"Holiday decorations and celebrations seem to bring out the worst in many homeowners' associations. Over the years, I've heard so many HOA horror stories of banning decorations or having draconian rules about what homeowners can put up, but a Halloween notice from an HOA that's going viral now is definitely the wildest one I've ever seen."
"As we prepare for Halloween, the [redacted] HOA board would like to address an ongoing concern that has affected the quality of our neighborhood celebration in recent years. Our community has long taken pride in offering a safe, charming, and well-organized Halloween experience; something that unfortunately has attracted large groups from outside neighborhoods."
"These visitors often arrive in packed vehicles, crowd our streets, and diminish the experience for our own children. Last year, this influx led not only to depleted candy supplies but also to instances of property damage; something we simply cannot tolerate in a neighborhood that values order and respect."
Homeowners' associations often impose strict or draconian rules on holiday decorations and celebrations. Some HOAs restrict homeowners' displays or enforce bans. One HOA warned that outside visitors attracted by a well-organized neighborhood Halloween arrive in packed vehicles, crowd streets, and diminish the experience for local children. The HOA reported last year's influx depleted candy supplies and caused instances of property damage. The HOA framed its position as preserving a safe, charming, well-organized celebration and stated that such influxes cannot be tolerated in a neighborhood that values order and respect.
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