Bridjit vs HOA
Melting Slicks
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In the meantime, I've found I can back-in without issue. My car is a GS at standard ride-height. I had DRM-Bilsteins installed which lowered the car about 3/4", just kept hitting too much stuff in the streets and had issues going in and out of driveways at work. Went to a JOC shock and bar upgrade which brought the car back up and the bars keeps it flatter in the turns.
So if you've lowered your car, that might be part of the issue, the other is backing in.
Safety Car
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Yea......these HOA's have their good and bad points. For the people that don't want to live next to people leaving old engine blocks and such laying around in their front yard they are a good thing. But sometimes they can get a little over bearing. Regardless of how strict they are, there are always gonna be people that challenge them regardless of how much common sense there is in the HOA's requirements. Example: If an HOA states that no one can put a free standing "working" toilet in their front yard, I guarantee there will be someone that tries to buck the system by doing it....and then complain when they are told they can't.....
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Melting Slicks
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From: the island of misfit toys
Read your CCRs carefully. It sounds like your bridjit is not a permanent feature and can be moved around (my HOA has rules against permanent fixtures).
Going forward, it's best to get permission for things ahead of time. Sometimes HOAs get huffy because they weren't asked.
Going forward, it's best to get permission for things ahead of time. Sometimes HOAs get huffy because they weren't asked.
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Instructor
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From: Gold Canyon Arizona
I'm still fighting my HOA about the Bridgit. If you have a Bridgit that has been okayed by your HOA it would be very helpful to me if you could give your HOA name and city.
Melting Slicks
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From: the island of misfit toys
Bridjit has a page for HOA, and a link to ask for their help.
http://www.bridjit.com/blog/tag/HOA+rules
http://www.bridjit.com/blog/tag/HOA+rules
Safety Car
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Race Director
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Yea......these HOA's have their good and bad. Example: If an HOA states that no one can put a free standing "working" toilet in their front yard, I guarantee there will be someone that tries to buck the system by doing it....and then complain when they are told they can't.....
Too bad it doesn’t rain enough in the OP’s area. I have a curb going into my driveway and I noticed when it rained I would have standing water for days. Contacted the town and they came out and ground down the concrete so that I no longer have standing water and also a smaller curb to go over now getting into my driveway.
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From: Pensacola Florida
more hoa
I have the same problem with my driveway. At the suggestion of several members, I have settled on backing in at an angle....and it does work with a minor scraping sound from the air dam. I submitted a pre approval request to my HOA and was politely declined because the color did not match the concrete driveway. Rather than deal with this group, I will save my battle for something else. I can deal with a little scraping sound.
good luck
good luck
Le Mans Master
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From: Las Vegas Nevada
First, if your car is rubbing slightly, try backing in, or entering at an angle. I have that issue, and if I enter at an angle, it does not rub
You an also raise the front of the car up to 1" without any real issues, though most people recommend a new alignment afterwards. The extra height would likely remedy the problem.
As for the HOA, I live in one, and appreciate it greatly. Yes, there are some overzealous enforcers, but in the last 7 years, I have not:
Heard any loud music, anywhere, at any time.
Heard party noise, " "
Had an idiot park on the lawn " "
Had anyone park in front of my house " "
Had to listen to the shouting of kids " "
Had ANY level of crime in the community " "
ETC, etc. etc.
Can I put up with a few overzealous twits, who lose their argument in the end, for absolute peace and quiet, and security? You bet I can.
You an also raise the front of the car up to 1" without any real issues, though most people recommend a new alignment afterwards. The extra height would likely remedy the problem.
As for the HOA, I live in one, and appreciate it greatly. Yes, there are some overzealous enforcers, but in the last 7 years, I have not:
Heard any loud music, anywhere, at any time.
Heard party noise, " "
Had an idiot park on the lawn " "
Had anyone park in front of my house " "
Had to listen to the shouting of kids " "
Had ANY level of crime in the community " "
ETC, etc. etc.
Can I put up with a few overzealous twits, who lose their argument in the end, for absolute peace and quiet, and security? You bet I can.
Safety Car
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I had a very bad experience with the HOA of our California home. And unless you buy a very rural property, any other home you buy will most likely have a HOA.
The HOA will have now doesn't come down on anyone. In fact I think they are too lax. It took six months before they sent out a letter to all homeowners that you can't leave your trash containers out in the open all week. That they must be kept out of sight.
It took three months before a new neighbor got rid of the black Jolly Roger flag he used as a curtain he hung in his front living room window. That was four years ago, and I still call it the pirate house. Many complained about it, but not sure who got him to take it down. He is a very strange guy who still does very bizarre things. This is a subdivision where homes start in the $300's. I can just imagine what would go on without the HOA.
