HOA Fined Me For Parking In My Own Driveway, Said It Cul-De-Sac Space Is For Residents Only

HOA Fined Me For Parking In My Own Driveway, Said It Cul-De-Sac Space Is For Residents Only
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[@randycarter2001]

First did OP of the HOA story actually join the HOA? Second no HOA rule or board decision can supersede any city, county, state or federal law.

[@waynewayne9693]

Yep 100 percent!

[@netking66]

It can be assumed that there was a covenant on the title that provided for a HOA. Most probably a Board was already in place and was completing the setting up of the HOA. If no covenant then a HOA cannot be foisted on any unwilling property owner. If no Board established when home owner purchased then home owner home owner must be invited to submit a nomination and partake in any election. In such a situation home owners must take an active interest in Board elections to forestall a clique taking control.

[@rmhartman]

His driveway can not be common property.

[@ajb7530]

1st story, OP if you didn't sign up to join the HOA, they have no authority over your house and land. Get a lawyer and fight back because HOAs are a pain the the butt.

[@kathymonahan8024]

Our family had a 65 ford falcon. It was a great car an$ fun to watch the road going by through the holes in our floorboard too.

[@xenaguy01]

4:00 That _"legal advice"_ makes zero sense. Having constant appeal hearings makes no added cost to the HOA board, as they themselves hold the hearings at no cost to themselves.

[@christopherwilliams1042]

Last story is a wild depiction of the family city system.... Giving the child to a homeless mother is CRRRRRRAAAAAZZZZYYYYYY

[@BassGSothertype]

Is it a genetic thing that Karen's forget that CCTV Cameras are a thing?

[@roberthicks5454]

What? Cameras? She never gave anyone permission to take video's of her. Of course, since the world revolves around her, she can commit any crime and the crime would be them filming her without her permission.

[@ThomasWLalor]

If YOUR vehicle was towed, file an AUTO THEFT complaint with police Report the Tow Company to State licensing. Initiate lawsuit with the HOA. Be sure you invite your stalking cousins to the wedding, some months OFF/AFTER from the real ceremony, and several states away.

[@joshboris5790]

In the first story, did you ever actually agree to join the h o a because they can't just say your part of it, you have to agree to it

[@danielgoodrich264]

Some cities like mine require you to join.

[@robertkrsulic5950]

The HOA towing your car illegally equals grand theft auto!!!

[@falcon3268]

17:14 those are the kind of relatives that I would send a letter from the lawyer telling knock it off or I am going to sue them

[@rmhartman]

I can't visualize the geography here. How is a cul-de-sac island in his driveway?

[@organrick]

I would take it to mean that the driveway has an island on it that you drive around, then it loops to go back the other way, and apparently the person was parking in that loop or on that island instead of the garage. The HOA was saying it’s community property.

[@barbiek3987]

@@organrick Then he should have gone straight to his municipality and made sure he was NOT paying TAXES on the driveway; since it didn't belong to him. Of course the HOA wouldn't have cared, they'd just charge MORE to the members.

[@andrewmaughan1205]

OP with the parking space thief should have stated in the 2nd note that each time they parked in his designated parking space, the car would be towed at their own expense. Then followed through with the threat by calling a tow truck that works with the complex or better yet called the complex to have them have the BMW hauled away for OP

[@lucasrupert4384]

that would of caused abit more violence from experience, but i indeed know how effective cash draining can be, them towing fees aren't a joke

[@MsTemptation]

The second story from the last: Seriously grow a backbone instead of allowing your cousins and uncle to paint you into a corner. Stop looking for someone to come to your rescue. There is always a way to stop people from harassing you. Stop listening to your mommy especially since her advice isn’t in your favor. Your cousins are harassing you. Report them for harassment to create a paper trail. Keep any text messages from them that confirms your harassment claims. Stop being a victim and start fighting back. If you don’t plan to follow through by having them arrested then don’t ask for help. You help yourself in order to receive help.

[@martinwalker9386]

The small guy can’t win. Well if you push me I won’t go for a win, I’ll go to make sure the other guy loses, I may lose too, so be it.

[@kathymonahan8024]

My mom had a 1965 ford falcon. That car could not be killed when every other car in the family went OOS frequently. It also had the air conditioned floor

[@barbiek3987]

1st story, was he reimbursed for the tow and impound fees? Did he sign the HOA agreement when he purchased and did he READ all the rules/regs listed therein? HOA's 'might' have a place in keeping neighborhoods from getting sleezy, but personally, I'd NEVER EVER live where there is a HOA.

[@donaldstevenson2475]

Always remember that a very small drill bit in cordless drill makes so many holes it tires they can't see right away if done in slots .

