Question:
I live in a townhouse/condo community. My neighbor on the end is a board member and the street in front of us is a dead end with space to park away from the edge of his driveway. The board decided to place a no parking/tow enforced sign at only the end of my street where my kids friends would sometimes park when visiting. There are 3 other dead ends in the neighborhood and no other signs posted on any streets or ends. I feel like i am being targeted because a majority of the neighborhood does not have teens/young adults with friends visiting/ parking. The driveways are never blocked and overnights are not used. How can I het the HOA to remove the sign?
– Teri
Answer:
Hi Teri,
Start by reviewing the HOA’s governing documents, such as the bylaws, CC&Rs, and parking policies, to determine whether the decision to install the sign aligns with established rules. Next, request documentation, such as meeting minutes, from the board to understand the reasoning behind the decision and ensure it was made transparently and equitably.
If the sign placement is inconsistent with other dead-end streets in the neighborhood, document these discrepancies to highlight a potential lack of fairness in the policy’s application. Communicate your concerns to the HOA in writing, emphasizing that the sign appears unnecessary as driveways are not being blocked and overnight parking is not an issue.
If the board remains unresponsive, you may need to escalate the matter by petitioning other residents, attending board meetings to voice your concerns, or seeking mediation to resolve the issue amicably.
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