Potomac Yard (Alexandria) HOA — Issues?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Nobody will take my parking spot. This case will fail. Guaranteed. Waste of money for Frank. He’ll also owe attorneys fees when he fails.

Synopsis of Virginia HOA parking spot cases by law firm LeClairRyan:
https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=60be6243-a3e4-4364-a759-684084ee452b

This article covers Sully Station, White v Boundary and Manchester Oaks. There is a recent case, Telegraph Square Condo, following these precedents. All cases where the HOA/condo assoc assigned common area parking spaces to individual owners. In all cases, the associations lost and the homeowner won.

Summary (from the article): Lessons we can learn from these cases:
Just because a policy seems fair to your board or association doesn’t necessarily mean that it is fair or legal. Refer to your governing documents, and, when in doubt, seek legal advice.

Governing documents should be drafted to define clearly the common areas/elements and limited common areas/elements in your development, as well as what common elements may be converted into limited common elements and whether and how common areas/elements may be designated for the use of certain unit owners.

Rules and regulations cannot be adopted pursuant to powers granted to the board in the bylaws if the rule or regulation would have the effect of divesting owners of rights in the common area/elements granted or reserved to them in the declaration.

Unless the documents provide specific authorization, an association has no right to convert common elements to limited common elements or to assign rights to use common areas/elements unequally among lot/unit owners.

Totally different facts here. You know that, Mr. Frank. This case will be dismissed at summary judgment and plaintiff will owe attorneys fees.

I have my doubts. This Frank guy seems to be taking up too much rent-free space in your mind for a guy who filed a frivolous suit. Why start this blog if the suit is meritless?

[Anonymous]

I don't even live there and I'm rooting for Frank.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don't even live there and I'm rooting for Frank.

Ok, Frank.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Considering buying in this community in alexandria. But based on google searches, am seeing lots of controversy about their HOA — especially from one angry homeowner. Search YouTube too. Also possible lawsuits?

Is this one homeowner an outlier or just disgruntled? Or is this is a systemic issue?

Last thing I need is an HOA headache. Anyone have info or background? Am I worrying too much?

I suggest looking at the other side of the Route 1 bridge. Potomac Greens and Old Town Greens are townhomes and condos which all have garages! Separate HOAs but have not heard of any issues (especially not to this magnitude). We loved living there until we moved out of the area.

Yes, this option offers a lot better value. This HOA does not restrict you from using any common areas, nor does it threaten you with towing. For just $40 more a month, you also gain access to a pool, gym, and clubhouse.

Those fees are way kore than $40.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Considering buying in this community in alexandria. But based on google searches, am seeing lots of controversy about their HOA — especially from one angry homeowner. Search YouTube too. Also possible lawsuits?

Is this one homeowner an outlier or just disgruntled? Or is this is a systemic issue?

Last thing I need is an HOA headache. Anyone have info or background? Am I worrying too much?

I suggest looking at the other side of the Route 1 bridge. Potomac Greens and Old Town Greens are townhomes and condos which all have garages! Separate HOAs but have not heard of any issues (especially not to this magnitude). We loved living there until we moved out of the area.

Yes, this option offers a lot better value. This HOA does not restrict you from using any common areas, nor does it threaten you with towing. For just $40 more a month, you also gain access to a pool, gym, and clubhouse.

Those fees are way kore than $40.

I have no idea what math you are using. https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1855-Potomac-Greens-Dr_Alexandria_VA_22314_M91634-48630?from=srp-list-card

https://www.redfin.com/VA/Alexandria/721-Watson-St-22301/home/113546628

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I don't even live there and I'm rooting for Frank.

Ok, Frank.

Not Frank. But hug it if you need too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Considering buying in this community in alexandria. But based on google searches, am seeing lots of controversy about their HOA — especially from one angry homeowner. Search YouTube too. Also possible lawsuits?

Is this one homeowner an outlier or just disgruntled? Or is this is a systemic issue?

Last thing I need is an HOA headache. Anyone have info or background? Am I worrying too much?

I suggest looking at the other side of the Route 1 bridge. Potomac Greens and Old Town Greens are townhomes and condos which all have garages! Separate HOAs but have not heard of any issues (especially not to this magnitude). We loved living there until we moved out of the area.

Yes, this option offers a lot better value. This HOA does not restrict you from using any common areas, nor does it threaten you with towing. For just $40 more a month, you also gain access to a pool, gym, and clubhouse.

Those fees are way kore than $40.

I have no idea what math you are using. https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1855-Potomac-Greens-Dr_Alexandria_VA_22314_M91634-48630?from=srp-list-card

https://www.redfin.com/VA/Alexandria/721-Watson-St-22301/home/113546628

Clearly says $165 per month. I hope your lawsuit doesn’t have this many errors.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Considering buying in this community in alexandria. But based on google searches, am seeing lots of controversy about their HOA — especially from one angry homeowner. Search YouTube too. Also possible lawsuits?

