Quote Originally Posted by W3WN View Post
Well, there is that. But there are those who don't have a lot of choices.
How so?

Is one forced to buy a home which is located in a development governed by CC&Rs?

Or does living in an area free of such things put people in too close a proximity to Les Undesirables?

ETA:

I've had to resort to similar antenna schemes when renting but if I'm going to lay out my hard-earned shekels on purchased property, it damn sure isn't going to be for something that is subject to the whims of egotists. Non-HOA housing isn't that hard to find, even though one may have a longer commute as a result. It's all about priorities. I don't need the 'safety' of a gated community and can take care of mine and my own just fine without such.