Question:
Our HOA. Property owners association is insisting that we mitigate land on our property that is under Ocrm DHEC jurisdiction in a threatening manner with intent to cause financial harm. If we mitigate we violate an order by DHEC which we are clearly not going to do. Can an HOA/Property owners association wield that power? They are also fining us a very large sum of money without merit and without showing how they calculated the monetary value of their claim . They have held us up from building on our buildable lot for over a year now and we need your help and guidance. We are property owners in good standing being harassed financially by our POA
– Jill
Answer:
Hi Jill,
Federal and state laws trump the rules and regulations of a homeowners association. As such, the DHEC’s order takes precedence. As for threats and harassment, it may be worth talking to an attorney for advice on how to proceed.
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