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BroadHopper · 03-18-2013, 06:53 AM

Many of the associations are 'over anal' on rules and regulation. Some are run by outside management and some are run by the homeowners. Some have good financial background and some don't. If you want to live in an association you need to do your homework.

Most of the associations were formed before the Baby Boomers came on the scene. The new generation is looking for different amenities than the past generation. Try and find an association that will allow storage of boat, trailer, RV, snowmachines, personal watercrafts etc. They are few. Some associations don't even have guest parking!

Many realtors in the area may have the rules and regulations of a particular associations and I find they don't have all the amendments. It will be wise to approach the association and ask for the rules and regulations including amendments as well as finance history. Most, but not all will have the info handy. Be suspicious of the ones that gives you the run around. If possible talk to someone other than the seller about the association.

Southdown/LongBay had many units on Foreclosure/short sale in the past few years. Foreclosures usually results in association fees not being paid so it is really not fair to fault the association. You can look into this.

Southdown/LongBay units were built by various builders in the area. Some units are well built and some needs a lot to be desire. So there is a lot of homework. Roche Realty and or the owners are not always truthful in their disclosure. Good Luck on you relocation.

03-18-2013, 06:53 AM	#4
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,574 Thanks: 3,210 Thanked 1,103 Times in 794 Posts	Homeowners Association Many of the associations are 'over anal' on rules and regulation. Some are run by outside management and some are run by the homeowners. Some have good financial background and some don't. If you want to live in an association you need to do your homework. Most of the associations were formed before the Baby Boomers came on the scene. The new generation is looking for different amenities than the past generation. Try and find an association that will allow storage of boat, trailer, RV, snowmachines, personal watercrafts etc. They are few. Some associations don't even have guest parking! Many realtors in the area may have the rules and regulations of a particular associations and I find they don't have all the amendments. It will be wise to approach the association and ask for the rules and regulations including amendments as well as finance history. Most, but not all will have the info handy. Be suspicious of the ones that gives you the run around. If possible talk to someone other than the seller about the association. Southdown/LongBay had many units on Foreclosure/short sale in the past few years. Foreclosures usually results in association fees not being paid so it is really not fair to fault the association. You can look into this. Southdown/LongBay units were built by various builders in the area. Some units are well built and some needs a lot to be desire. So there is a lot of homework. Roche Realty and or the owners are not always truthful in their disclosure. Good Luck on you relocation. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.