Neighbor Problems
Le Mans Master
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From: USA
Explain your case in a nice letter to the HOA and give a copy to your neighbor. If this doesn't work, go to the store and buy a dozen eggs, bag of sugar and some Ex Lax for your big dog. Call me for details on what to do with these items.
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From: Granville NY
Originally Posted by Barrier
Well this takes it! I rented one of those Containers to put in my driveway so I could redo my Garage, took me longer than I thought,3 months. I have a two car driveway so it took up one spot. My Neighbor calls the town (Hempstead,NY) and complains about it, "says I have a Commercial Container in my Residential Driveway". I get a Notice of Violation, I call and find out that All Containers (PODS included) are outlawed in this town unless you have a Contractor doing at least $25K of Renovations. Turns out this is a new Law as of Nov,2005. They give me 15 days to comply. I finish up and have it picked up.
Here is the Corvette Part, An Inspector comes by Today to check, he sees that the Container is gone and says no problem. However the Neighbor also complained that I am running an Auto Repair Business from my Home, I explain that I repair my own cars and they are all registered to me at this address. The inspector sees my C5 in the Drive under a cover, and says That must also have plates ,be registered, inspected, and insured. I show him that it is, he says OK. If they get any more complaints I will have to prove that I work on my own cars and they must be Registered. ???
Barrier
Here is the Corvette Part, An Inspector comes by Today to check, he sees that the Container is gone and says no problem. However the Neighbor also complained that I am running an Auto Repair Business from my Home, I explain that I repair my own cars and they are all registered to me at this address. The inspector sees my C5 in the Drive under a cover, and says That must also have plates ,be registered, inspected, and insured. I show him that it is, he says OK. If they get any more complaints I will have to prove that I work on my own cars and they must be Registered. ???
Barrier
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From: Clayton North Carolina
Originally Posted by Vega$Vette
Hate to go against the grain here but.
If you were in fact in violation by having the container parked there for 3 months how do you feel wronged if someone complained?
Sounds like he's making it up as he goes!
I don't believe any state requires a vehicle to be registered and/or insured/inspected etc. unless it is driven on a public right of way.
If you were in fact in violation by having the container parked there for 3 months how do you feel wronged if someone complained?
Sounds like he's making it up as he goes!
I don't believe any state requires a vehicle to be registered and/or insured/inspected etc. unless it is driven on a public right of way.
I also know that the town of Brookhaven is also cracking down / enforceing a lot of these laws for many years people got away with a lot, I know this becouse I lived there 40 years.
Pro
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From: Odenton MD
Let's look at this from the OTHER side...
I live in a pretty nice area - not as fancy as some but definitely one where we try to keep our lawns nice and the driveways free of junk. Not saying that your neighbor couldn't have done better by you with the container issue but imagine what life would be like with a neighbor like mine. I've spoke directly to him and told him to keep his truck away, I've filed multiple complaints with the code compliance committee over the last year. It's there on weekends (when the code people are off) and he actually does major work on it. Here's what I got to see on Father's Day as I was arriving home. FWIW, the white Olds has no plates on it either. 
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From: Crofton MD
Originally Posted by Nobigspoilerz
I live in a pretty nice area - not as fancy as some but definitely one where we try to keep our lawns nice and the driveways free of junk. Not saying that your neighbor couldn't have done better by you with the container issue but imagine what life would be like with a neighbor like mine. I've spoke directly to him and told him to keep his truck away, I've filed multiple complaints with the code compliance committee over the last year. It's there on weekends (when the code people are off) and he actually does major work on it. Here's what I got to see on Father's Day as I was arriving home. FWIW, the white Olds has no plates on it either.
Guess I'm just more laid back about these things.
Drifting
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From: McKinney TX
Originally Posted by Nobigspoilerz
I live in a pretty nice area - not as fancy as some but definitely one where we try to keep our lawns nice and the driveways free of junk. Not saying that your neighbor couldn't have done better by you with the container issue but imagine what life would be like with a neighbor like mine. I've spoke directly to him and told him to keep his truck away, I've filed multiple complaints with the code compliance committee over the last year. It's there on weekends (when the code people are off) and he actually does major work on it. Here's what I got to see on Father's Day as I was arriving home. FWIW, the white Olds has no plates on it either.
