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by azqueen on June 26th, 2006

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Can a HOA force me to sell my full size van that I need for my business? When we bought the house, there were some of the homes built with the garage too short and we were given a permit to park in the driveway, but now they are denying us one.

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  • by medicgirl on October 20th, 2009

    medicgirl

    If you were given permission when you moved in, then they should honor that. Its just a van right? A van is a personal vehicle, not a recreational vehicle. That should not be included in the HOA rules.

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  • by pinkski on November 5th, 2009

    pinkski

    What was given to you initially when you moved in they cannot withdraw. Doesn't matter if they make future conditions you are grandfathered in until you move or die. Go to a board meeting with this email in hand. And better to get a lawyer on line to answer for about 17 or so dollars and take that with you too. This will end this squabble, explain that this is the fair thing to do. Remember to request to put it on the Agenda before you go to the board meeting.

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  • by Anonymous on November 28th, 2009

    Anonymous

    What did you get in writing concerning the van? If they did not give you written permission, you are out of luck. Try parking your van in the garage as much as possible even if the door can only be partly closed. If they still complain, ask to see something in writing in the agreement you signed when you bought the house. If there is nothing that says your garage door has to be completely closed at all hours, then you win.

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  • by Lucky on September 29th, 2009

    Lucky

    Get an attorney. HOA are out of control. They are ripping off little old ladies and young married couples. Everytime I think i've heard or seen it all, another nightmare comes to the table. Get an attorney.

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  • by The Chief on September 29th, 2009

    The Chief

    I can't say one way or the other without reading the actual documents covering the HOA agreement for your neighborhood.

    You need to read this yourself. And if you are still confused, you need to consult with an attorney.

    HOA's were created for a reason: to help preserve property values for everybody in a given residential area. They establish the standards that everybody is expected to live up to with their property so that nobody suffers by another person's actions.

    For example, it may be against the HOA to paint your house lime green with flower-power symbols and peace signs all over because it seriously detracts from the appearance, and therefore the value, of the other homes in the neighborhood. Same for having vehicles up on blocks in the yard, poorly groomed lawn, and so forth.

    If you signed such a Home Owners Agreement when you bought the house, you are obligated to live up to it's wording.

    You need to find out from the HOA exactly WHY they are denying you this permit, especially in light of the fact that the previously granted you one. They should explain, and show you the wording that support this. And DON'T get into an argument over this.

    See an attorney. Bring pictures of your van and property, and any past permits. Find out for sure. It may be this will be something you have to take to court. It may also be something you will have to accept as the price for living where you do. Perhaps you may have to do a little construction work on the garage (HOA approved, of course) to accomodate your van.

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  • by aarmed on April 1st, 2007

    aarmed

    What if there is no where to park on the street and the small parking lot front of your house, called guest parking lot, and you can not park your car there for more than 24 hours? what do you do in this case? sell your car that pays your mortgage?

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  • by yahoot on September 28th, 2009

    yahoot

    No, they can't force you to sell it, but they can enforce a properly passed rule that you can't park in the driveway or one that you can't park on the street in the development.

    You can probably challenge the rule or the exception, but I suggest you start by contacting people on the HOA board NICELY to talk about the problem rather than attacking.

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  • by EmptyWallet on September 28th, 2009

    EmptyWallet

    Contact the board, be friendly, be persusive. If that fails, burn their vehicles, when they refuse again, say "Hope your insurance is paid up on your new one..Crackle, crackle!"

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  • by Anonymous on August 3rd, 2006

    Anonymous

    No need to sell, park it on the street. Parking the van in your driveway could obstruct the view of oncoming traffic from your immediate neighbors or could stick out into a fire lane. We own a large commercial truck that's not allowed in our lot. We park it on the street.

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