{"id":16154,"date":"2025-03-20T06:17:25","date_gmt":"2025-03-20T13:17:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/?p=16154"},"modified":"2025-03-26T12:25:22","modified_gmt":"2025-03-26T19:25:22","slug":"does-hoa-own-the-land","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/does-hoa-own-the-land\/","title":{"rendered":"Do HOAs Own the Land Your Property Sits On?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Purchasing property or land in an HOA involves important considerations beyond just the HOA fees. One key question many buyers have is: Do HOAs own the land?<\/em><\/strong> <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While you legally own your home or vacant lot, the homeowners association (HOA) enforces rules that can significantly impact how you use it. From construction restrictions<\/strong> to parking limitation<\/strong>s, understanding an HOA’s authority is crucial, especially if you plan to build a home or store vehicles on your property. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this guide, we’ll break down your rights as a property owner and how HOA regulations might affect your plans<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Does the HOA Actually Own Your Land? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before we get into the details of what an HOA can and can’t do, we should first answer the question of whether the HOA owns the land your property sits on.<\/a> The answer is no. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you purchase a lot in an HOA-managed community, you are still the legal owner <\/strong>of that land. If you bought a home, you are the owner of the house and the land beneath it. However, the property is still subject to the HOA’s governing documents<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These documents are also called Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions, or CC&Rs. Although there are similarities between communities, the governing documents of each HOA are NOT universal. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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List your unused space<\/h3>\r\n

People are earning $1,000s per year from their garages and outdoor space.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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Approve your renters<\/h3>\r\n

You're in control. Approve who rents and the hours of access.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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Get paid monthly<\/h3>\r\n

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