What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA.
I had recently purchased a condo with plans of making minor fix ups, some cosmetic. One of the changes I planned on making was to the airconditioning units, replacing them with newer more energy efficient ones, as they were very old. I was not sure in regards to the HOA rules if this was something I could do or not, the HOA book I recieved was not of help. I called my HOA office directly to speak with a representative regarding the matter, I was told it is ok and that I can go ahead and replace the units. The entire change spread over a month + period, the old ACs were removed first, and the final step was placing in the new ones, in between those 2 steps (during the month+ period) all other changes to the condo were made, flooring, kitchen, etc. Now, 2 months after I had moved in, I am being contacted by my HOA and being told that I violated an HOA rule by changing the AC (taking out the old units is changing the outside exterior which I am not allowed to do.) I was told to restore everything to original condition immidietly. I simply don't have funds to revert everything to previous condition now. I am in need of help as I'm not sure what are my options now, or if I have any.
I had recently purchased a condo with plans of making minor fix ups, some cosmetic. One of the changes I planned on making was to the airconditioning units, replacing them with newer more energy efficient ones, as they were very old. I was not sure in regards to the HOA rules if this was something I could do or not, the HOA book I recieved was not of help. I called my HOA office directly to speak with a representative regarding the matter, I was told it is ok and that I can go ahead and replace the units. The entire change spread over a month + period, the old ACs were removed first, and the final step was placing in the new ones, in between those 2 steps (during the month+ period) all other changes to the condo were made, flooring, kitchen, etc. Now, 2 months after I had moved in, I am being contacted by my HOA and being told that I violated an HOA rule by changing the AC (taking out the old units is changing the outside exterior which I am not allowed to do.) I was told to restore everything to original condition immidietly. I simply don't have funds to revert everything to previous condition now. I am in need of help as I'm not sure what are my options now, or if I have any.