> It gets even more specific than that, while home owner's associations don't generate laws that lead to criminal penalties when broken, the rules HOA's create are legally binding and have probably a significant impact on many people's quality of life and every day freedom.
HOA rules aren't laws of any kind; they are legally binding only because you have entered into a contract to obey them.
> People living with HOA's have opted for trading in freedoms for slightly higher property values.
Or, they have opted to live in modern homes: HOAs are usually established by developers, and virtually all new development (ISTR seeing figures of 80% in CA) is subject to HOAs.
HOA rules aren't laws of any kind; they are legally binding only because you have entered into a contract to obey them.
> People living with HOA's have opted for trading in freedoms for slightly higher property values.
Or, they have opted to live in modern homes: HOAs are usually established by developers, and virtually all new development (ISTR seeing figures of 80% in CA) is subject to HOAs.