A Texas Homeowner’s Association requested that a homeowner expecting a baby at Christmas remove early Christmas décor after the family installed it on November 1. The residents responded by adding an inflatable Grinch to their lawn labeled “HOA.” You can read the full story here.  Meanwhile, in Phoenix, homeowners faced reminders not to decorate the week before Thanksgiving.

Christmas-Related HOA Rules

Christmas-related HOA rules often dictate the time frame for Christmas decorations, such as 30 days before or two weeks after Christmas day. Other rules may prohibit blinking lights, lights over a certain wattage, or time restrictions for lights. Certain Homeowner’s Associations also restrict amplified music and decorations of an unreasonable design or magnitude.

While some merry individual’s love of Christmas knows no end. It is good to consider that some people do not share the same passion or even remember the holiday season. We all live in a community together and must find ways to respect one another. This respect could mean more tolerance for your block’s overly excited Clark Griswold or toning down celebrations to meet community compliance.

Restrictions by Homeowner’s Association

Now is a great time to review your HOA’s Restrictions and Covenants. Most homeowners receive a copy at their closing, or they may be accessed online through the Register of Deeds Office. The Covenants are often created for the benefit of all homeowners and are intended to maintain property condition, value, or uniformity. The rules on holiday décor may be broad and simple or focused and specific. But many Covenants provide no restrictions on holiday décor at all.

Remember, Hyde Law Firm, P.A. handles a wide range of HOA issues all year. We can help you regardless of whether you are on the HOA board and need assistance with restrictions and covenants or a resident who needs advocacy.

Contact us today at 864-804-6330.