When Pickleball Courts Spark Community Conflict

Disputes over pickleball courts have caused tension in many HOA and condo communities nationwide due to the sport’s loud noise, often disturbing nearby residents. A recent lawsuit in Boca Raton highlights these conflicts, alleging the community association converted tennis courts to pickleball courts without homeowner approval and ignored noise concerns despite complaints and an acoustics study showing noise levels exceeding city limits. The plaintiffs claim ongoing noise violations are causing physical and psychological stress, and they seek court action to ban pickleball or return the courts to tennis use. Communities adding pickleball courts should carefully balance player enthusiasm with residents’ quality of life by setting designated hours, using noise mitigation, and involving homeowners in decisions.

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