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Originally Posted by Nobigspoilerz
I live in a pretty nice area - not as fancy as some but definitely one where we try to keep our lawns nice and the driveways free of junk. Not saying that your neighbor couldn't have done better by you with the container issue but imagine what life would be like with a neighbor like mine. I've spoke directly to him and told him to keep his truck away, I've filed multiple complaints with the code compliance committee over the last year. It's there on weekends (when the code people are off) and he actually does major work on it. Here's what I got to see on Father's Day as I was arriving home. FWIW, the white Olds has no plates on it either.
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Hmmmm
Sounds like a topic more appropriate to OT than C5 general.
However, the neighbor and you have issues - sit down and attempt to resolve them.
Sounds like a topic more appropriate to OT than C5 general.
However, the neighbor and you have issues - sit down and attempt to resolve them.
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From: Wesley Chapel, FL Las Vegas, NV
Originally Posted by Nobigspoilerz
I live in a pretty nice area - not as fancy as some but definitely one where we try to keep our lawns nice and the driveways free of junk. Not saying that your neighbor couldn't have done better by you with the container issue but imagine what life would be like with a neighbor like mine. I've spoke directly to him and told him to keep his truck away, I've filed multiple complaints with the code compliance committee over the last year. It's there on weekends (when the code people are off) and he actually does major work on it. Here's what I got to see on Father's Day as I was arriving home. FWIW, the white Olds has no plates on it either.
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kick your neighbour in the *****.
The next time he does anything wrong call it in.
Plus i agree with AC54ME it more of an OT thread.
The next time he does anything wrong call it in.
Plus i agree with AC54ME it more of an OT thread.
Drifting
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From: PA
Originally Posted by rcs128
I'm no legal expert, but I bet you could have him cited for parking the Ram across the sidewalk.
Or just take a sawz-all (sp?) and cut the portion off that's over the sidewalk...doesn't take much to destroy a Dodge. 
BTW...original poster...your neighbor is a moron.
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Drifting
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From: Long Beach NY
I feel for you Nobigspoilerz! I think your problem is a legal matter. I would also contact every Politician you can. Don't give up, that is Commercial.
My original thread was General and Corvette related, many of us do work on our cars for many reasons. We also like cars and if we can, own many. My container and Garage cleaning was an attempt to copy the Garages I have seen posted here. I was going for the floor, wall etc. I'm just slow.
I don't know how without clearing a Garage out unless it's a new house anyone could redo theirs.
I try not to break laws (speeding aside) and as I said if I had known it was illegal I never would have rented a Container.
I take issue with someone implying that I run a Auto Repair Shop from my home, and the enforcement person came by on a Wednesday afternoon with no evidence in sight ( I was doing Gardening, at least trying to) and told me I would have to Prove I Don't run a repair shop.That was based on a Complaint from someone. At that point I asked him what if I made a Complaint that my neighbor was running a Brothel would they immediately send a notice of Commercial use in a Residential location and issue a building violation without an investigation first?
I believe this affects many of us who enjoy our cars. I wonder if the Polish and Shine Guys could be accused of Running Detail Shops.
Heaven forbid you show a buddy how to Clay Bar on his Car in your Driveway.
Barrier
My original thread was General and Corvette related, many of us do work on our cars for many reasons. We also like cars and if we can, own many. My container and Garage cleaning was an attempt to copy the Garages I have seen posted here. I was going for the floor, wall etc. I'm just slow.
I don't know how without clearing a Garage out unless it's a new house anyone could redo theirs.
I try not to break laws (speeding aside) and as I said if I had known it was illegal I never would have rented a Container.
I take issue with someone implying that I run a Auto Repair Shop from my home, and the enforcement person came by on a Wednesday afternoon with no evidence in sight ( I was doing Gardening, at least trying to) and told me I would have to Prove I Don't run a repair shop.That was based on a Complaint from someone. At that point I asked him what if I made a Complaint that my neighbor was running a Brothel would they immediately send a notice of Commercial use in a Residential location and issue a building violation without an investigation first?
I believe this affects many of us who enjoy our cars. I wonder if the Polish and Shine Guys could be accused of Running Detail Shops.
Heaven forbid you show a buddy how to Clay Bar on his Car in your Driveway.
Barrier
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From: PA
Originally Posted by hotwheels57
...it might be interesting to see how many people who replied to this discussion actually own their own homes, rent or still live with their parents...