The HOA will have now doesn't come down on anyone. In fact I think they are too lax. It took six months before they sent out a letter to all homeowners that you can't leave your trash containers out in the open all week. That they must be kept out of sight.
It took three months before a new neighbor got rid of the black Jolly Roger flag he used as a curtain he hung in his front living room window. That was four years ago, and I still call it the pirate house. Many complained about it, but not sure who got him to take it down. He is a very strange guy who still does very bizarre things. This is a subdivision where homes start in the $300's. I can just imagine what would go on without the HOA.
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When I was in Vegas I had to submit pics and also prove that it was not permanent. So I just sent info from website, and it was approved after they rejected me at first.
Safety Car
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I had a very bad experience with the HOA of our California home. And unless you buy a very rural property, any other home you buy will most likely have a HOA.
The HOA will have now doesn't come down on anyone. In fact I think they are too lax. It took six months before they sent out a letter to all homeowners that you can't leave your trash containers out in the open all week. That they must be kept out of sight.
It took three months before a new neighbor got rid of the black Jolly Roger flag he used as a curtain he hung in his front living room window. That was four years ago, and I still call it the pirate house. Many complained about it, but not sure who got him to take it down. He is a very strange guy who still does very bizarre things. This is a subdivision where homes start in the $300's. I can just imagine what would go on without the HOA.
The HOA will have now doesn't come down on anyone. In fact I think they are too lax. It took six months before they sent out a letter to all homeowners that you can't leave your trash containers out in the open all week. That they must be kept out of sight.
It took three months before a new neighbor got rid of the black Jolly Roger flag he used as a curtain he hung in his front living room window. That was four years ago, and I still call it the pirate house. Many complained about it, but not sure who got him to take it down. He is a very strange guy who still does very bizarre things. This is a subdivision where homes start in the $300's. I can just imagine what would go on without the HOA.
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St. Jude Donor '15
"In honor of jpee"
I installed a Bridjit curb ramp because my 2010 GS bottomed out on the curb when backing out of my driveway. Now my HOA said I must remove it.
They said it is a "Nuisance" "Rubbish" "Debris" "Unsanitary" "Unsightly" and "Offensive".
Has anyone else had this problem? If so, how did you fight your HOA?
They said it is a "Nuisance" "Rubbish" "Debris" "Unsanitary" "Unsightly" and "Offensive".
Has anyone else had this problem? If so, how did you fight your HOA?
. It sounds like my HOA migrated to your neighborhood. I saw one guy in C7Gen who said he would never live in a townhouse again when he retires----and I'd bet at least one reason is: HOA.To the point, if "they" say it's unsightly, not in keeping with the Covenants, Architectural Guidelines, and/or Rules, and can prove it, you are out of luck. If you have a friend or family member who's a lawyer, ask them to look over your documents such as the Covenants, Arch. Guidelines, etc. See if there's a loophole but just remember that the loophole COULD be closed by the next meeting of the Exec Committee or entire board maybe even without a vote of the entire membership.
And yes, I do know from experience in/with two different HOAs.
PS Post 24 "asking in advance" is a good suggestion, but probably too late now. You can always ask for mercy.
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If you read your HOA docs, generally, every homeowner has 1 vote. Your best option is probably going to be to get as many votes in your favor from other homeowners to amend the CC&Rs at your next HOA meeting. My CC&Rs state that all vehicles much be parked in your garage and not within sight of neighboring properties & there is no enforcement of that because enough homeowners voted that that was too restrictive. Mine also state that vehicles shall not be parked on the street - now many homeowners abuse this because their garages are full of junk & for whatever reason they would rather park in the street instead of their driveways. One homeowner complained that they have 6 cars and only a 3-car garage & don't want to have to play "musical cars" depending on which car they want to drive 
Many homeowners think that because they have multiple cars, or their kids drive that they should receive exceptions to the rules, so the HOA has repeatedly said come to the meetings with enough votes to amend the CC&Rs.
If the majority of homeowners don't mind your Bridjit, you may be in luck.
Many homeowners think that because they have multiple cars, or their kids drive that they should receive exceptions to the rules, so the HOA has repeatedly said come to the meetings with enough votes to amend the CC&Rs. If the majority of homeowners don't mind your Bridjit, you may be in luck.
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We had covenants in our sub division but they were not overly strict. When the developer turned over the street rights to the county anything dealing with the curbs, on street parking and right of way was under the jurisdiction of the county. One key for you to look at is who maintains the streets. If it is the city, the HOA has zero jurisdiction over the curb and street. If the city is ok with your ramp the HOA can go pound sand.
The ramps however, are not an actual part of those areas so it is seen as leaving your trash cans out, or boxes at the end of the driveway.
I'd be interested to see the driveway. My car would only scrape if I was not entering at about 45 degrees or so.
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