Can I ask my HOA to stop texting me?

Can I ask my HOA to stop texting me?

Member since 2023 · 7 posts · 2 votes

Can one limit the communication channels with the hoa to physical correspondence and calls for life /death, real emergencies?

Context: I own a small condo in a 3 condo unit, which I'm currently renting out. 3rd floor owner texts me at least twice a week for small nuisances about the tenants that bother only her (2nd floor owner hasn't complained once). 

I've gotten to the point of blocking her phone number and wanted to send her a letter saying she can only communicate through me via physical mail letters. Would that be legal? 

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Member since 2023 · 39 posts · 18 votes
2y

You absolutely can, but keep in mind HOA can be tough to deal with sometimes

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  • Member since 2023 · 7 posts · 2 votes
    3y

     Thank you for your quick response really appreciate it. Where would I be able to find the fines for issues like this?

  • Real Estate Professional · West Palm Beach, FL · Member since 2012 · 23k+ posts · 13k+ votes
    3y
    Quote from @Account Closed:
    Quote from @Andrea Fajardo:

     Thank you for your quick response really appreciate it. Where would I be able to find the fines for issues like this?



    Stop Unwanted Robocalls and Texts

    https://www.fcc.gov › consumers › guides › stop-unwanted-robocalls-and-texts

    I’m guessing this regulation doesn’t apply in this situation.
  • Cliff H.Pro Member
    Rental Property Investor · Nashua, NH · Member since 2014 · 610 posts · 486 votes
    3y

    @Andrea Fajardo to be clear, are you asking if there's a way to block a neighbor from texting you about tenants you placed that are causing your neighbor disruption? If you provided your contact info (whether directly or via an owner contact list) you've provided permission for contact and this is not in the realm of robocalls or text messaging spam. 

  • Ronald RohdePro Member
    Attorney · Dallas, TX · Member since 2016 · 5k+ posts · 2k+ votes
    2y

    Sure, just block the numbers and communicate only via email or letter

  • Member since 2023 · 39 posts · 18 votes
    2y

    You absolutely can, but keep in mind HOA can be tough to deal with sometimes

  • Ronald RohdePro Member
    Attorney · Dallas, TX · Member since 2016 · 5k+ posts · 2k+ votes
    2y
    Quote from @John Key:

    You absolutely can, but keep in mind HOA can be tough to deal with sometimes


     That is an understatement!

  • New to Real Estate · CA · Member since 2023 · 33 posts · 27 votes
    2y
    Quote from @Ronald Rohde:
    Quote from @John Key:

    You absolutely can, but keep in mind HOA can be tough to deal with sometimes


     That is an understatement!

    Is it that bad? I was thinking about starting with a condo, but hearing this is a red flag for me


  • Ned J.Pro Member
    Investor · Manteca, CA · Member since 2017 · 1k+ posts · 2k+ votes
    2y

    So this is a neighbor.... not the HOA running the condo? BIG difference...

    If its the HOA, then they have power to make your life hell if you ignore their attempts at contact to resolve an issue

    If its a neighbor, you can tell them to FO and leave you alone...block their number.....totally ignore them etc. If you feed the crazy, they keep coming back.

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