Are the HOA Rules in place to settle neighbor disputes?
NO. Unless the problem is one causing a common area concern or a direct violation of the Covenants, homeowner disputes should be settled between the parties involved. Your Board is not in place to serve as referee between neighbors. In any community, whether governed by an Association or not, homeowners run into personality clashes, pet problems, and other neighborhood issues. Often, the problem can be easily resolved to the satisfaction of both parties with no hard feelings, with open communication between the parties.
