A lot of people may assume that owning your home means you can make whatever kind of changes you’d like. However, if you live in a neighborhood with a homeowner’s association (HOA), that’s not always true, especially when it comes to DIY patio projects. Your HOA can step in and block, or even force you to take down, your beloved patio. Their reasoning varies, depending on where you live, but it typically has to do with property values, uniformity, and compliance with your neighborhood’s rules. Here are some common reasons HOAs have been cracking down on DIY patios in recent years.
