A WOMAN was shocked to receive a formal notice from her Homeowners Association about ‘inappropriate public displays.’
The woman posted on Reddit that she received the unexpected notice after she began practicing sunrise yoga on her rooftop terrace.
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The HOA notice informed the woman that a neighbor had accused her of disturbing the “community aesthetics” during her 6 am yoga routine.
The woman said she practices when no one else is awake and wears her usual workout clothing while doing her routine.
“The HOA manager reluctantly admitted that my neighbor (who I’ve never even spoken to) submitted photos of me in various poses, claiming they were ‘inappropriate for children to potentially see’ and ‘promoting Eastern religious practices in a family community,’” she wrote.
“I’m literally just doing basic vinyasa flow!”
The viral post received over 1,700 comments and 16,000 upvotes from Reddit users.
Most comments were joking about the neighbor’s complaint.
“You would think you were doing human sacrifices on the rooftop,” one commenter wrote.
Another suggested that she wear “flesh colored workout gear” to really stir up some drama.
Other users who live in an HOA-run community advised the yogi to ask the board members to point out in the bylaws where it says that she can’t practice yoga on her own property.
“People can complain about whatever they want,” one person commented.
“The HOA cannot actually cite you unless it goes directly against the HOA bylaws that is the exact copy that you signed, not some updated copy they just manufactured to suddenly include yoga.
“Also, file a complaint in return for your neighbor ‘peeping’ and ‘inappropriately staring over into my property’ which ‘makes you very uncomfortable to use your own backyard.’”
The commenter wrote that the poster’s neighbor “has nothing better to do than inspect everyone else’s life and try to destroy everyone else’s enjoyment of their own property.”
Other commenters agreed that the neighbor’s complaint was creepy and urged her to check the HOA bylaws.
The original poster replied to the commenter’s advice, saying her HOA bylaws do not prohibit yoga.
The HOA bylaws also have no restrictions on what can go on in private property.
Tenant’s rights
According to InCharge Debt Solutions, tenants have several rights in the United States:
As a tenant, you have certain rights, and while they vary from state to state, there is a list of standard requirements virtually every landlord in the U.S. must provide:
- Heat (but not air conditioning)
- Running hot and cold water
- Locks and keys
- Smoke detector
- Clean and safe common areas
Landlords can keep security deposits for several reasons. These include:
- Unpaid Rent
- Damage to the Property
- Cleaning Costs
- Unpaid Utilities or Bills
- Breach of Lease Terms
- Abandoned Property
- Repairs Due to Tenant Negligence
If landlords don’t make any necessary repairs, tenants should:
- Review Your Lease or Rental Agreement
- Document the Problem
- Notify Your Landlord in Writing
- Contact Local Housing Authorities
- Repair and Deduct
- Mediation or Legal Action
- Protect Your Rent
The woman said that the only thing mentioned is a vague clause about maintaining community standards.
“I’ve drafted an email to the HOA board requesting the exact bylaw citation for their complaint and included screenshots of the relevant sections from my copy of the bylaws,” the yogi replied.
“I’m also requesting all photos they’ve collected of me, as I have a right to know what evidence they’re using against me.
“The irony is that yoga is supposed to reduce stress, but this whole situation is doing the opposite!”
