<prompt> Human: I will soon be moving out of state for a new job and was planning on selling my home. However, just recently my HOA entered into litigation with the homebuilders of our community due to serious construction flaws identified. This community is only about 5 years old. Even though my home does not have a major flaw, the simple fact that the HOA is in a construction-related litigation now means it will be very difficult to sell my home until litigation is over which is estimated to take 3 years. Many buyers will rightfully so refuse to buy a home with this kind of risk exposure until everything gets settled out. Some banks wont even loan for homes where the HOA is in construction-related litigation.I feel like my only option now is to convert the property to a rental I would turn it over to a property management company. Does this mean that if I wait to sell my home after litigation, Im now screwed because I lose out on the IRS exemption on the gain since it would have been 3 years by then? If so then that really sucks considering this was totally outside of my control.  <response>: Many buyers will rightfully so refuse to buy a home with this kind of risk exposure until everything gets settled out.Yup, I wouldnt dare buy a house entangled in any sort of lawsuit. Especially if said lawsuit is because of defective issues. Even if your house was one of the ones without the issues, the fact that you are still in a lawsuit would make me steer clear of it.That being said, I am sure you can find a buyer at some price, but it might not be the price you want... : 