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imani_TqiynAZU t1_j51s1us wrote

Reply to comment by kris10185 in Question about fences in Columbia by kris10185

Pick the house first. Then you will be sent the guidelines for the applicable HOA. Some are stricter than others.

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AKnitWit777 t1_j51wezo wrote

This. My first home in Columbia had three different HOAs and one was so detailed they got down to the off-brand paint color that they wanted me to paint my front step railings.

(Thank you Columbia Home Depot employee who color matched the HOA demanded paint to a Behr paint)

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kris10185 OP t1_j520co4 wrote

I know they would send the guidelines after we buy a house, but that would be too late. I would prefer not to bother touring homes if I know in advance that secure fencing is off the table

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imani_TqiynAZU t1_j52fio9 wrote

Good point.

I only looked at houses that already had a fence. Also, when I adopted my second dog, the Howard County Animal Shelter came and inspected the fence. They found that the split-rail fence was more than adequate.

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Gullible-Crab564 t1_j52h1to wrote

In my experience, we were given the set of covenants when we signed a contract to purchase a home. We had 3 days to fully review and ask any questions about the covenants with the option to back out of the contract during that window. I don’t know if that’s still the case.

That said, it sounds like the fencing for your doggos is a priority. So don’t get hung up on Columbia, check Ellicott City and nearby communities. You might find a more suitable home. Good luck!

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