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Frisco man says HOA won't let him park pickup on driveway (No Ford, Chevy, Dodge allowed)
Dallas Morning News/DallasNews.com ^ | August 18, 2008 | STEVE STOLER

Posted on 09/02/2008 9:45:53 AM PDT by TheBattman

Frisco man says HOA won't let him park pickup on driveway 01:32 PM CDT on Monday, August 18, 2008

By STEVE STOLER / WFAA-TV (Channel 8) sstoler@wfaa.com If there's one thing Texans are serious about, it's pickups.

But a Frisco man says his truck is being targeted simply because his homeowners association doesn't think it's classy enough.

Jim Greenwood said he never dreamed his HOA would have a problem with his new Ford F-150 pickup. Then he received the first of three notices threatening him with fines.

"Mr. Greenwood, you're violating a subdivision rule that prohibits pickup trucks in your driveway," the notice reads.

Stonebriar HOA rules allow several luxury trucks on driveways, including the Cadillac Escalade, Chevy Avalanche, Honda Ridgeline and Lincoln Mark LT.

But most Ford, Dodge or Chevy pickups are restricted.

(Excerpt) Read more at dallasnews.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Culture/Society; Miscellaneous
KEYWORDS: hoa; pickup; propertyowners; propertyrights; texas; truck
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To: dmz

Where I am at, the meat of the rules are found in the Architectural Guidelines - that are NOT given prepurchase. If the HOA pushes too far, they’ll find themselves in Court.


21 posted on 09/02/2008 10:09:52 AM PDT by Mr Rogers (Mav & the Barracuda vs. Messiah and the Mouth)
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To: w1andsodidwe

>>I suggest that you run for election to the board at the first possible moment. And get like minded folks to run. I know I have served on our board several times. What typically happens here is nobody shows up for the annual board meeting, can’t even get a quorum. So those in charge are free to do whatever they want. I personally stopped several unnecessary dues increases. >>

Won’t work, the board members are the ones who introduced the idea.


22 posted on 09/02/2008 10:10:25 AM PDT by Righter-than-Rush
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To: Righter-than-Rush
Some of us condo-owning idiots did read the CC&Rs, only to be outvoted by the majority. The owners now pay $200 per month over dues for the privilege of collectively donating to a charity owned by one of the condo owners. Don’t try to tell me it’s all about not reading before buying.

You need to discuss this situation with your attorney.
23 posted on 09/02/2008 10:17:33 AM PDT by Cheburashka (Democratic Underground: Ever wonder where all those who took the brown acid at Woodstock wound up?)
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To: TheBattman

I overheard some HOA clowns talking the other day. Crazy middle-aged women with nothing better to do.

They were terrified the “neighborhood was going down” because someone parked a car outside that wasn’t to their standards. They instantly think that someone is renting part of the house to someone from the “unwashed” class. Repeating what they said after that would get me banned.

They were saying “we should be able to do something”. I hope they don’t see this article.


24 posted on 09/02/2008 10:17:42 AM PDT by varyouga ("Rove is some mysterious God of politics & mind control" - DU 10-24-06)
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To: Righter-than-Rush
Won’t work, the board members are the ones who introduced the idea.

Well if you and your like minded friends are the ones on the board, it couldn't happen, could it? The problem it is often easier to complain about those in charge, than to take the reins. I know that sounds harsh, but that is just the way it is. having served myself, I know how little time it takes, but you then have a say it what happens.

25 posted on 09/02/2008 10:17:43 AM PDT by w1andsodidwe (Jimmy Carter(the Godfather of Terror) allowed radical Islam to get a foothold in Iran.)
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To: TheBattman

I’m really surprised at how many Freepers seem to support these HOA Nazis. You can park a Honda in your driveway, but not a Ford?


26 posted on 09/02/2008 10:21:49 AM PDT by ozzymandus
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To: TheBattman

What if he bought a Sierra Denali instead? That is a luxary pickup that is a real pickup unlike the ridgeline or avalanche. They allow the lincoln mark lt.


27 posted on 09/02/2008 10:29:58 AM PDT by miliantnutcase
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To: TheBattman

Funny HOA story told by our Realtor....about a HOA in Salem, OREGON.....a guy walked to his paper box in his bathrobe to get his paper.....and got a letter telling him doing that was “against the rules.” SOOOOOO.....next time....he walked to the paper box....BUCK NAKED!


28 posted on 09/02/2008 10:36:26 AM PDT by goodnesswins (Palin has run a state, town and fishing operation. Obama ain't run nothin' but his mouth.(Steyn)
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To: ozzymandus

What I see are FReepers who think it’s disineguous to agree to abide by a set of rules then complain when you are called on violating them.

Whether the rule is stupid or not he agreed to them when he bought the house. If he didn’t read them that’s his own fault. If he doesn’t like the rule, he can petition to have it changed.

