Perfect example of why not to rent (unless from Dr. A). I had my days of renting and still rent an executive townhouse in the States. Whenever I could, I purchased a house that did not have a homeowners association, fees or neighborhood watch group. It seems whenever others are involved with where you live, shit happens. Anything from rent being increased to not being allowed to work on your own vehicle.

Also, a reason why I picked the countryside to build a house. Less hassles, fewer regulations and much easier to use your property the way you want. As long as you don't upset the natives, life is pretty easy with a very low BS factor.

It just seems like cities breed chaos and too many people telling you what you can and can't do. If you do have to rent, find something out in the country away from all the mafioso landlords.