Our Condo association is telling us we have a problem....

[Snoopzilla]

Plus the girlfriends little SUV is usually parked i the spot and we have 2 scoots hidden in our living room.  They said we can only have one scooter and one car in our parking space.  We say we are putting our condo up on the market and getting a house


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[Tromper]

Is that what's in the bylaws or is that just the opinion of the person who's jealous of your toys, & efficient use of space?

...They said we can only have one scooter and one car in our parking space...

[Snoopzilla]

Is that what's in the bylaws or is that just the opinion of the person who's jealous of your toys, & efficient use of space?

Pretty much what the one person who’s jealous of our toys says.  Although the bylaws don’t specifically cover this situation (think it basically states the space is to be only used for personal vehicle and not to store personal belongings) although we have offered a few different solutions, we have not heard back because I think no one else really cares about it but that one person.   We just figured a house with a nice garage would be better.  Both of our cars have suffered hit and runs by terrible parallel Parker’s that can’t be respectable and responsible to leave their insurance info.  It’s gotten old.  Excited to have a garage the most.  Hopefully it’s big enough for both our cars and the scoots, if not I would just be happy to have my car in our own driveway. 


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[PaulF]

That is sad that someone complained.     At least now you can have a bit more security and not have to worry about someone doing damage.  By the way, that yellow on the Vespa is great, really stands out.

[EvilTessmacher]

If it's not specfically in the bylaws that you can't use that space for whatever vehicles you can fit in it,  then you have legal recourse against the HOA and the arsebomb who is making waves. Show up at the next meeting, and demand that whomever is complaining do so publicly, as you have the right to face them. If that doesn't happen, then inform the board, or whomever claims to be in charge that you are not going to tolerate any further harassment from said individual, on pain of legal action against the HOA and the person. If they do say something in public, make sure it's recorded, and then require them to show written proof that your parking situation is within their control.

I'll be damned if I'd ever let any HOA get away with that.

Did the HOA pay for your car repairs? They're legally responsible if they have any kind of parking restrictions.

[leomagnus]

I like the scooter with the RENT ME on the tail mudflap….lol

[TroutBum]

One of the many drawbacks of owning a condo, the HOA not to mention the constant increasing of fees. I would not have mind the fee increase if I saw some improvements, but they just held onto the money while the complex deteriorated.

[stuo]

If you want to know how socialism works, buy a condominium. Best of luck with your house.

[AMAC1680]

If it's not specfically in the bylaws that you can't use that space for whatever vehicles you can fit in it,  then you have legal recourse against the HOA and the arsebomb who is making waves. Show up at the next meeting, and demand that whomever is complaining do so publicly, as you have the right to face them. If that doesn't happen, then inform the board, or whomever claims to be in charge that you are not going to tolerate any further harassment from said individual, on pain of legal action against the HOA and the person. If they do say something in public, make sure it's recorded, and then require them to show written proof that your parking situation is within their control.

I'll be damned if I'd ever let any HOA get away with that.

Did the HOA pay for your car repairs? They're legally responsible if they have any kind of parking restrictions.

Historically that has many “unforeseen consequences “.

AMAC

[EvilTessmacher]

If you want to know how socialism works, buy a condominium. Best of luck with your house.

 I don't believe that kind of political statement is permitted on this board.

[Clampett]

I don't believe that kind of political statement is permitted on this board.

No rules I've seen. In General Discussion, there are numerous topics on politics and voting.
The only restriction I've seen is staying on topic, which I understood that post to be negative as the OP was about condo associations.
But, mods/admins make that call. YMMV

IF you question a post, use the "Report to moderator" link.

I'm interested in @Snoopzilla saga on dealing with this and what (if any) changes result.

[Snoopzilla]

If you want to know how socialism works, buy a condominium. Best of luck with your house.

Thank you.  Putting the Condo on the market September 1st.  Historically these units sell fairly quick.  Sellers market in Minneapolis right now (probably elsewhere as well) so we are afraid we might have to rent for awhile if we can’t find one and get an offer accepted.  We have friends who’ve been searching for a house for over a year and last couple they offered 20 percent over asking and didn’t get either one.  Fingers crossed. 

[Snoopzilla]

No rules I've seen. In General Discussion, there are numerous topics on politics and voting.
The only restriction I've seen is staying on topic, which I understood that post to be negative as the OP was about condo associations.
But, mods/admins make that call. YMMV

IF you question a post, use the "Report to moderator" link.

I'm interested in @Snoopzilla saga on dealing with this and what (if any) changes result.

. Oh and an update on the association scooter saga.  They’ve approved of our solution to temporarily rent an unused corner of the garage to store a couple scooters in so at least the Gal can park her car back in the spot, as she doesn’t use her car that much.  Still pretty ridiculous, but since we are planning on moving shortly anyways, at least it’s something.

[TroutBum]

. Oh and an update on the association scooter saga.  They’ve approved of our solution to temporarily rent an unused corner of the garage to store a couple scooters in so at least the Gal can park her car back in the spot, as she doesn’t use her car that much.  Still pretty ridiculous, but since we are planning on moving shortly anyways, at least it’s something.

If you have to rent make sure they won't take issue with your stable of 2 wheels. That would be a double whammy. Good luck with the sale and eventual purchase of your new home. Do keep us posted.