OT: Neighbor’s Truck is a Problem

[Anonymous]

You said the street has both condos and houses; if there is an HOA that is your best bet. Almost all HOAs prohibit commercial vehicles. Email a few photos to the management company and start the HOA violation process.

[temeculaguy]

ricechex, when it comes time to buy your next house, buy one with an hoa. I know everyone has different feelings about hoa’s, but it is obvious that you would have no problem with the added rules and it would eliminate situations like this. This is not an insult, I am the same way and I know this about myself, that i cannot live in an area only governed by municipal codes, I need extra rules. It doesn’t make me good or bad, but is has made life easier once I realized this about myself.

In the house I owned that did not have an hoa, I had a similar conflict, while it wasn’t the view that bothered me but my neighbor’s similar work vehicle blocked my view in pulling out of my driveway onto what was a fairly busy street and there was nothing I could do about it. It also blocked the view of motorists if my kids were playing in the front yard and went after an errant ball. Rather than make him change, I moved where he and his ilk dare not travel, to the dreaded land of strict hoa’s. There is nothing wrong with him and nothing wrong with me, but we are better off not being neighbors. His raiders sheets as window coverings made him happy and were a source of pride, to me they were an eyesore and a cause of increased blood pressure (no offense allan, I would have been bothered by charger’s sheets).

I did have an aquaintance once that was a nice guy but was definately a member of the dirt people tribe. He asked where I lived, i told him and he said that he liked it there and even looked at some houses there but couldn’t buy a house there because he has montster trucks, toy haulers, quads and boats. Then he said that the hoa there was too uptight and had too many rules, to which i agreed out loud and to myself I said “thank god.”

[temeculaguy]

ricechex, when it comes time to buy your next house, buy one with an hoa. I know everyone has different feelings about hoa’s, but it is obvious that you would have no problem with the added rules and it would eliminate situations like this. This is not an insult, I am the same way and I know this about myself, that i cannot live in an area only governed by municipal codes, I need extra rules. It doesn’t make me good or bad, but is has made life easier once I realized this about myself.

In the house I owned that did not have an hoa, I had a similar conflict, while it wasn’t the view that bothered me but my neighbor’s similar work vehicle blocked my view in pulling out of my driveway onto what was a fairly busy street and there was nothing I could do about it. It also blocked the view of motorists if my kids were playing in the front yard and went after an errant ball. Rather than make him change, I moved where he and his ilk dare not travel, to the dreaded land of strict hoa’s. There is nothing wrong with him and nothing wrong with me, but we are better off not being neighbors. His raiders sheets as window coverings made him happy and were a source of pride, to me they were an eyesore and a cause of increased blood pressure (no offense allan, I would have been bothered by charger’s sheets).

I did have an aquaintance once that was a nice guy but was definately a member of the dirt people tribe. He asked where I lived, i told him and he said that he liked it there and even looked at some houses there but couldn’t buy a house there because he has montster trucks, toy haulers, quads and boats. Then he said that the hoa there was too uptight and had too many rules, to which i agreed out loud and to myself I said “thank god.”

[temeculaguy]

ricechex, when it comes time to buy your next house, buy one with an hoa. I know everyone has different feelings about hoa’s, but it is obvious that you would have no problem with the added rules and it would eliminate situations like this. This is not an insult, I am the same way and I know this about myself, that i cannot live in an area only governed by municipal codes, I need extra rules. It doesn’t make me good or bad, but is has made life easier once I realized this about myself.

In the house I owned that did not have an hoa, I had a similar conflict, while it wasn’t the view that bothered me but my neighbor’s similar work vehicle blocked my view in pulling out of my driveway onto what was a fairly busy street and there was nothing I could do about it. It also blocked the view of motorists if my kids were playing in the front yard and went after an errant ball. Rather than make him change, I moved where he and his ilk dare not travel, to the dreaded land of strict hoa’s. There is nothing wrong with him and nothing wrong with me, but we are better off not being neighbors. His raiders sheets as window coverings made him happy and were a source of pride, to me they were an eyesore and a cause of increased blood pressure (no offense allan, I would have been bothered by charger’s sheets).

I did have an aquaintance once that was a nice guy but was definately a member of the dirt people tribe. He asked where I lived, i told him and he said that he liked it there and even looked at some houses there but couldn’t buy a house there because he has montster trucks, toy haulers, quads and boats. Then he said that the hoa there was too uptight and had too many rules, to which i agreed out loud and to myself I said “thank god.”

[temeculaguy]

ricechex, when it comes time to buy your next house, buy one with an hoa. I know everyone has different feelings about hoa’s, but it is obvious that you would have no problem with the added rules and it would eliminate situations like this. This is not an insult, I am the same way and I know this about myself, that i cannot live in an area only governed by municipal codes, I need extra rules. It doesn’t make me good or bad, but is has made life easier once I realized this about myself.

