My association is trying to ban the Z!

[LGAFF]

Well, I will let the cat out of the bag, I keep the 90 Z out in the driveway......I also cover the car with an all weather cover. Today I am working from home and the local parade of ***ociation nazis comes by, they stand around my car, and (I am right by the window) talking about how I should not be able to keep the car covered, etc.....by the way no bylaws against having a car in the driveway or a storage cover.. and my neighborhood is far from the nicest in town....alot of the townhomes are now rental properties.

Anywho...your thoughts on carcover.....is it too tacky and should I cave in and remove it or stand ground and fight it?

I did confront them when they were outside and reminded them that there was no law against it, they said car appears to be in storage......however they admitted they knew it was not.

I think I am going to buy an inappropriate sunshade for the front window, something along the lines of a Jeffvette Avatar:mrgreen:

[bobbyhi]

If I were you, I would strongly stick to my guns. Most associations are made up of people with nothing else to do. That has been my experience. As long as you move the Z from time to time I don't see how they could construe that it is storage:dontknow: Document with pics everytime the Z is moved. Keep a log of the mileage.

The association will probably make a new by-law regarding your car. I would then hire an attorney and see what my options are.

Once again, just MHO:rolleyes:

[LGAFF]

Looks like the Fast Boys from Illinois need a "Men in thongs" cookout in my front drive every weekend in protest....maybe that will change their opinions.

We can finalize the day with a toe touching contest on the sidewalk at noon!

Bottoms up!

The association knows the car is not in storage they just like to be a pain in the Arash!

[Kevin]

if i saw a group of people in my drive way standing around my zr-1 i'd be out there with a shot gun.

[Z51JEFF]

Id tell them to blow it out there a$$es.If they they think this is an eye sore,Id get the ugliest van I could find,get a bunch of Deadheads to paint the thing hippy style,as long as its legal no problem,park it in the driveway then I would ask the HOA what were they doing on my property,do they have the right to come on to your property when ever they feel the itch?I cannot stand these groups of people,I can understand the reasoning of the HOA but sometimes these types go too far,I like to stir the pot from time to time.

[Hammer]

Looks like the Fast Boys from Illinois need a "Men in thongs" cookout in my front drive every weekend in protest....maybe that will change their opinions.

We can finalize the day with a toe touching contest on the sidewalk at noon!

Bottoms up!

The association knows the car is not in storage they just like to be a pain in the Arash!

That there's some funny chit Lee. Wish I lived in Illinois for times like this.
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[LGAFF]

Flossing is good for everyone, come join the fun...9 out of 10 dentist recommend it!

[QB93Z]

Don't give in!

Make sure you have an up to date copy of the rules/bylaws. Read the rules carefully and make sure you are in compliance. Write a letter to the president of the HOA formally stating that the car in the driveway is not in storage. Insist that the HOA put any action they plan to take in writing and that the signed original is sent to you by certified letter. Otherwise, ignore the jerks.

It might help to go to a meeting of the HOA now and then.

Insist that the HOA publish minutes of the meetings and that you get copies of the minutes to see if they are trying to move against you officially.

Demand to be provided with copies of the HOA financial statements and annual audits. Most HOA's don't keep these thing up to date.

I went through this with a HOA in Charleston, SC. The busy-bodies will drive you nuts if you let them.

Good luck

Jim

Jim

[secondchance]

if i saw a group of people in my drive way standing around my zr-1 i'd be out there with a shot gun.
=D>

[LORDVDR]

Want me to bring over my band and have a full rehearsal in your driveway?

Steve
www.Alive-N-Kickin.net

[LGAFF]

That would be classic!

[Z Factor]

I think I am going to buy an inappropriate sunshade for the front window,

Don't do that.

If anyone sends you a letter or stickers your car, by all means write a letter to the property manager, association, and the assoc. attorney explaining that you are within the rules and the car is not in storage. Some associations prohibit car covers because they cannot see if the license plate is on, or is current. That is why you occasionally see covers with a clear small plastic window so they can tell at a glance if it is a road worthy car.

Otherwise I would suggest the following.

Let sleeping dogs lie

As was mentioned, many of these people have nothing better to do, and will make it their life's work to hassle you if you get on their bad side. So be respectful and do not piss any of them off. You will have less headaches in the long run.

:cheers:

[LGAFF]

Time to move....looks like I will know next week if I am moving to Phoenix or staying...if so wife and I found several places with 3 car garages in Huntley.

[-=Jeff=-]

Time to move....looks like I will know next week if I am moving to Phoenix or staying...if so wife and I found several places with 3 car garages in Huntley.


Phoenix? Job transfer?

[LGAFF]

Got approached last year to see if I am willing to transfer to AZ for new office opening in Phoenix....I am one of the front runners but its been on again off again.....I am ready for warmer climates!

Bring the heat!

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[djpatrick35]

That's a serious load of crap. Your property is your own. If you need anyone for that cookout, I'm about a half hour away!

[tomtom72]

I hope you get that promotion in AZ....if you really want it that is.

just a fwiw, ZFactor is right. Don't piss off the BOD as they can make any changes that they want to the "house rules". Also what Jim said is worth keeping in mind.

I work as a super in a Co-Op and I've seen this kind of thing many times. It's just that some boards get carried away, but if you explain why the car is covered...nicely. Most of the board members are not car guys and don't get where we are coming from so they just look at the "visual" impact anything has on the property. I'd suggest to start the explaining with the property manager and if you can get that person to listen to reason you may have an easier time with the board. Most property managers are reasonable people and will listen to reasonable explanations.

:cheers:

[UKZR1]

This kind of **** is happening more and more over here too. It appears self appointed important people that want to ram their perfect ideals down everybodies throat are taking over everywhere

One of the Viper guys over here moved to New Zealand and then moved back because he reckoned it was worse than here and that is really saying something.

[Pete]

Man, i wish i had rich people problems like these.:)

Two ZR-1's.
Moving to sunny Arizona.


Pete

[phrogs]

First this is why I do not live in a HOA Im conected to one and those tools can have that ****.

Second a car cover is to protect the car from the enviroment I can't understand how its a "eye sore" stupid tools.

I have 2 cars in my driveway both with car covers on them one is the 1968 Crovette awaitng its restoration and I also have had my ferrari out under a cover when I have been doing other things in the garage like paintng.

The ZR-1 needs paint so no car cover for the ZR-1 :mrgreen:

[LGAFF]

Looks like move out west is on hold....will start looking for a house here!

[ZRWON]

Don't do that.

If anyone sends you a letter or stickers your car, by all means write a letter to the property manager, association, and the assoc. attorney explaining that you are within the rules and the car is not in storage. Some associations prohibit car covers because they cannot see if the license plate is on, or is current. That is why you occasionally see covers with a clear small plastic window so they can tell at a glance if it is a road worthy car. Otherwise I would suggest the following.
Let sleeping dogs lie
As was mentioned, many of these people have nothing better to do, and will make it their life's work to hassle you if you get on their bad side. So be respectful and do not piss any of them off. You will have less headaches in the long run.
:cheers:
I AGREE. My one experience with HOA was to respond in writing stating my attorney advised that the CCR's did not support their condition, They can only enforce what is stated in the CC&R document you agreed to when purchasing the property. The HOA folks never responded and never again contacted me.:thumbsup: