HOA Told Me To Destroy Thousands’ Worth Of Driveway Extension Even Though It’s Not Against The Rules – Experts Say Get A Lawyer

A CONTENTIOUS showdown between a homeowner and their HOA could send thousands of dollars down the drain after a garage renovation.

The homeowner claims his HOA wants them to tear down the new extension, but lawyers said the driver may have some legal leverage.

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A homeowner’s conversation with a lawyer was published in Avvoan online forum for legal services.

The consultation released to the driver highlights the importance of following HOA guidelines when taking on construction projects.

The suburban community’s HOA became embroiled in a bitter dispute after a driver put a new extension on his driveway.

According to the owner, the controversy stems from the failure to present the architectural form for expanding the driveway, an omission that he readily admitted.

“We have not presented an architectural form to widen our driveway,” the driver wrote.

“Now they are saying they want the entrance closed without any legitimate reasoning.”

The owner said he paid “thousands” to renovate the garage.

However, according to the owner, who called the HOA “useless” and accused them of “harassing” other residents, the association demanded the entrance extension be removed.

“We believe they are just intimidating us at this point,” the driver said.

“Like I said, this doesn’t violate a pact.”

The driver received advice from two lawyers.

“[The HOA is] required to explain why the driveway extension is not permitted,” advised a lawyer.

Another attorney said a local attorney should review the lease.

Are you covered by law for parking on public streets?

Parking on a public street is generally legal, even in front of someone’s home, experts say.

Unless the home is in an HOA subdivision, an apartment complex with assigned spaces, or there are laws against parking during certain days or times, it is not illegal to park a vehicle in front of someone’s home on a public street.

“Generally speaking, an individual citizen does not ‘own’ or have any continuing exclusive right to use a parking space on a public street,” he wrote Nolo Legal.

“These spaces are open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis.”

Most states have rules against vehicles parking in the same location for 72 hours, or blocking fire hydrants, driveways, and driveways, as a vehicle parked in these spaces presents a safety risk.

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Several other drivers complained to housing authorities in their neighborhood.

“My landlord blocked my driveway and asked us to use a different entrance further away,” one driver complained on an online forum.

Another driver complained that their HOA prevented them from building an extension to their garage.

However, lawyers in both circumstances said drivers should make sure they have specific clauses in their rental contracts.

Renters should ensure their leases have parking rights, lawyers said. Homeowners who sign HOA agreements should also consult with the association’s governing authorities.