LJ Posted June 15, 2006 Report Share Posted June 15, 2006 So my condo assoc thinks that they can harass me because I am a young college student and I was fined for 2 legitimate issues last year. So far this year they have fined me for issues that never occurred (said I had a statue on the porch) and have tried to put a lein on my condo (they fucked up my account, said I was paid up to date, but I underpaid when the fees went up, tried to put a $19 lein on my place ) now today I get this letter.... Dear Mr. xxxxx It has been observed that you have hanging baskets that need to be hung. 2 hanging baskets are permitted to be hung on the front porch. Owners my also display a reasonable number of potted plants on the steps of their unit. If you are intending for your hanging baskets to be potted plants, please remove the hangers from the baskets. Thank you for you imediate cooperation in this matter as it is greatly appreciated. Sincerely (the poor lady that works at the property management company that the condo nazi's make write letters) : Are they fucking serious?? The by-laws state Owners may display a reasonable number of potted plants on the steps of their unit. These pots may not obstruct walkways. Pots may not exceed "20x"20 in size So I have 2 pots on the front porch, what difference does it make if they have hangers. Stand by for the posting of the reply letter I am writing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ Posted June 15, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2006 my reply New Albany Park Board of Directors Mike Montgomery, Jared Dominak, Barb Lower, Sue White, Darren Spade: On June 15, 2006, I received a letter from the New Albany Park Condo Association. This letter was in regard to the potted plants that I have on my front porch. The letter asked me to remove hangers from the pots. I am tired of the intimidation attempts by this condo association and the non-uniform enforcement of the rules and regulations. The letter I received is borderline harassment. The potted plants that are on the steps to my condo are within the written rules of the association. The rule on potted plants reads as follows “Owners may display a reasonable number of potted plants on the steps of their unit. These pots may not obstruct walkways. Pots may not exceed "20x"20 in size” The pots on my steps are within the regulations set forth by the board. The pots having hangers on them, by the rules set forth by this association board, is a non issue. If this attempted harassment continues, I will be forced to seek legal action against the board. Sincerely, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted June 16, 2006 Report Share Posted June 16, 2006 Good for you, man. I've lived a couple places where they were freakin insane about that kinda crap. I can't take it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ Posted June 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2006 i am also going to send the letter certified mail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboTank Posted June 16, 2006 Report Share Posted June 16, 2006 what the fuck....i cant stand the little communites that old ladys have board meetings avery wedsday to talk about the blade of grass the mr. johnson missed while cutting his grass on the 3rd of october. or that mrs. beasly has 1 to many hangin wind chimes. these people need to get a life. and for the record new albany thinks they are sweet.. every building must have the brick front with the double struck morter joint. errrrrr glad i dont live there. im feeling for yea, and good luck with the haterz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted June 16, 2006 Report Share Posted June 16, 2006 they tried doing that type of thing to my mom. she got herself elected president, and changed the rules. no more problems. <grin> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRN96WS6 Posted June 16, 2006 Report Share Posted June 16, 2006 I hate home owner associations that are like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lustalbert Posted June 16, 2006 Report Share Posted June 16, 2006 A prime example of people doing something solely for the purpose of felling important. Fuck em. Park a car in your yard and start parting it out. Better yet, park it in thier yard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morabu Posted June 16, 2006 Report Share Posted June 16, 2006 ^^ Lmao ^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted June 16, 2006 Report Share Posted June 16, 2006 Thats why I'm intent on building a house myself way outside HOA areas, and where i can have enough land that no one will bother me. I think I would go crazy living in a condo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin5s Posted June 16, 2006 Report Share Posted June 16, 2006 I hate homeowners associations... I'm not allowed to have a freaking shed in my back yard.... it's bullshit... I have a completely cramped garage that could be solved if I had a shed, but noooooooooo someone's pussy hurts and doesn't like seeing a tasteful shed built in the back yard.... it just amazes me how it goes from my house to a board of people can tell me what I can and can't do to my house, and if I don't listen, they can take MY house from me.... fuckers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Abuse Posted June 16, 2006 Report Share Posted June 16, 2006 Fucking communists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodRed Posted June 16, 2006 Report Share Posted June 16, 2006 That is exactly why I will not move into a condo or get a house that has any home owners association. It is your property and I feel you can do what ever the hell you want to it. If you want to dig a 60 foot deep hole in the front yard, as long as it is protected in a way that no one can get hurt, I see no reason you can't have that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linn1647545492 Posted June 16, 2006 Report Share Posted June 16, 2006 ah the things i have to look foward to, im buying a condo within the next 3 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ Posted June 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2006 ah the things i have to look foward to, im buying a condo within the next 3 months. Look forward to many many many letters regarding how loud your camaro is if you plan on keeping it there. At mine, when I had the mustang, I got about 2 letters a month during the summer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRN96WS6 Posted June 17, 2006 Report Share Posted June 17, 2006 A home owners association isn't bad if it is run properly and they are not nitpicking little old ladies. My parents lives in a development with a HOA and they are very laxed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaSSon Posted June 17, 2006 Report Share Posted June 17, 2006 Look forward to many many many letters regarding how loud your camaro is if you plan on keeping it there. At mine, when I had the mustang, I got about 2 letters a month during the summer I would have unbolted my exhaust at the headers and driven around the complex a couple times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trouble Maker Posted June 18, 2006 Report Share Posted June 18, 2006 I would have unbolted my exhaust at the headers and driven around the complex a couple times. If Linn does that then they might have a legitimate grip. I'm guessing that a few small dogs people own would die from the trauma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98fiveseven1647545503 Posted June 18, 2006 Report Share Posted June 18, 2006 he can go stealth tho!! my right hand happens to be numb by the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor Posted June 18, 2006 Report Share Posted June 18, 2006 Lol I like the idea of being elected president. Other than that your basically out of luck. I live in westerville and my hood is old enough that there aren't any HOA's around to worry about. I just have the usual assholes that call the cops for stupid crap. Evan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar1647545494 Posted June 18, 2006 Report Share Posted June 18, 2006 OMFG... Why is this an issue? You shouldn't even have to deal with a matter of this sorts. What a bunch of fuck tards. I hate people. Let us know how it ends up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted June 18, 2006 Report Share Posted June 18, 2006 I'd like to volunteer my POS car to be parted out in your neighbors yard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mensan Posted June 18, 2006 Report Share Posted June 18, 2006 Learn your bylaws and use them to your advantage. You are paying the condo association. If there are any issues with your condo that fall under exterior maintenance or services, then you get to harass them, legally. Get a copy of the terms and post them here if you would like some advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ Posted June 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2006 Learn your bylaws and use them to your advantage. You are paying the condo association. If there are any issues with your condo that fall under exterior maintenance or services, then you get to harass them, legally. Get a copy of the terms and post them here if you would like some advice. ah don't worry, I've got that covered... I have expierience as a property manager. Thanks for the offer though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted June 18, 2006 Report Share Posted June 18, 2006 In the city if Irvine, CA, (yes, the whole city, not just a community) has laws that are incredibly stringent. One my fav's: You are not allowed to have a car with any visible rust. No people, I'm not making this shit up. It just goes downhill from there. I could drive my beater into Irvine and would get harassed all the damn time. I'd drive my nice car where I lived and get harassed all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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