real-estate hoa tennessee
Can my HOA approve of only certain vendors for fence installation?
<p>My HOA has an &quot;Approved&quot; list of vendors for fence installation. My question is, is this legal? I want to use a contractor that aligns more with my budget that is licensed and insured, but not on their list. It doesn't seem legal that I can't choose who does the work to my home.</p>
<p>The CCR's state:</p>
<blockquote>
<p><strong>Section 1. Construction Review and Approval</strong> Except for the developer, from and after the completion of construction and first
sale by the developer of each and every improved lot situated within
[neighborhood name], no house, garage, deck, stationary playhouse,
pool, outbuildings, fence, wall, or other above-ground structure shall
be commenced, erected or maintained upon any such lot, nor shall any
exterior addition to, change in or alteration of any of said
structures be made until complete final plans and specifications
showing the nature, kind, shape, height, materials, basic exterior
finishes and colors, location and floor plan threrof, and showing
front, side and rear elevations thereof and the names of the builder,
general contractor and all sub contractors have been submitted to and
approved by the developer prior to sale of all the lots in
[neighborhood name] or, after such time, by the associateion's board
of directors or by an architectural control committee composed of 3 or
more persons appointed by said board as to harmony of exterior design
and general quality with the existing standards of the existing
standard of the neighborhood and as to location in relation to
surrounding structures and topography.</p>
</blockquote>
<p>According to them this gives them the right to specify specific vendors allowed for use. There is not any talk about the process to get a company approved. Just their fence guidelines checklist stating it has to an approved company and lists 5 companies.</p>

<p>Generally speaking yes, an HOA can do this, unless there is some Tennessee specific statute that provides otherwise of which I am not aware.</p>
