Homeowner Association Restrictions On Garage Doors

by Tony Hall - More by Tony Hall

Do you know what your neighborhood or Homeowner Association's rules about your garage door are? Homeowners Associations (HOAs) have the say on almost every aspect of a home, from the exterior colors, parking on the street or not and when the garage door can be open. Different HOAs have different rules, but some clauses are common. One such clause is the one on garage doors.

What are common homeowner association rules on garage doors?

Again, the rules may be different in different HOAs but there are some similarities. One common rule is about leaving the garage door open. The door is not to be opened unless a car is being parked or taken out of the garage. A  garage door may also be opened if it is being worked on. It should otherwise remain closed.

Garages also have to be maintained and kept in good, presentable condition. Broken windows and a garage door that will not open or close smoothly or one that is noisy should be taken care of immediately. Dented garage doors or ones with the paint peeling or wood chipping need to be fixed. 

Another common rule for garage doors touches on design. In some associations, especially gated communities, there are rules about the designs of garage doors that are allowed and those are prohibited.

Some HOAs have rules about garage ventilation. Some require that there are windows or fans for ventilation. Others go further and insist that every garage must have a gas removal system. Potentially poisonous gases can accumulate in a garage. The gases can however be removed through an exhaust system that takes the gas out through pipes and take them out of the garage.

Do you want to make changes and alterations to your garage door?

It may be that you want to make some changes to your garage door. You may want to install conveniences like a pet door, a remote entry system, a security system or a door with a different design.

Before you start browsing through the options in catalogs, consult your local HOA. Ask for a copy of the regulations about garage doors and study them. If you are required to them notification in notice and wait for approval, be sure to do so. It’s better to know the rules rather than breaking them and paying for it later.

You should also take the precaution of letting your garage door supplier and installer about the rules and regulations they have to work with. This way, you can make choices that are allowed.

Where can I find a professional garage door installer in Amarillo, Texas?

The cry that HOAs rules and reinforcement of the same border on tyranny is a common one. HOA rules have the power to bring a homeowner to foreclosure with hefty fines for breaking the rules and having to have remodeling undone and redone. Fortunately, Amarillo garage door company Willow Creek Overhead Door understands the rules. Call them today for a free estimate. They will get the job done without breaking any rules and give your home a garage door with style.

---