I have four
cars and I like to keep them parked as close to my unit as possible, so I end up taking up three unassigned spaces. My neighbors know
this but they still park in those spaces when I'm gone and it's making me mad. What should I do?
Nothing. You don't have
any reign over unassigned spots, no matter how many vehicles you own. With unassigned parking spots the rule is: First come, first
serve.
I parked in a fire lane for thirty minutes and my car was towed. Because I was inconvenienced, will the HOA cover the
costs of the tow?
Not at all.
If you park in a fire lane for any length of time, you are not only violating Sierra Pointe
regulations but city laws, as well. Fire, police and medical emergency response units need these areas clear in case of an emergency.
Have you ever seen the movie "Backdraft"? They have no mercy on someone's vehicle if it stands in the way of them and the people they
are trying to rescue.
If my car has updated plates or not, it's really not the HOA's business. I'll get them updated whenever
I darn well please.
This is private property. If you fail to update your plates your car could be seen as stolen or abandoned,
and often times will be reported to the CSPD, and then the police will quickly bring this to your attention with a stiff warning and
a deadline by which you need to be in compliance with state law. The HOA protects its property in many ways, and this is just one
of the ways.
Because of the number of stolen vehicles that are just dropped off in parking lots like ours, it is necessary that
we keep tabs and cite any violations we see in our parking lots. Many stolen cars have invalid or expired tags. It's
in your best interests to keep your plates updated, whether you do it because the Sierra Pointe HOA asked or the CSPD.