In the house I owned that did not have an hoa, I had a similar conflict, while it wasn’t the view that bothered me but my neighbor’s similar work vehicle blocked my view in pulling out of my driveway onto what was a fairly busy street and there was nothing I could do about it. It also blocked the view of motorists if my kids were playing in the front yard and went after an errant ball. Rather than make him change, I moved where he and his ilk dare not travel, to the dreaded land of strict hoa’s. There is nothing wrong with him and nothing wrong with me, but we are better off not being neighbors. His raiders sheets as window coverings made him happy and were a source of pride, to me they were an eyesore and a cause of increased blood pressure (no offense allan, I would have been bothered by charger’s sheets).

I did have an aquaintance once that was a nice guy but was definately a member of the dirt people tribe. He asked where I lived, i told him and he said that he liked it there and even looked at some houses there but couldn’t buy a house there because he has montster trucks, toy haulers, quads and boats. Then he said that the hoa there was too uptight and had too many rules, to which i agreed out loud and to myself I said “thank god.”

[temeculaguy]

ricechex, when it comes time to buy your next house, buy one with an hoa. I know everyone has different feelings about hoa’s, but it is obvious that you would have no problem with the added rules and it would eliminate situations like this. This is not an insult, I am the same way and I know this about myself, that i cannot live in an area only governed by municipal codes, I need extra rules. It doesn’t make me good or bad, but is has made life easier once I realized this about myself.

In the house I owned that did not have an hoa, I had a similar conflict, while it wasn’t the view that bothered me but my neighbor’s similar work vehicle blocked my view in pulling out of my driveway onto what was a fairly busy street and there was nothing I could do about it. It also blocked the view of motorists if my kids were playing in the front yard and went after an errant ball. Rather than make him change, I moved where he and his ilk dare not travel, to the dreaded land of strict hoa’s. There is nothing wrong with him and nothing wrong with me, but we are better off not being neighbors. His raiders sheets as window coverings made him happy and were a source of pride, to me they were an eyesore and a cause of increased blood pressure (no offense allan, I would have been bothered by charger’s sheets).

I did have an aquaintance once that was a nice guy but was definately a member of the dirt people tribe. He asked where I lived, i told him and he said that he liked it there and even looked at some houses there but couldn’t buy a house there because he has montster trucks, toy haulers, quads and boats. Then he said that the hoa there was too uptight and had too many rules, to which i agreed out loud and to myself I said “thank god.”

[svelte]

I agree with TG.

Our first purchase was a condo and when we left, I specifically looked for a home with no HOA. I was tired of the board bickering and the nonesense that went on. There weren’t many new homes without an HOA, but we found one and bought it. Really loved it. For about five years.

Then the motor homes, motorcycles, garage doors painted three colors, dilapidated vehicles, and yes commercial vehicles started slowly invading until I had finally had enough.

Our latest purchase has an HOA. Though it can be a pain when we get a violation letter, I can tell you without a doubt it is about the nicest looking neighborhood in the city. We’re here to stay and I’ll gladly take care of a few violation notices instead of living in Redneck Estates.

[svelte]

I agree with TG.

Our first purchase was a condo and when we left, I specifically looked for a home with no HOA. I was tired of the board bickering and the nonesense that went on. There weren’t many new homes without an HOA, but we found one and bought it. Really loved it. For about five years.

Then the motor homes, motorcycles, garage doors painted three colors, dilapidated vehicles, and yes commercial vehicles started slowly invading until I had finally had enough.

Our latest purchase has an HOA. Though it can be a pain when we get a violation letter, I can tell you without a doubt it is about the nicest looking neighborhood in the city. We’re here to stay and I’ll gladly take care of a few violation notices instead of living in Redneck Estates.

[svelte]

I agree with TG.

Our first purchase was a condo and when we left, I specifically looked for a home with no HOA. I was tired of the board bickering and the nonesense that went on. There weren’t many new homes without an HOA, but we found one and bought it. Really loved it. For about five years.

Then the motor homes, motorcycles, garage doors painted three colors, dilapidated vehicles, and yes commercial vehicles started slowly invading until I had finally had enough.

Our latest purchase has an HOA. Though it can be a pain when we get a violation letter, I can tell you without a doubt it is about the nicest looking neighborhood in the city. We’re here to stay and I’ll gladly take care of a few violation notices instead of living in Redneck Estates.

[svelte]

I agree with TG.

Our first purchase was a condo and when we left, I specifically looked for a home with no HOA. I was tired of the board bickering and the nonesense that went on. There weren’t many new homes without an HOA, but we found one and bought it. Really loved it. For about five years.

Then the motor homes, motorcycles, garage doors painted three colors, dilapidated vehicles, and yes commercial vehicles started slowly invading until I had finally had enough.

Our latest purchase has an HOA. Though it can be a pain when we get a violation letter, I can tell you without a doubt it is about the nicest looking neighborhood in the city. We’re here to stay and I’ll gladly take care of a few violation notices instead of living in Redneck Estates.

[svelte]

I agree with TG.

Our first purchase was a condo and when we left, I specifically looked for a home with no HOA. I was tired of the board bickering and the nonesense that went on. There weren’t many new homes without an HOA, but we found one and bought it. Really loved it. For about five years.

