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Indiana Duplex Faces Demolition Over HOA Dispute
10 Dec, 2025
Summary
- A $2.2 million duplex in Fishers, Indiana, faces demolition.
- The homebuilder violated HOA rules by not seeking approval.
- The duplex encroaches on required side-yard setbacks by 600 square feet.
A $2.2 million duplex in Fishers, Indiana, built by Michael Mercho of MHM Investment Group, faces an order for demolition. The dispute is with the Watersedge homeowners association, which raised concerns about the duplex's compliance with community zoning rules.
Hamilton County Judge David Najjar ruled that the builder's issues were largely self-inflicted, stemming from proceeding with construction despite ongoing HOA conflicts. The HOA president stated they had attempted to address the compliance issues before construction began.
The core of the conflict involves changes to HOA rules regarding the required distance between homes. Mercho built according to older specifications, leading to violations of setback provisions and failure to get prior approval from the architectural committee, resulting in the demolition order.
