Our home owners association got a piece of my mind today

zillazangel · 01-11-2007, 06:36 PM

So. After 15 months of living in our house, I got this nice little letter in the mail today telling us that we are in violation of our community architectural standards by having a ramp on the front of our home. And that we needed to remove it immediately. I read it out loud to Chad. He moaned "ohhhhhh nooooooo" because:

Bwahahahahahaha. The person who sent this had NO frickin' clue who she was dealing with when she sent this letter. ****ami rolls up sleeves and dials the phone****

Let's just say that after a very polite (truly), yet firm discussion of the difficulty of going down stairs in a wheelchair, the hazards of not being able to leave one's home during an type of emergency that impedes your ability to use your properly installed hydraulic lift that is hidden from view from the precious vulnerable eyeballs of our neighbors, our legal rights under the ADA, our lawyer's name, and lastly, my opinion on JUST what the architectural committee could do with its complaint, she very hurriedly assured me that I could just ignore her letter. That there was nooooo problem now that I had explained it so well. Why, thank you for your cooperation Ms. Neighborhood Beautification Preservation Officer, bye now! And yes, why thank you, you have a great day too!

GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR. The fact that we got that letter means that someone in this neighborhood complained about our ramp. If I ever find out who it was .... that person will be in for a far less polite conversation than the one I had today.

(edited to fix grammar)

Susan M · 01-11-2007, 07:57 PM

ROFL, that cracked me up. I was cheering on the sidelines. Thx. I had a very rough day--I needed that.

darkeyed_daisy · 01-11-2007, 08:35 PM

Go Ami GO Ami GO AMI!!!!!

If you find out who it was be sure and buy some toilet paper to beauty up their yard.....although I am being told now that the in thing is to "fork" someone. Yes, I said fork....you buy plastic forks and stick hundreds of them in their yard fork end in the ground....LOL

Susan M · 01-11-2007, 08:39 PM

daisy--is that kind of like saying "FORK YOU?"

darkeyed_daisy · 01-11-2007, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Susan M

daisy--is that kind of like saying "FORK YOU?"

LOL I learn all the "in" pranks to do to people from my prankster daughter.....LOL

It wasnt too long ago they made the front page of the newspaper because someone put dish washing liquid in the city fountain...bubbles all the way out on main street!!!!

LOL

SCI-Nurse · 01-11-2007, 08:51 PM

You go, Ami!

At least in CA we have a very specific law that states that condo associations (and other "planned communities") cannot restrict or prevent the construction of accessibility features such as ramps, porch lifts, etc. in their developments. The only control that any architecural review committes has is some over how it looks...for example they can dictate the color of paint used on the ramp or requiring that it meet ADA standards.

I had this discussion with my condo board once (after attending a workshop where it was discussed that was put on by our ILC) when they wanted to prevent a ramp and hand rail from being installed by another owner. Condo associations are the ultimate NIMBYs, which is one of the reasons I just moved out of one after 23 years and into my own house!!

(KLD)

zillazangel · 01-11-2007, 08:52 PM

Thanks KLD, that means alot to me.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCI-Nurse

You go, Ami!

At least in CA we have a very specific law that states that condo associations (and other "planned communities") cannot restrict or prevent the construction of accessibility features such as ramps, porch lifts, etc. in their developments. The only control that any architecural review committes has is some over how it looks...for example they can dictate the color of paint used on the ramp or requiring that it meet ADA standards.

I had this discussion with my condo board once (after attending a workshop where it was discussed that was put on by our ILC) when they wanted to prevent a ramp and hand rail from being installed by another owner. Condo associations are the ultimate NIMBYs, which is one of the reasons I just moved out of one after 23 years and into my own house!!

(KLD)

teena · 01-11-2007, 09:14 PM

Ami, they just don't KNOW how many friends you have in NC...

I am thinking of thingys I could do to "beautify" the neighborhood...

Nothing illegal....

Just....hmmmm

Throw out a zillion kudzu seeds!!!

(Do they HAVE seeds???!!!)...

Hmmm what else could I do???

Thinking....

Buy about SEVEN Saint Bernards, and feed them doggie exlax, and let them HAVE AT IT...LOL

What else???

OHHHH

Easy one...

Hire a horse drawn carriage to bring me through the development...

There should be SEVERAL Souveniers along the way...LOL

OHHH...and if ALL else fails...

Provide you, Chad, and Small Boy with perfumed hankies for your noses,

and...

set out a dozen mad skunks in the neighborhood...

I think you will know now why you need the perfumed hankies...LOL

Take care, God bless!

Love y'all!

