Katy Neighborhoods with HOA’s
The Benefits vs. Regulations of living under s Katy Home Owner’s Association
My family and I have never experienced living in a neighborhood with HOA’s before Katy, Texas. Meaning the fees or the benefits. There are plenty of benefits, and I had to overcome my frustration with the fact that I could not have chickens in the backyard (Even if they are kept inside an enclosure?” I asked the representative on the phone in disbelief, while she practically snorted Absolutely NOT!”) before I could stop to appreciate the strengths of HOA’s! Well, after I got over my initial trepidation with this new idea, I decided to explore what I could do in my backyard. Or at the park, the gym, the pool, and all the other beautiful amenities that we, after $700 a year, bought rights to!
“So I can’t have more than two in-laws at the pool with us?” I asked the clubhouse receptionist, as she gave me the tour.” This time I think my jaw was dropping, because she looked at me funny with her head tilted, as she slowly nodded, That’s right, maam.” So I need to call up those friends and family members that I promised could come over and swim for the Fourth of July party! Other plans are now necessary.
The gym has been a real good deal though, as I use it about twice a month. At least now, I don’t have to feel guilty for paying a monthly due, and not ever making an appearance at said institution! It has a TV though, large and loud, so maybe I’ll go work out just to get some Me time,” away from the kids, and feel productive at the same time. Hmmmm, what would I look like after 30 minutes of treadmill? At the rate of twice a month, of course.
The kids, undoubtedly, are getting the most out of the park and surrounding walking trail, complete with a gorgeous pagoda, pond and waterfall. And Beware of Alligators”sign. Really? This place is something else! I guess I won’t be bringing Lacey, our little Chihuahua and Yorkie mix to the pond for a walk! I can just see that now; my baby, as alligator bait…
Needless to say, this country girl at heart isn’t completely sold on HOA rules and regulations, (I only get to have two yard sales a year?” The representative, very tired of me by now, sighs loudly. Yes, and only on these dates…”) I’ll see more benefits in time, I’m sure, in time.
Obviously this was a humorous take on being in neighborhoods with HOA regulations. What do you think? Are you in a similar neighborhood and do you like the rules? What kind of benefits do you have? Or maybe you live in a restriction-free” area. I would love to hear your viewpoint!
