Thomas Leonzal, familiar with Homeowners’ Associations’ (HOA) influence, experienced their perceived overreach when his home-based daycare faced closure due to HOA bylaw changes. Despite state laws permitting up to 14 children in in-home daycares, the HOA demanded reducing capacity to two children within 30 days or face fines. Facing this challenge, Leonzal and his wife moved to a non-HOA area. Other in-home daycare providers in Woodbury face similar issues, with some seeking exclusion from HOA bylaws to continue operating. The proposed legislation aims to prevent such restrictions, recognizing the vital role of in-home childcare in addressing the childcare crisis. Concerns grow as HOAs become more prevalent, impacting childcare availability. Despite some individuals’ fortunate outcomes, broader regulatory changes are deemed necessary to protect childcare providers and address the growing childcare shortage.
Do Homeowners’ Associations pose a hindrance to addressing the shortage in childcare?
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