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Old 12-20-2006, 03:39 PM
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HOA lawn maintenace fees

What is the name of your state? South Carolina

I recently bought a house in this subdivision and closed on it in Sept. At that time, the HOA signed a contract with a lawn maintenance firm to maintain our properties for $62.50 per month per home, effective Oct. 1, 2006, for 51 weeks. Recently we received a letter from the HOA saying that this fee is being increased to $120.00 per month per home, effective immediately. Is this legal? It seems to me to be breach of contract. Also, I feel the maintenance company did a "bait and switch", bidding the contract at a low price and raising the cost at their convenience. What recourse do I have? I cannot afford $120.00 per month for somebody to mow my lawn.
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Old 12-20-2006, 03:46 PM
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Q: Is this legal?

A: Yes. Your post is one reason I would never get anywhere near a HOA....
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Old 12-20-2006, 04:02 PM
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Can you please explain to me how it is legal? The contract is for 51 weeks, and we are nowhere near that time frame.
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Old 12-20-2006, 04:29 PM
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Can you please explain to me how it is legal? The contract is for 51 weeks, and we are nowhere near that time frame.
Read your CCRs.
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