[quote=spdrun]Even if you did start an HOA, there’s nothing that can force them to opt into the unholy thing.
If they really have 20+ people living in a 3-4 bedroom home, research your city’s/town’s health codes. There’s probably a minimum square footage per person, max people per bathroom, etc.
One could always tip the health department about a vermin problem and let them investigate.
Then again, you chose to live in a non-HOA-infected neighborhood, which comes with many advantages and a few disadvantages. Short of there being an actual health/safety hazard to yourself, I’d do exactly nothing. No point in making enemies or hurting people who are possibly sharing because they’re working hard for little money.[/quote]
I concur. There are plenty of HOA neighborhoods where everybody gets to tell everyone else how to live their lives…right down the which colors they can paint their houses, to what plants they can plant in their own yards, to whether or not they can park their own cars in their own driveways (or keep garage doors open for more than a few minutes). While I appreciate the desire to get rid of the few bad apples (totally get the desire to get rid of truly bad apples), it might be a good idea to choose your battles.
If the neighbors are committing crimes or making the neighborhood truly unsafe in some way — or even if their cars are lined up and down the streets, preventing people from parking in front of their own houses — that might be a good reason to say something (perhaps to the residents first). If it’s just because you perceive them as doing something that “lowers property values,” that’s a bit more questionable, IMHO. Many people value the freedom that allows people to make their own decisions regarding their homes, and they are more than willing to pay extra for these freedoms.
