What do you think of a Home Owner's Association that can tell you what to do inside your home?
961814
First, I am going to have to research this about Colorado...to answer your question from my views, no, it is wrong to tell anyone what they can or can't do in their own homes! I bought a half of duplex and we do have homes assoc. but I will never be told what to do in my own house...I am also a taxpayer! The witch hunt on this Smoking Ban has gotten out of hand! Citizens are going to have to stand up and be counted...whether you smoke or not, it is not the real issue..it is the gov't and their under-classmen who have decided to start and approve some of these absolutely wrong laws. What's next? How many kids you are allowed to have? How much you can drive your car? We are allowing all the commercials on TV which endorse all the "call your doctor for a RX" and all of the medical ones that are trying to get people hooked on prescription drugs! I hope everyone wakes up and sees what it is doing to our country. We have gotten away from the greatness that this country was built on...Back to the question...I don't see how they can ban owners from smoking in their own condo...I quess they would be buying mine back for a hefty price...I can't believe that this was ruled admissable in the court system. Isn't Colorado, the same state that is banning smoking but also trying to legalize pot? Go figure...wierd...I'll be anxious to hear all the answers. Great question!
645118
Seems from your description, you may possibly be right.  The question of what you are going to do about it, depends on how strongly you feel about it.  Why don't you contact your neighbors and see what their opinions are.  You might want to document some of your findings by taking pictures and keeping a log.  There are other things that you can do if you are absolutely sure that the house is operating as a brothel.  Post signs, etc.  But be sure of your facts first, else you might be liable for harassment and damages.
184041
They will tell you what your rights and responsibilities are with regard to the condo association and your ownership.  They will tell you if there is anything unusual about this particular condo.  They will read hundreds of mind-numbing pages so that you don't have to.\n\nHere's an interesting one that a condo association slipped into a public offering that I recently reviewed:  the association has hazard insurance for the building.  But there is a deductible of $5000 and the condo association will only pay $250 of that $5000 deductible towards each unit.  So in the event of a fire the unit owner has to pay $4,500 before the condo association's insurance will kick in.  (That is insurance that all of the owners pay for as part of their monthly maintenance payments.)  The unit owner can obtain a rider to their homeowner's policy that will cover them for that additional deductible for a small amount per year but would you have known about that?  No.  Not unless you read the offering plan or had an attorney review it for you.
365564
Bottom line.It is YOUR house.
255018
It depends to start a home like this you would have to incorporate in as a non profit organization and then you would have to go through the steps of establishing it as such, for details on how to incorporate a non profit organization look up the Foundation Center via Yahoo! and it will give you insight on that. Once you have establish your home the department of children and families inspect it to make sure that meets their criteria and requirements. And it also depends on the age of the people you are looking to provide housing for.
694184
This is a tough question. You should likely refer to your association handbook as it will/may have guidelines for activities such as you wish to stage. If what your rules state nothing, then you may need to meet with your association and discuss it. I am sure you are/were a professional (or a lottery winner) and know how to conduct yourself properly, but you may wish to invite some of your older neighbors out of respect and courtesy, which they are due by living proximally to you. Your immediate neighbors who live under you MUST be extended an invitation (or at least a polite warning) to this occasion. You likely do not need to include the entire community (they probably won't fit anyway) but the people who might be affected by your little soiree should at least have the opportunity, or knowledge, to have a say since it will affect THEIR evening. Common sense, put on their shoes and think about what they may want, and why they chose to live there. BTW, a little Hendrix won't hurt them...
13148
It's in your house, which is private property, so you can do anything you want.
294717
If the HOA rules you signed when you bought the house says they can, then they can.\n\nI have seen a case where an HOA told a homeowner that he needed to repair/paint his chimney. The homeowner was at the hospital with his daughter for a long time and never checked his mail. They actually sold his house out from under him. He had to go to the auction and re-buy his house. This was on 20/20 a few years ago. \n\nPersonally, I hate HOA's with a passion. The HOA boards have gone fanatical with power. HOA used to have a place, now they serve to serve themselves. The last thing I want when I spend my money on a house is for another group to tell me what I can and can't do with my own property.
42052
ask someone else who has a business next door...
942387
go to the council or housing associations
409311
An owner should have control of his or her property and should have the right to make up any rules about it htey want. The customer should vote with their feet. Go where they are happy.
1123046
Read the covenants in your hoa documents, that should tell you if they have a right or not.  If it is too technical, consult a real estate attorny, do not rely on advice you get from Y!A.
603307
A friend of mine had an idea that worked for her. She offered a free one room "re-design" party. The basic concept was that she would re-design one room in your house using only stuff you have around your house. She would take out all the furniture and start from scratch. She would go all over your house picking out items that would look great in the re-design. And then she would put the room back together using stuff you already owned.\n\nShe made it into a party by having me send out invitations to friends of mine (sort of like the candle, pampered chef, etc parties). They came sometime in the morning (between 8 and 9 AM) for just a few minutes to see the "before" of the room (my living room) being redesigned. Then they would go on their way (or they could come the night before if it suited them better). My friend set a certain time for her to be done and my friends came back at any time between 5 and 6 to see my redesigned living room and have some refreshments. It was open house style - they didn't have to stay very long it they couldn't. It generated some business for her - I know my MIL and at least a couple of my friends hired her for their homes after seeing how she redesigned my living room.\n\nFor my friend, at least, it was a great way for her to get her name out there to lots of different people with very little expense (I think the most expense was creating the invitations). I mailed the invites and handled the refreshments. She did all the work - had her hubby help with the heavy lifting stuff.\n\nShe also teamed up with the local newspaper to do a local version of "trading spaces" where she did the interior design of both places.
811362
Go to City Hall, ask for HUD assistance, good luck. Have you considered housesitting? You get paid to watch someone else's house.  Have you thought about live-in caretaker? You have options.
104240
I know that this may sound creepy...but hey, you asked.\nI think that I would go to peoples homes and see what they do when they think that no one is watching.
689953
there should be a Landlord and Tenant Board in your area that can give you advise and hopefully help arbitrate an agreement.
78032
running or working in a group home