Then the motor homes, motorcycles, garage doors painted three colors, dilapidated vehicles, and yes commercial vehicles started slowly invading until I had finally had enough.

Our latest purchase has an HOA. Though it can be a pain when we get a violation letter, I can tell you without a doubt it is about the nicest looking neighborhood in the city. We’re here to stay and I’ll gladly take care of a few violation notices instead of living in Redneck Estates.

[briansd1]

[quote=CA renter]
Not sure why you guys are piling on a poster with a **legitimate** complaint.

She’s not getting into anyone else’s business. This idiot with the truck is blocking her house — and she stated that there is very little distance between her house and the street. Not only that, but she isn’t able to park in front of her own house.

While it’s true that the street is public property, and everyone is legally allowed to park wherever they want, there is something to be said for being a considerate neighbor, and trying to treat others as you want to be treated.

Back when I was young and had multiple roommates, we always tried to keep our cars, and those of our guests in front of our own house. If we needed to park in front of someone else’s house for more than a day, we’d ask permission.

It never hurts to be considerate of other people.[/quote]

CA Renter, it was rude of Ricechex to tell the neighbor that he should not be parking in front of her house.

I sometimes read Miss Manners in the paper; and it’s never appropriate to be rude to someone and at the same claim to be considerate.

It is rude to tell other people that they are being rude.

If you want to be expedient and get something done, then sure, you may throw politeness out the window. But don’t claim that you’re the considerate one.

Calling law enforcement on someone is not the most neighborly or polite thing to do either, especially when it’s about your own “view”.

[briansd1]

[quote=CA renter]
Not sure why you guys are piling on a poster with a **legitimate** complaint.

She’s not getting into anyone else’s business. This idiot with the truck is blocking her house — and she stated that there is very little distance between her house and the street. Not only that, but she isn’t able to park in front of her own house.

While it’s true that the street is public property, and everyone is legally allowed to park wherever they want, there is something to be said for being a considerate neighbor, and trying to treat others as you want to be treated.

Back when I was young and had multiple roommates, we always tried to keep our cars, and those of our guests in front of our own house. If we needed to park in front of someone else’s house for more than a day, we’d ask permission.

It never hurts to be considerate of other people.[/quote]

CA Renter, it was rude of Ricechex to tell the neighbor that he should not be parking in front of her house.

I sometimes read Miss Manners in the paper; and it’s never appropriate to be rude to someone and at the same claim to be considerate.

It is rude to tell other people that they are being rude.

If you want to be expedient and get something done, then sure, you may throw politeness out the window. But don’t claim that you’re the considerate one.

Calling law enforcement on someone is not the most neighborly or polite thing to do either, especially when it’s about your own “view”.

[briansd1]

[quote=CA renter]
Not sure why you guys are piling on a poster with a **legitimate** complaint.

She’s not getting into anyone else’s business. This idiot with the truck is blocking her house — and she stated that there is very little distance between her house and the street. Not only that, but she isn’t able to park in front of her own house.

While it’s true that the street is public property, and everyone is legally allowed to park wherever they want, there is something to be said for being a considerate neighbor, and trying to treat others as you want to be treated.

Back when I was young and had multiple roommates, we always tried to keep our cars, and those of our guests in front of our own house. If we needed to park in front of someone else’s house for more than a day, we’d ask permission.

It never hurts to be considerate of other people.[/quote]

CA Renter, it was rude of Ricechex to tell the neighbor that he should not be parking in front of her house.

I sometimes read Miss Manners in the paper; and it’s never appropriate to be rude to someone and at the same claim to be considerate.

It is rude to tell other people that they are being rude.

If you want to be expedient and get something done, then sure, you may throw politeness out the window. But don’t claim that you’re the considerate one.

Calling law enforcement on someone is not the most neighborly or polite thing to do either, especially when it’s about your own “view”.

[briansd1]

[quote=CA renter]
Not sure why you guys are piling on a poster with a **legitimate** complaint.

She’s not getting into anyone else’s business. This idiot with the truck is blocking her house — and she stated that there is very little distance between her house and the street. Not only that, but she isn’t able to park in front of her own house.

While it’s true that the street is public property, and everyone is legally allowed to park wherever they want, there is something to be said for being a considerate neighbor, and trying to treat others as you want to be treated.

Back when I was young and had multiple roommates, we always tried to keep our cars, and those of our guests in front of our own house. If we needed to park in front of someone else’s house for more than a day, we’d ask permission.

It never hurts to be considerate of other people.[/quote]

CA Renter, it was rude of Ricechex to tell the neighbor that he should not be parking in front of her house.

I sometimes read Miss Manners in the paper; and it’s never appropriate to be rude to someone and at the same claim to be considerate.

It is rude to tell other people that they are being rude.

If you want to be expedient and get something done, then sure, you may throw politeness out the window. But don’t claim that you’re the considerate one.

Calling law enforcement on someone is not the most neighborly or polite thing to do either, especially when it’s about your own “view”.

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