Jealous neighbors file petty complaint over man’s generator usage during blackout— but he wasn’t even in their HOA
'While the rest of the community was without power, you were seen watching the game on your TV and carrying on as usual...'
In a bizarre turn of events, a homeowner receives a warning letter from the Homeowners Association (HOA) for using a generator during a power outage. Apparently, his power backup caused excessive noise and disrupted the entire neighborhood. The video was shared on Roofis-TV's (@roofistv) TikTok page on September 10, 2024.
@roofistv So the power was out for a few days and the Local hoa was jealous that I had a backup power system to power my home and they did not. #hoa #karen #poweroutage #generator #backuppower ♬ original sound - Roofis-TV
"Dear Non-HOA Homeowner, we are writing in response to several complaints received from HOA members regarding the recent power outage," the letter began, before explaining to him how his actions — using a backup generator — raised concerns in the community. While the generator wasn't prohibited, the notice said that "excessive noise" caused by it created unnecessary chaos. "Such noise during an already stressful situation aggravated the discomfort for those without power," the notice added. Now, to some extent, it could be a genuine reason to raise concern, but wait until you take a closer look at the notice. "Several HOA members were frustrated by the fact that while the rest of the community was without power, you were seen watching the game on your TV and carrying on as usual," they said. Moreover, the HOA asked him to consider getting a quieter alternative and also be mindful of his neighbors. In fact, the association asked the man to limit his activities during the power outage so as not to frustrate the households without electricity. "I hope this letter serves you as a reminder to maintain community harmony, even during challenging situations," the letter mentioned.
HOAs' fiascos have become very common; in fact, more often than not, we hear homeowners rant about how the associations have made their lives miserable by enforcing ridiculous rules. A study by Frontdoor surveyed 1,000 American homeowners and found that the majority (70%) would prefer to live without an HOA if they were to buy a new home. Moreover, it was also seen that 1 in 3 house owners have had such a bad experience dealing with HOAs that it made them want to leave the community. Among various issues, three common reasons that make homeowners frustrated with the association are excessive fees, inconsistent rule enforcement, and, of course, poor communication.
Meanwhile, the homeowner received immense support from people who just couldn't understand the absurdity of the HOAs. For instance, @lindaanidorickel commented, "You know, it might be worth it to consult an attorney just to see what your state’s laws/recommendations are for that kind of thing. On the face of it, it seems so absurd, but it wouldn’t hurt to check." @scrabblegirl wrote, "I'd write back, pointing out that if the HOA member stopped paying HOA dues. They could afford their own generators."
@itsme.valerie07 said, "They should've bought a generator if they're gonna be mad about you having power lmao." @usabiogirl79 suggested, "Get a whole-home generator so you can turn on ALL the lights, TVs & AC, and still have 2 or 3 gas-powered generators running outside to make lots of noise while powering Christmas lights covering the yard." @kat shared, "I was without power. Some of my neighbors had generators, and I never once thought to complain about the noise. What the f**k!"
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