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Can an HOA prohibit the posting of political signs?

May 26, 2023 on 5:17 pm | In Common Interest Community, HOA, HOA litigation, Land Use Planning, Unit Owners Association | Comments Off on Can an HOA prohibit the posting of political signs?

Well, it’s that time of year when signs start popping up in neighborhoods as election day draws near. In neighborhoods governed by a homeowner or condominium association, boards of directors are sometimes asked to enforce sign restrictions when one neighbor complains about another’s political sign (and probably, the neighbor’s choice of candidate).

A person’s first response typically is “I have the right to free speech and you can’t stop me from posting my political sign on my property!” However, is that the end of the discussion? This blog post reviews a community association’s rights and responsibilities regarding political signs.

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