Signs of Stressful Times

“If you would like to respond to this notification, please place your response above the dotted line. Hello Homeowners, With it being election time, we understand the want to display political signs. However, according to the HOA documents, signs of any kind are not permitted. Error! Filename not specified. (Article XI section 11.20) We kindly ask that you remove any signs that have been placed. Thank you for your cooperation.” 

     I got this notice from my home owners association regarding my yard signs. Is this legitimate? “I don't know the background or details, but it sounds legitimate. Many HOAs have restrictive covenants--and they apparently are citing a specific one that pertains to yard signs. “People often run into problems with their HOAs. Sometimes it is possible to mount a campaign to get a provision removed or modified, but it takes a lot of time and effort!”

     Is the Home Owners Association Constitution in line with this Virginia Law?:

https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title15.2/chapter1/section15.2-109/ § 15.2-109. Regulations on political campaign signs. "No locality shall have the authority to prohibit the display of political campaign signs on private property if the signs are in compliance with zoning and right-of-way restrictions applicable to temporary nonpolitical signs, if the signs have been posted with the permission of the owner. The provisions of this section shall supersede the provisions of any local ordinance or regulation in conflict with this section. This section shall have no effect upon the regulations of the Virginia Department of Transportation."

    Still waiting for a response from the Home Owners’ Association. Election stress is real. Be kind to your neighbors, friends and family, no matter which candidate they voted for.