Men who flaunt agreed upon rules then whine like little girls when it’s pointed out shouldn’t be allowed to own pick up trucks.


29 posted on 09/02/2008 10:37:23 AM PDT by Bob J (For every 1000 hacking at the branches of evil, one strikes at it's root.)
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To: TheBattman
This is a suburb of Dallas.

If it were a suburb of Fort Worth, the HOA would REQUIRE a pickup on the driveway.

30 posted on 09/02/2008 10:40:36 AM PDT by TexasNative2000 (Is this tagline governed by McCain-Feingold?)
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To: TheBattman
How is a Honda Ridgeline NOT a pickup truck?


31 posted on 09/02/2008 10:46:12 AM PDT by Bloody Sam Roberts (Conservatives say, 'Seeing is believing.' - - - Liberals say, 'Believing is seeing'.)
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To: Red in Blue PA
“So much for the concept of a freerepublic!”

Potential house buyers are free to choose to buy in a neighborhood without onerous HOA rules. We live in a neighborhood where the HOA has voluntary arbitration, but not mandatory enforcement, “powers.” I wish it had more power to enforce neighborhood covenants regarding rentals - for example, empty nesters who take on three or four (young, noisy) boarders to fill up a five-bedroom house. It's usually not in the self-interest of any one neighbor to go to the expense of filing a zoning complaint or civil lawsuit to have the neighborhood covenants enforced.

32 posted on 09/02/2008 10:52:04 AM PDT by riverdawg
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To: miliantnutcase
What if he bought a Sierra Denali instead

I suspect that the Sierra Denali would be more expensive than the F150 he owns... but I could be wrong. It really depends on what trim level the F150 is. I have seen some (as well as Chevy and Dodge) that are customized and just as nice (or more so) than a Denali...

33 posted on 09/02/2008 11:05:49 AM PDT by TheBattman (Vote your conscience, or don't complain about RINOs!)
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To: w1andsodidwe

I think all HOA’s should have regulation concerning seasonal decorations. There should be a per occurance, per incident fee levied.

It could be done this way, a decoration permit must be applied for that costs say $500. The permit is good for a certain time period. Upon submission of notarized de-decoration affidavit, a posse will sent out to verify said de-decoration affidavit. If the homestead hasn’t been de-decorated by a seasonal cut-off date, the permit fee is forfeit. Furthermore, a per incident fine is levied for each day the homestead is decorated, say $50.

I think that’s the best way to keep those dang icicle lights hanging from peoples homes in July. Know what I mean?

That would work great for all sorts of things. Want to endorese a candidate for a non-endorsed candidate campaign sign, just file the appropriate permit, pay the fee, plus the non-endorsed candidate fee, plus a pro-rated security deposit for the anticipated period for display. If somebody causes property damage to one’s home because the candidate of choice was unapproved, you lose your security deposit. Same with flags.


34 posted on 09/02/2008 11:10:23 AM PDT by raygun
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To: TheBattman

What if he put a topper on his truck and got rid of the f-150 badging and said it was an expedition? =-p


35 posted on 09/02/2008 11:13:25 AM PDT by miliantnutcase
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To: TexasNative2000
This is a suburb of Dallas.

If it were a suburb of Fort Worth, the HOA would REQUIRE a pickup on the driveway.

Damn Straight!

He should have known that's waht you get when you cross the over to the dark side of HWY 360.

The Population of Frisco is made up mostly of Non Texan carpetbaggers from Chicago or New York or Boston and the like.

They don't understand the concept of a Pickup... how it can tow and haul things.

To them, Cars are either "modes of transpotation" or "status symbols" and can serve no other purpose.

36 posted on 09/02/2008 11:13:28 AM PDT by UNGN (I've been here since '98 but had nothing to say until now)
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To: Bloody Sam Roberts

Because the ridgeline is closer to a car than a pickup. The platform is closer to a minivan than a pickup. It also doesn’t have a solid rear axle. I’m not saying it’s not a functional or useful vehicle but it shouldn’t pretend to be a silverado or F-150.


37 posted on 09/02/2008 11:23:30 AM PDT by miliantnutcase
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To: Righter-than-Rush
I purchased a condo when I got married in 1978. I was ignorant of home owner's associations at that time. It was an ugly education. I sold the condo five years later. My list of requirements in the next house included no home owner's associations and a careful reading of restrictive covenants in my title.
38 posted on 09/02/2008 11:26:53 AM PDT by Myrddin
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To: TheBattman

That’s what he gets for buying a home in an HOA neighborhood.


39 posted on 09/02/2008 11:30:27 AM PDT by TigersEye (This is the age of the death of reason.)
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To: laxcoach

>>However, rules are rules.

Da, Comrade! Da!

And remember, NO SLEEPING IN BEDS! {edit} errr, WIF SHEETS!


40 posted on 09/02/2008 11:32:10 AM PDT by LomanBill (A bird flies because the right wing opposes the left.)
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