Reply #13: I have gone through something similar as I currently live in (hell)

[meganmonkey]

a neighborhood with association covenents.

So here's the rundown.

She most likely signed the papers saying she would follow the rules and one of the rules in 'no signs other than for sale signs'. Technically she has to follow those rules and they can fine her if they don't and technically they can put a lien on her house if she doesn't pay the fine.

If it gets that far, she can take it to court. In several cases across the country, the homeowner has won the suit. The courts are recognizing that people have less options of living in a community without these kinds of rules, so if you don't really have a choice but to live in one of these neighborhoods, than the neighborhood rules can't override the constitution, and free speech wins. The problem is taking it that far and getting to the courts, because very few neighborhood associations actually put the lien on the property.

In my case, we were told to remove our Kerry sign in mid-October. We left our sign up until November 2nd, and then we received a letter thanking us for removing it :eyes:

Less than a week later we replaced it with a For Sale sign }(