HOA - Cease and Desist

[Chimpre0]

Hey all - I'm. Super host and have received a letter from the HOA's attorney regarding covenant restrictions with regards to Airbnb hosting. I also received a cease and desist letter. The reason is due to the home being used for business purposes, although the county allows for home based businesses. Has anyone dealt with an HOA infraction? If so, what is the best recourse for getting by this? 

[Marissa160]

@Chimpre0 what do your HOA docs say? My neighborhood is governed by an HOA and I read the covenants regarding whether I could do short term rentals. I also made sure there had been no amendments prohibiting it since I originally received the docs. An HOA’s restrictions will likely trump that of the county’s when it comes to the use of the home. 

[Helen3]

Did you not check for HOA restrictions in your lease before starting your STR business?  @Chimpre0 

It’s irrelevant what your county says what’s important is what’s in your lease.

I would imagine if you continue to break the conditions of your lease you could face fines and possible eviction.