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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Thank you all. This is OP. We have liked a house but it doesn't have a patio or a deck. The houses in that neighborhood have it. Although not having a deck is okay, I would like to have a sunroom in that space outside. Maybe we will just pass this one then.

Also one more question. If the basement has really small windows which are not considered as exit windows, is that safe? There are no plans for anyone to stay in the basement for long hours. No plans to have a bedroom there. But my question is a generic question. Does not having ventilation in the basement pose any health risks? [/quote]

Building a patio or deck is pretty simple and I wouldn't be too afraid of the HOA if neighbors already have patios or decks similar to what you would want to build. But if you are interested in making an offer, I would reach out to the HOA President through your real estate agent to ask if there are any HOA requirements or whether following county code/permit requirements is sufficient. I'm the PP who said our HOA does very little aside from paying taxes on our forest easement. I've had 2 neighbors build decks in the past 5 yrs and the HOA had zero requirements. I'd just make an observation that you need to get the proper permits and follow the county rules because if you don't there's almost always a neighbor who will report you.

I'll also echo another poster that I'd take a screened in porch over a sunroom any day...they are always too hot/too cold. Building a real room is an addition which is much more complicated than getting approval for a deck or patio.[/quote]

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