[@rmhartman]

"We have reviewed our actions and found ourselves not guilty"

[@wlcrhornby19]

um the hoa don't have any right to tow any vehicle if it's on a private driveway

[@videomaniac108]

Was the OP parked completely within the confines of his driveway and not on the actual street? If so, then the action of the HOA was illegal, as the driveway between the curb and his house is his property and is not part of the common interest. If he was parked on the street, even if it was in front of his driveway, then he was parked on a common interest space and is subject to the restrictions on that.

[@franciscojaviermendezrinco1902]

Third story: What was she thinking? She is a Karen, Karens don't think. "I'm going to cost a lot of loss of products at the store and blame the brats who were laughing at me, surely this place unlike any other supermarket doesn't have cameras".

[@user-iu5kh6tj2e]

I would have said we want the hoa tube dissolved permanently

[@rmhartman]

Do these people not realize that most stores have security cameras these days?

[@user-yn7rw6mi7h]

Where I live (not the USA) There are no H.O.A's though apartment buildings usually have regulation bodies which are responsible for maintaining the building and amenities, and one pays a fee that contributes to the cost of this. But I really find the apparent insistence of the H.O.A's in these stories on turning even the slightest change into an opportunity to fine people who are already contributing to the neighbourhood upkeep weird. And even more puzzling to me is the fact that so many of these stories seem that these boards insist on turning the houses and gardens into 'cookie cutter' clones of each other! Regulations such as measuring the height of a lawn, or placing a flower bed, a birdbath or a bush in a specific area of the garden, the specific colour of paint on the house, or the trim on the doors and windows seem ridiculous to me. Yes, there need to be some rules to ensure that homes and common areas do not become run down, and perhaps that some paint colours may be considered offensive, but to have every home looking exactly alike is going too far. I, for one, would hate to live in such a place, no matter how neat and tidy the neighbourhood. Part of the joy of living is the individuality and diversity of nature and people, and all I can think of this type of area is how deadly boring they must look!

[@M_Oz_]

Why even have a HOA? It sounds so unnecessary to me.

[@user-iu5kh6tj2e]

Just get a cease and desist letter and if she doesn't listen get a RO on them all 3

[@user-xd6ni8cr2i]

For the story about the guy parking in your spot after you give him a note if he doesn't move it the second day that's why I carry a small 2 1/2 lb sledge Hammer with a short handle and an ice pick in my car in the glove box guess what those are for LOL

[@brianrogers7360]

1st story. This is why you don't move into an HOA

[@mark6205]

My HOA does not allow electric or hybrid cars.

[@lianabaddley8217]

Really? Where do you live?

[@barbiek3987]

Still wouldn't live there.

[@kampfire.]

M and A only sorry to be found out

[@okiemale1589]

😎👍

[@barbiek3987]

last story. Like WTH is the OP talking about? Was her mom 19 when she was born, or 19 when divorced from dad? If the courts decided how much he'd pay in child support, then it's up to the courts. And it's no one else's business HOW HE SPENT HIS MONEY. OPs half-brother, sounds like same mother, was older, was his father paying support too? grandma was an ACCOUNTANT who divulged financial information about someone? Doesn't matter it was her daughter's ex or soon to be ex. And if grandma was an ACCOUNTANT why did she allow her daughter, and her children, to be homeless? Why not help them until daughter could get on her feet?

[@AcousticGString]

Hello everyone

[@timothybattey171]

😎🐬🐳🌱

[@kickyMickey82]

Hi

[@davidhamm7909]

What the F are these HOAs? What right do they have to say what people can and can’t do on their own land? I live in the UK where they don’t have them and I just don’t understand what the point of them is and how they can dictate rules for someone else’s land. Maybe, in general, they are a good thing and I only read about the bad ones but they do seem to exist for the benefit of the HOA board rather than the residents.

[@douglasbellis970]

Was the Ford the large 500 model?

[@organrick]

The story said it was a Falcon, but my guess is that the ones in other markets are different than the US ones (they haven’t made ones for the US market in years), and it’s apparently a pretty large car in Australia.

[@douglasbellis970]

@@organrick The Ford Falcon 500 was a massive beast by Australian standards. The only Ozzie car that matches it was the Holden Kingswood.

[@warrmalaski8570]

The first story is about a dumb ass with a worse lawyer. You can lose your home over fines and tanking a wait-and-see attitude often ends up biting you. Always have a good lawyer file grievances, and if needs be court lidation.

[@theresamarian6575]

You all need to vote for new president on board us change the bilaws

[@alexius23]

📖👓📚🧙🏻‍♂

[@jayfenwenzel6531]

To the first story your little homeowners squabble wasn't even close to fighting City Hall that was an HOA not a government agency the only thing you proved is you could find an HOA