Gypsy Jan
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Homeowners' Associations in Baja?
1. Are they legal, do they have any enforcement powers?
2. If so, what are they and how much punitive force do they have?
3. Would you buy a home in a community with a Homeowners' Association in Baja?
4. If yes, why?
5. If no, why?
Thanks for your input 
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JZ
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Yes they are legal if established correctly.
Yes, I would buy into a neighboorhood with one. Who wants to be subjected to the guy down the street painting his house some bizzare color and
draging your value down.
They are not for everyone, certaintly. But for some they give a piece of mind. To each their own.
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Dave
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Legally constituted with detailed enforcement powers, homeowner associations have legal status.
All this really means is that some entity can sue another.
C&Rs are only enforceable if you can outlast your opponent in court. Bring barrels of money and be very patient.
Get my drift?
<Would I buy a home in a community with a Homeowners' Association in Baja?>
It's better than nothing.....just.
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Sharksbaja
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Can be handy if you live in the U.S. and leave your place unoccupied for periods of time. The association may also provide security (legit) and it
gives neighbors a common denominator.
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Homeowner's Associations.
50 years ago in the USA, homeowner's associations were mandatory...for the obvious reasons.
Thirty years ago in Baja Sur, homeowner's associations were not needed or even considered...for the obvious reasons.
Present day Baja Sur homeowner's associations are mandatory...for the obvious reasons.
People come to Baja for obvious reasons..just at different times.
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bajajudy
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We own property up the East Cape that has a homeowners assn. It is called a horizontal condominium. As far as I can see they sure do alienate
neighbors but I guess that they serve some purpose. I dont think that I would buy into another one. It really is a moot question if the developers
still own most of the property.....they can vote down anything or install any new bylaw.
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wilderone
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HOAs have the potential to be your worst enemy. Misuse of funds, oppression, fines, legal repurcussions and their fees, etc. HOAs are organized like
private corporations. Be sure you read every word of your Bylaws, CC&Rs and Rules; show up at meetings and stay on top of how money is spent.
The members of the Board of Directors most likely have no legal expertise, or even office procedure expertise, may have ulterior motives, etc. Read
Cal Civil Code sec. 1350, et seq. to learn of some HOA issues. American Homeowner's Resource Center (website) is opposed to HOAs, and provides a lot
of info. on HOA pitfalls.
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jrbaja
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I think they are really great
Then the members can get group rates on the excursions, bmws, boob jobs, tummy tucks and "blond " hair while ranting about how badly they are treated
by their workers and talk do do about whoever didn't make it to the meeting!
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Bruce R Leech
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I would not own a house with a homeowners assn. that is one of the main reasons I moved to Mexico in the first place. If the man next door wants to
raise pigs on his land then more power to him. I dont want the government telling me what I can do in my own house.
[Edited on 5-18-2005 by Bruce R Leech]
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rts551
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why move to baja if this is what you want
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