Actually a few people I know that never talked about the bad neighbor situation intentionally went into strict HOA's and from the feedback they have given me it's the right move for them. Maybe not for the next guy, but I myself would only consider an HOA if I was an acre or less.....
Everyone can live their life as they choose. It's when you create an environment that dilutes someone's ability to enjoy their property. But if truth be known there is typically no help available to property owners in this regard legally. It's a respect thing. And an eye for an eye is not something I want to be a part of when I get home. The topic won't make sense until you end up with "that" neighbor...
