Hoa Property Rights Clarification

Summary

Review your original HOA agreement to determine if common areas were identified. In Pennsylvania, common areas are typically owned by the HOA, and significant decisions like selling property usually require a majority vote. Consult a local real estate attorney for personalized advice.

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I have a HOA question, is that okay
Of course, ****. I'd be glad to help with your HOA question. Could you please specify your query and also mention your location?
I am in Philadelphia
Hello ****, sure. Please go ahead and ask your question about HOA.
I live in a planned community since *. When I purchased my home there was a legal document that was signed as agreement to a HOA and the amount of the fee that had to be paid along with all other documents that required signatures. There are two common areas in our community that the fees are used to maintain. One of the common areas (which is bigger than the other) was supposed to originally have huses built on it but was decided against, so it than became a commons area. The larger of the common area is fenced dividing us from another community. we (the community) are now being called into a meeting telling us that a developer is going to build on the property that belongs to our community because they were told that that (vacant lot) belongs to the city. Do we have any legal rights to this land.
It's crucial to examine the original HOA agreement, and if it identified the common areas. In Pennsylvania:
- Common areas are generally owned by the HOA.
- Owners have rights to use these areas.
- Significant decisions, like selling common property, usually require a majority vote.
You might want to consult a local real estate attorney.

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Thank you
You're welcome, ****! If you have any other questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask. Best of luck with your HOA situation!