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[quote=Anonymous]https://hillcrestmgmt.com/can-police-enforce-hoa-rules/

[quote]When your neighbor is causing trouble

Can police enforce HOA rules? If the behavior is not illegal, the answer is “no”. Here’s what to do if your HOA is not enforcing association rules. In either case, whether your neighbor is doing something illegal or simply violating an association rule, document and gather proof. Your HOA or property management company will not send violation letters based on hearsay, and police cannot do much without evidence.

If you know someone is doing something illegal, call the police. If a homeowner is selling drugs or partying too loudly or violently, call the police as soon as you can. Take photos or a video, or get them there while it is happening. The mistake homeowners often make is calling the HOA first, but this will slow down the process. It is not an association’s or property manager’s responsibility to resolve illegal issues, or to call the police on something they weren’t there to witness. Further, your association board or property management is not likely to pick sides, as this tends to make things worse.

If you see something, say something. If you feel your safety is at risk or you are uncomfortable, call the police. That is what they are there for. And go to your property management company when someone violates a rule, bylaw, or declaration. But they aren’t likely to come out if your neighbor’s noise is bothering you. According to HOAleader.com, Joe Winkler, vice president of marketing at Keystone Pacific Property Management in Irvine, CA, points out,

“It’s very dangerous to mix up the HOA’s authority with the police department’s authority.”[/quote][/quote]

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