Teena

PS...The above things will never in a zillion years happen, but it felt REALLY good to dream them up...LOL...

zillazangel · 01-11-2007, 10:20 PM

LOL Teena!!!!!!!!!!!!!

darkeyed_daisy · 01-11-2007, 10:28 PM

I say we bring in 5 dozen garbage eating growling smelly possums and set em loose....... I could supply you with about 5 of those from my field....there are even babies and they could reproduce. LOL

01-11-2007, 06:36 PM	#1
zillazangel Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,311	Our home owners association got a piece of my mind today So. After 15 months of living in our house, I got this nice little letter in the mail today telling us that we are in violation of our community architectural standards by having a ramp on the front of our home. And that we needed to remove it immediately. I read it out loud to Chad. He moaned "ohhhhhh nooooooo" because: Bwahahahahahaha. The person who sent this had NO frickin' clue who she was dealing with when she sent this letter. **ami rolls up sleeves and dials the phone** Let's just say that after a very polite (truly), yet firm discussion of the difficulty of going down stairs in a wheelchair, the hazards of not being able to leave one's home during an type of emergency that impedes your ability to use your properly installed hydraulic lift that is hidden from view from the precious vulnerable eyeballs of our neighbors, our legal rights under the ADA, our lawyer's name, and lastly, my opinion on JUST what the architectural committee could do with its complaint, she very hurriedly assured me that I could just ignore her letter. That there was nooooo problem now that I had explained it so well. Why, thank you for your cooperation Ms. Neighborhood Beautification Preservation Officer, bye now! And yes, why thank you, you have a great day too! GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR. The fact that we got that letter means that someone in this neighborhood complained about our ramp. If I ever find out who it was .... that person will be in for a far less polite conversation than the one I had today. (edited to fix grammar) Last edited by zillazangel; 01-11-2007 at 08:39 PM.

01-11-2007, 07:57 PM	#2
Susan M Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Burnsville, MN, USA Posts: 2,137	ROFL, that cracked me up. I was cheering on the sidelines. Thx. I had a very rough day--I needed that. __________________ Please submit your photo and story of hope: http://bridges2hope.unite2fightparalysis.org/ http://unite2fightparalysis.org/

01-11-2007, 08:35 PM	#3
darkeyed_daisy Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: on the wings of a dragonfly Posts: 7,906	Go Ami GO Ami GO AMI!!!!! If you find out who it was be sure and buy some toilet paper to beauty up their yard.....although I am being told now that the in thing is to "fork" someone. Yes, I said fork....you buy plastic forks and stick hundreds of them in their yard fork end in the ground....LOL __________________ T12-L2; Burst fracture L1: Incomplete walking with AFO's and cane since 1989 My goal in life is to be as good of a person my dog already thinks I am. ~Author Unknown

01-11-2007, 10:28 PM	#10
darkeyed_daisy Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: on the wings of a dragonfly Posts: 7,906	I say we bring in 5 dozen garbage eating growling smelly possums and set em loose....... I could supply you with about 5 of those from my field....there are even babies and they could reproduce. LOL __________________ T12-L2; Burst fracture L1: Incomplete walking with AFO's and cane since 1989 My goal in life is to be as good of a person my dog already thinks I am. ~Author Unknown

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01-11-2007, 08:39 PM	#4
Susan M Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Burnsville, MN, USA Posts: 2,137	daisy--is that kind of like saying "FORK YOU?"

01-11-2007, 08:51 PM	#6
SCI-Nurse Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: USA Posts: 41,520	You go, Ami! At least in CA we have a very specific law that states that condo associations (and other "planned communities") cannot restrict or prevent the construction of accessibility features such as ramps, porch lifts, etc. in their developments. The only control that any architecural review committes has is some over how it looks...for example they can dictate the color of paint used on the ramp or requiring that it meet ADA standards. I had this discussion with my condo board once (after attending a workshop where it was discussed that was put on by our ILC) when they wanted to prevent a ramp and hand rail from being installed by another owner. Condo associations are the ultimate NIMBYs, which is one of the reasons I just moved out of one after 23 years and into my own house!! (KLD)

01-11-2007, 09:14 PM	#8
teena Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 3,333	Ami, they just don't KNOW how many friends you have in NC... I am thinking of thingys I could do to "beautify" the neighborhood... Nothing illegal.... Just....hmmmm Throw out a zillion kudzu seeds!!! (Do they HAVE seeds???!!!)... Hmmm what else could I do??? Thinking.... Buy about SEVEN Saint Bernards, and feed them doggie exlax, and let them HAVE AT IT...LOL What else??? OHHHH Easy one... Hire a horse drawn carriage to bring me through the development... There should be SEVERAL Souveniers along the way...LOL OHHH...and if ALL else fails... Provide you, Chad, and Small Boy with perfumed hankies for your noses, and... set out a dozen mad skunks in the neighborhood... I think you will know now why you need the perfumed hankies...LOL Take care, God bless! Love y'all! Teena PS...The above things will never in a zillion years happen, but it felt REALLY good to dream them up...LOL...

01-11-2007, 10:20 PM	#9
zillazangel Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,311	LOL Teena!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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