Waterfront Cottage Owner Clashes with Neighbors and HOA Over Seaplane and Buoys

Imagine inheriting a beautiful waterfront cottage from your grandfather, only to find yourself in a heated battle with your neighbors and their Homeowners Association (HOA). This is exactly what happened to one lucky cottage owner, who found themselves at odds with the local HOA over their seaplane and newly installed buoys. What started as a peaceful lakeside retreat has quickly turned into a drama-filled showdown. Let’s dive into the story…

Inheritance of a Lakeside Paradise

The Seaplane Situation ✈️

Securing the Plane ️

Safety First: Buoys and Signs ⚠️

Warning: Prop Wash! ️

Safety Rectangle

HOA Strikes Back

Standing Their Ground

Angry HOA Member Confrontation

Colorful Language and Name-calling

A Turbulent Battle Over a Seaplane and Buoys ✈️

In a whirlwind of drama, our cottage owner finds themselves in a heated battle with their neighbors and the HOA over their seaplane and newly installed buoys. Despite receiving a letter demanding the removal of the plane and buoys, the owner stands their ground, explaining the safety reasons behind their decision. An angry confrontation with an HOA member ends in colorful language and name-calling. Let’s see what the internet has to say about this high-flying conflict…

HOA vs. waterfront cottage owner over seaplane and buoys

NTA. Hire a lawyer to stop HOA harassment and set up cameras.

Is the waterfront cottage owner breaking the law?

HOAs attract control freaks and can be overly restrictive. NTA.

A clash of opinions on property rights and community rules

HOAs are the worst (NTA comment)

Taking on the HOA: A hero’s journey

Neighbor conflict over seaplane and buoys, legal advice recommended

Legal concerns raised about buoys, but common practice in area

HOA power struggle over seaplane and buoys. NTA wins.

Defying the HOA: NTA owner fights back against power-tripping neighbors

Seaplane causing noise complaints, but is technically NTA

Defying the HOA, NTA shows who’s boss

Defiant cottage owner stands up to HOA’s meddling

Protect your property with legal advice and security measures

Homeowner advises filing police report and installing cameras for protection

Owner defends safety rectangle on property for seaplane landings

Neighbor stands up to HOA, but legal battle looms

Neighbor annoyed by seaplane, but deems owner not at fault

Stirring up HOA drama like a boss

HOA vs property owner: NTA, but document and prepare for war

Seaplane owner defends blocking less than 1% of lake

Sarcastic reply to HOA rules with NTA sentiment

Neighborly harmony achieved with a NTA verdict

Waterfront property owner explains ‘fencing off’ lake area for safety

Flying high with legal rights and a few friendly invites

Fly high and play by the rules, NTA wins ️

Legalities of seaplanes on lakes and town permits explained

Homeowner stands up to HOA with a fiery comment

Brighten up your property with flamingos or unicorns! NTA

Stand your ground! Don’t let them take your dock!

Defending seaplane ownership against boring HOAs with

HOAs are insane and un-American. NTA for defying them.

HOAs are a growing trend, but this commenter is NTA

This neighbor is a keeper NTA wins hearts.

Respect private lake boundaries and neighbors’ rights

Don’t mess with HOA, unless you’re NTA

Neighbors clash with rich seaplane owner over safety concerns

A blunt comment with no replies. r/fuckhoa says it all

Owner defends property rights, fears reputation damage. NTA

Neighbor questions lakefront property and airplane runway ownership

HOA hate? This commenter says NTA and gives no apologies.

HOAs and a**holes, this comment says NTA in this clash.

Fly that seaplane! Stick to your guns! NTA

HOA and Comcast: A match made in customer service hell

Document everything! NTA. HOAs can be insane and self-serving

HOAs under fire: commenter calls for their abolition.

HOA put in their place by NTA commenter

Commenter calls out privilege in waterfront dispute

Entitled cottage owner causes conflict with neighbors over lake usage

Stand your ground! Don’t let bullies win.

Dream neighbor!

Fight back with legal action ‍

Stand your ground against HOA with this NTA response