My association is trying to ban the Z! - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

LGAFF · 05-11-2009

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

bobbyhi · 05-11-2009

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

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

LGAFF · 05-11-2009

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 · 05-11-2009

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 · 05-11-2009

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 · 05-11-2009

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Originally Posted by 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!

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

LGAFF · 05-11-2009

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QB93Z · 05-11-2009

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 · 05-11-2009

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Originally Posted by 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.

=D>

LORDVDR · 05-11-2009

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

Steve
www.Alive-N-Kickin.net

05-11-2009	#1
LGAFF Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 7,194	My association is trying to ban the Z! 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 __________________ LGAFF 90 #966-150K miles-sold 92 #234-sold 1987 Callaway TT #17 1991 ZR-1 #1359

05-11-2009	#2
bobbyhi Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mendota Heights, MN. 55120 Posts: 984	Re: My association is trying to ban the Z! 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 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 __________________ Bob Anderson 1990 #2405 White/Gray Haibeck chip,4:09 gears,Power Effects Exhaust,5 spoke chrome,C5 brakes,49th Street rockers,K&N,Hurst,Headers,Upper & lower ported Minnesota State Director Founding Member #19

05-11-2009	#3
LGAFF Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 7,194	Re: My association is trying to ban the Z! 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! __________________ LGAFF 90 #966-150K miles-sold 92 #234-sold 1987 Callaway TT #17 1991 ZR-1 #1359

05-11-2009	#4
Kevin Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 4,632	Re: My association is trying to ban the Z! 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. __________________ It's not the car, it's the people - Doug Johnson 90 r/r "KEYS ON" nick named "T.L.B"

05-11-2009	#5
Z51JEFF Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fremont,Ca Posts: 3,078	Re: My association is trying to ban the Z! 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.

05-11-2009	#8
QB93Z Join Date: May 2007 Location: Westminster, Maryland Posts: 3,689	Re: My association is trying to ban the Z! 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 __________________ If it isn't fun, you aren't doing it right! 1990 Black ZR-1 - sold 1993 Quasar Blue ZR-1 1994 Competition Yellow ZR-1 1995 Dark Purple ZR-1 Maryland State Coordinator WAZOO Member

05-11-2009	#10
LORDVDR Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Prince Frederick,Md. Posts: 148	Re: My association is trying to ban the Z! Want me to bring over my band and have a full rehearsal in your driveway? Steve www.Alive-N-Kickin.net