorance of the rules doesn’t excuse violation of them.”
The Neighbor's Snowman: A Smoking Gun?
Making matters worse, she discovered that her next-door neighbor, who had an almost identical display, had received no such letter. This raised suspicions of selective enforcement—a practice that could be her legal saving grace. According to Peyton Bolin Law, HOAs are legally required to enforce rules consistently. If they target one homeowner while ignoring another for the same violation, their claim can be invalidated.
From Festive Fines to Foreclosure Threats
While the dispute seems trivial, an HOA's power is anything but. Financial experts warn that if a homeowner refuses to pay fines, the association can place a lien on their property. In a worst-case scenario, they can even initiate foreclosure proceedings. While organizations like CMA Communities state that such rules exist to “maintain a uniform and attractive appearance” and protect property values, the potential consequences can be massive.
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