i like it
i don't mow, i don't shovel snow, i don't stain the deck, i don't wash the windows
i don't fix the mailbox when my drunk neighbor keeps backing over it
i don't fix the sidewalk when tree roots turned into an obstacle course
mine is more of a condo association though
Same. The one I grew up in just collected the fees to maintain the public parts of the property; the lake, roads, beaches, and grass and you could do whatever you wanted to your own property.
live by the sword, die by the sword.
Write a letter, sending it by mail and fax. Keep copies for your self. Heck, send it certified mail to have proof you sent it.
Don't call b/c the only proof you have of communication is he said/she said, or any variation thereof.
Write a letter, sending it by mail and fax. Keep copies for your self. Heck, send it certified mail to have proof you sent it.
Don't call b/c the only proof you have of communication is he said/she said, or any variation thereof.
Whoozyerdaddy
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Whoozyerdaddy
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Did your lawn get long the second time too? Your OP sounds like you were keeping it up. I'd call them to see what's going on. It's not like it's so long a small child would get lost in it or anything.
Next option... find out who these people are and when they meet. Go to every meeting. The next time there is an election of HOA officers, run for a position.
*Raises Hand* "Yes, I'd like to run for the position of lawn nazi."
Of course that is all part of their evil plan since they don't really want to be in those positions anymore... but at least the idiotic letters will stop.
Originally posted by: mugs
Between this thread and others, I think you win the award for passive-aggressive forum nutjob. Here's a
SWEET!!! Just set it down on the lawn and slowly back away. *shifty eyes*
Why on earth do people buy houses with an HOA covering them? That was a major requirement when the fiancee and I were shopping.. the house absolutely could not have an HOA.
Dirigible
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Do what xeemzor said. Make sure you are in compliance. Send written communication and keep a record.
You can also call, but any call should be in addition to writing and not instead of writing. Written records are key as you are being threatened and may have to fight. The letter you received sets out a reply period and if you just call there's no proof you replied.
You can also call, but any call should be in addition to writing and not instead of writing. Written records are key as you are being threatened and may have to fight. The letter you received sets out a reply period and if you just call there's no proof you replied.
Megatomic
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HOAs, ARGH!!! I f'in hate them. We walked out on a house deal because the house was in an HOA. My wife is a decorator, if she wants shutters on the windows, she'll have shutters on the windows and she's NOT going to ask some anal old farts for permission, especially when she's the one mailing in the mortgage payments every month.
When I worked at Jefferson Lab, one of my coworkers was deeply involved in his HOA, as a matter of fact he was the VP. He loved it. He loved his perfect townhome community. And then they built some section 8 housing right next to his community. Oh I ragged on him as his property values fell and he couldn't sell his property as it was in a HOA plagued by elderly, nosy busybodies.
OP, send a certified letter stating that your lawn is in compliance and that you would like the harassment to stop.
When I worked at Jefferson Lab, one of my coworkers was deeply involved in his HOA, as a matter of fact he was the VP. He loved it. He loved his perfect townhome community. And then they built some section 8 housing right next to his community. Oh I ragged on him as his property values fell and he couldn't sell his property as it was in a HOA plagued by elderly, nosy busybodies.
OP, send a certified letter stating that your lawn is in compliance and that you would like the harassment to stop.
I hate HOAs but it's almost impossible to buy a newish home that doesn't have one. I think it's ridiculous that I would have to submit an architectural change request if I want to plant new plants in the front of my townhouse.
A half mile tunnel eh? Easy? Especially assuming no heavy equipment because of your price range. I guess your going to use the old shovel and bucket technique. Have fun with that.
DrPizza
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My father lives in a development like that. I hate looking for his townhouse because every townhouse is identical. The last time I was down there, "Hey! I just noticed that all the homes aren't perfectly identical. There are two different types of lights on the garages." To which the response was "they will be. A few of the lights broke or went bad, and they no longer make that style. Everyone in the subdivision has 120 days to go to Lowes and buy the exact same model and have theirs replaced with the new style of light. Otherwise, they'll be fined."
Personally, I'd have a hard time dealing with such an anal retentive association.
In your situation, I'd respond with a polite letter stating that they are mistaken and that your lawn is in compliance with their rules, and that they should remove any records to the effect that you are out of compliance. I'd also point out "my rules are that I only ask politely once." After that, I'd go through my agreement with a fine-toothed comb, looking for any loopholes to drive them nuts. "Ahhh, it says I have to keep my lawn raked. It doesn't say I have to remove the pile of leaves." Heck, I'd import them for the kids to play in if I found such a loophole.
Personally, I'd have a hard time dealing with such an anal retentive association.
In your situation, I'd respond with a polite letter stating that they are mistaken and that your lawn is in compliance with their rules, and that they should remove any records to the effect that you are out of compliance. I'd also point out "my rules are that I only ask politely once." After that, I'd go through my agreement with a fine-toothed comb, looking for any loopholes to drive them nuts. "Ahhh, it says I have to keep my lawn raked. It doesn't say I have to remove the pile of leaves." Heck, I'd import them for the kids to play in if I found such a loophole.
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