fwiw, HOA’s aren’t the only way to get some restrictions on your property. My home in PA was deed restricted by the original subdivision covenant (circa 1890). I was not allowed to have a commercial stable, have a manure pit, run a tannery, or run a boarding house. That last one actually caused me some concern because I did have a roommate paying me rent. Not sure if neighbors were in violation of the covenant when they bought commercial steer manure to augment their veggie garden.
There was no enforcement arm that I’m aware of though.
I have the old covenant docs… They weren’t disclosed to me till settlement so I had to do some speed reading to make sure I could live with the conditions. I’ll have to dig them up and re-read them.
