Robert I thought of you when I saw this!

[63getelevision]

My property needs to be neater than it is, but it has not reached critical mass, yet. The tip top neighbors are few, but the "worst" as far as what's visible, are within reason. There's definately a limit as to what HOAs should expect.

 

[re563]

I'm not sure what you were driving at there 63getelevision--The point that I was making here is that HOA's have there place but there are alot of things that go way beyond a HOA and I was widing the scope of what is going on in this country

 

[63getelevision]

sorry

I was referring to Code Enforcement, but never mind.

 

[andrewinorlando]

It's very simple....if you buy a home where a HOA exists, then you agree to abide by the deed restrictions and covenants set by the HOA. Make sure you know what they are before you sign on the dotted line. Don't assume you can just live with them. That does not mean that any HOA anywhere in the USA is permitted to make rules which violate local, state or federal laws. And trust me, some will unknowingly try. HOA's like any other governing body, have a purpose. If you don't want to be a part of that, then don't. It's not for everyone. But the bottom line is that no HOA can create rules or enforce rules that violate the laws of the state in which they reside. Those rules are considered by any court to be unenforceable, or null and void, just as signing a contract (lease) which contains clauses that violate the law are null and void. It's no different than a HOA making a rule that says we don't allow our homeowners to sell to black people. Violates Title IV and would be illegal. And the HOA can find itself smack dab in the middle of a lawsuit. Rules vary by state as to the culpability of the individual members of the board in any suit, but this is all simple private law.

So, if you want a clothesline, make sure they're allowed and/or protected by environmental law....then hang away!!

 

[mattywashboy]

I'm pretty sure there is nowhere in australia that does not allow you to line dry your clothes, i could be wrong maybe but certainly not in WA i believe.
Line drying is awesome, i love the freshness of line dried clothes with the scent of the detergent or softner and the natural smell of the outdoors, it provides really nice laundry. Especially bedsheets, love sleeping on fresh line dried bedlinen. Clothes dryers are good for softening things and drying in wet weather, plus towels come out real nice but i still prefer line drying

 

[toggleswitch]

Wrinkle reduction? Do I fit in there?

Twenty minutes in the dryer (out of a normal 60) before line- drying does a great job of fluffing, softening, wrnkle reducttion and energy conservation as well as a fresh-scented load.

The best of both worlds.

 

[westyslantfront]

The only thing I have against hanging the clothes outside is that they are usually softer when machine dried, especially terry towels.

Ross

 

[polkanut]

Line dried bath towels are great for exfoliation of the skin.

 

[neptunebob]

Problem and a question...

We used to have a clotheline and liked it. It ran from the deck to a tree. This year we had a problem with carpenter ants and the exterminator said that the clothesline was like a bridge for the ants to go from the tree to the house. I think I will get a clotheline that is inside a reel and will have a metal pole at the end but will that keep the ants away? Perhaps I could spray a lot of Raid on the pole?

If you violate a HOA rule, what are the sanctions? Could they evict you like a landlord? But if they were like a landlord, would they not fix, at least, the gutter that was dented?

Makes me wonder what people can do on their property. In our neighborhood we have a man who is going through depression, is Not a Chippendale model, and inherited a house. When he does yard work in hot weather, he wears nothing but a red Speedo. It's really hard to miss when driving down the street. Do I have the right to tell him to choose more fashionable swimwear? It would be OK if he had a clothesline, but he would probably have the Speedos on it too!

 

[abcomatic]

HI guys, I can't stay long here. I have to wring the sheets out from the Maytag and them have to hang them on the line. What a great day in the country to hang clothes out. Bye for now, Gary

 

[neptunebob]

Hi Gary, we should get your nice weather maybe tomorrow. Meanwhile, I have my bedspread on rails of our deck, hope the ants don't use it as a footbridge to the house. Anyone here have that happen?