Topic: Motorcycles banned in subdivision

[The_Crippler]

When it comes to HOAs, it doesn't need to be a condo.  They get their chunk of land, build houses on it and say, "If you wanna be in our club, you have to play by our rules, or we will spend thousands of dollars to punish you.  Deal with it, or GTFO."


I will never buy property anywhere within 20 miles of a HOA.

[Duke McDukiedook]

Thats pretty funny, i doubt it would stand up in court....

Mick

That's not their point Mick, the point is to make it difficult ($$$money$$$) to fight a clause he agreed to as a stipulation to moving in.

I know Dukie, but it is so friggin ridiculous....

Mick

Welcome the the US HOA Mick, buy at your own risk. 

[sangyo soichiro]

Problem solved.

[BIKE]

Now, any constructive ideas?

Yes.  Abide by the contract that you willingly signed, and don't try to play the victim. 

I'm quoting this because it's the best way I can think of to respond.

Regardless of how fantastic the lease or purchase (?) was, you went into the deal knowing what you signed as evidenced by this thread.

[flybox1]

Just moved into a new house, and had to sign an agreement that I would not bring a motorcycle into the complex. Signs at the entrance state this fact also.

What are my legal options?

Sounds like discrimination to me.

sounds like you signed an agreement you knew you'd break.

You have no legal option.  but you can get the HOA laws amended if there are enough to support the vote.
Its an HOA, they can make any rules they want.  if you buy in to the neighborhood, you live by the rules.
get used to pushing your bike down the street.

i've got an HOA in my neighborhood.  the dues suck, but in the end, i dont think id change it.
the park, trails, and common areas are landscaped and clean.  homes and landscapes are kept nicer than most in a 10 mile radius. clauses in the HOA laws allowed us(neighborhood volunteers) to go in a secure and clean up a forclosed house, because the bank wont do SHT, preventing would-be squatters from becoming tenants.

[wardenerd]

park it in the garage and get one of those bumper tow hitches and don't ride in the subdivision.  The bike can be stored but not driven.  Why are people on this forum so tough.  If you can't say something good say nothing

[The_Crippler]

park it in the garage and get one of those bumper tow hitches and don't ride in the subdivision.  The bike can be stored but not driven.  Why are people on this forum so tough.  If you can't say something good say nothing

To be fair, a few people have mentioned variations on that idea...so I'd say that there are people saying "something good."

[Gordon]

park it in the garage and get one of those bumper tow hitches and don't ride in the subdivision.  The bike can be stored but not driven.  Why are people on this forum so tough.  If you can't say something good say nothing

If someone willingly enters into something they know they're not happy with, then plays the victim card and asks what their options are on a public forum, I'll say exactly what I want to say whether you or anybody else thinks my opinion is "good" or not.  Sometimes people need to hear the truth even if it is tough.     

[Duke McDukiedook]

Bingooooo.

Lesson of the day- Don't sign legal documents if you don't agree with them.

[74cb750]

I have nothing good to say on this subject, so....... 

[tramp]

and you know there is someone with nothing to do but turn you in
feel sorry for ya
find a place to park the bike and walk home

[bikerbart]

my mom lives in a private community like that.I broke the rules a few times visiting,but they threatened to kick her out and give her a fine ,so I would push my bike a quarter of a mile to visit,or if I was just staying a few hours I could leave it at the office right near the entrance.Sucks.way back in the 70's a bunch of the tenents had harleys with pipes,so they had to ruin it for the rest of us.Funny because some of the people who live there have hot rods that are just as loud as any harley,thats ok though.I would never live in a community like that.

[Stev-o]

Why are people on this forum so tough.  If you can't say something good say nothing

 I suggested getting a storage unit. That's bad??

[dave500]

tell em youve sold the bike and your new passion is porting and tuning chainsaws...big ones.

[The_Crippler]

tell em youve sold the bike and your new passion is porting and tuning chainsaws...big ones.

This actually got me to literally "L-O-L."

[Old75_ratafe]

Double check the contract does it say motorcycles are not allowed on the property or street?  And also does it say not allowed in any form or just not allowed to be ridden.... If it just says ridden your not breaking anything and as another member said if your close to the edge of the property you could push it to the main road before getting on it and starting it.

[mgbgt89]

I would just ride it until somebody says something. As long as you have a quiet exhaust and don't ride like an asshat, You probably won't be noticed. People don't see you in their cars, Why would sitting in their living room be any different?

[754]

 Some folks are happy to live where they dont have to see "freedom machines" on their street..

 They will #$%*/howl/piss/moan & snivel...