Is this one homeowner an outlier or just disgruntled? Or is this is a systemic issue?

Last thing I need is an HOA headache. Anyone have info or background? Am I worrying too much?

I suggest looking at the other side of the Route 1 bridge. Potomac Greens and Old Town Greens are townhomes and condos which all have garages! Separate HOAs but have not heard of any issues (especially not to this magnitude). We loved living there until we moved out of the area.

Yes, this option offers a lot better value. This HOA does not restrict you from using any common areas, nor does it threaten you with towing. For just $40 more a month, you also gain access to a pool, gym, and clubhouse.

Those fees are way kore than $40.

I have no idea what math you are using. https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1855-Potomac-Greens-Dr_Alexandria_VA_22314_M91634-48630?from=srp-list-card

https://www.redfin.com/VA/Alexandria/721-Watson-St-22301/home/113546628

Clearly says $165 per month. I hope your lawsuit doesn’t have this many errors.

165- 125 =40. I am not Frank and I don't live in Potomac Yard, but I a glad he takes so much rent-free space up in your vacuous mind.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Considering buying in this community in alexandria. But based on google searches, am seeing lots of controversy about their HOA — especially from one angry homeowner. Search YouTube too. Also possible lawsuits?

Is this one homeowner an outlier or just disgruntled? Or is this is a systemic issue?

Last thing I need is an HOA headache. Anyone have info or background? Am I worrying too much?

I suggest looking at the other side of the Route 1 bridge. Potomac Greens and Old Town Greens are townhomes and condos which all have garages! Separate HOAs but have not heard of any issues (especially not to this magnitude). We loved living there until we moved out of the area.

Yes, this option offers a lot better value. This HOA does not restrict you from using any common areas, nor does it threaten you with towing. For just $40 more a month, you also gain access to a pool, gym, and clubhouse.

Those fees are way kore than $40.

I have no idea what math you are using. https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1855-Potomac-Greens-Dr_Alexandria_VA_22314_M91634-48630?from=srp-list-card

https://www.redfin.com/VA/Alexandria/721-Watson-St-22301/home/113546628

Clearly says $165 per month. I hope your lawsuit doesn’t have this many errors.

165- 125 =40. I am not Frank and I don't live in Potomac Yard, but I a glad he takes so much rent-free space up in your vacuous mind.

You are definitely Frank. It’s not hard to see the IP Addresses of those who post here. Will post them at the appropriate time.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Considering buying in this community in alexandria. But based on google searches, am seeing lots of controversy about their HOA — especially from one angry homeowner. Search YouTube too. Also possible lawsuits?

Is this one homeowner an outlier or just disgruntled? Or is this is a systemic issue?

Last thing I need is an HOA headache. Anyone have info or background? Am I worrying too much?

I suggest looking at the other side of the Route 1 bridge. Potomac Greens and Old Town Greens are townhomes and condos which all have garages! Separate HOAs but have not heard of any issues (especially not to this magnitude). We loved living there until we moved out of the area.

Yes, this option offers a lot better value. This HOA does not restrict you from using any common areas, nor does it threaten you with towing. For just $40 more a month, you also gain access to a pool, gym, and clubhouse.

Those fees are way kore than $40.

I have no idea what math you are using. https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1855-Potomac-Greens-Dr_Alexandria_VA_22314_M91634-48630?from=srp-list-card

https://www.redfin.com/VA/Alexandria/721-Watson-St-22301/home/113546628

Clearly says $165 per month. I hope your lawsuit doesn’t have this many errors.

165- 125 =40. I am not Frank and I don't live in Potomac Yard, but I a glad he takes so much rent-free space up in your vacuous mind.

You are definitely Frank. It’s not hard to see the IP Addresses of those who post here. Will post them at the appropriate time.

I think you need to take an IP Address training course.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don't even live there and I'm rooting for Frank.

Well, I don't even live there and I know Frank's a MAGA nutjob.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don't even live there and I'm rooting for Frank.

Well, I don't even live there and I know Frank's a MAGA nutjob.

Fancies himself as doge for the HOA. He’ll fall just like doge did.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I don't live in Potomac Yard but I do live in a nearby HOA. I wish there was a way for all HOA members in Virginia to have access to this information. Good for these homeowners who, per the video, appear to have children take on the Potomac Yard HOA.

This post is obviously Frank.

Yup. And the ones denying his MAGA-ness. He a loon. Like a small-time TACO.

Yep. I bet he withdraws his lawsuit or settles for a poultry amount.

As in chicken fingers? wings? what kind of poultry are we talking about? Or did you mean paltry?

Speaking of poultry, everyone should take a break and watch this informative video about wrongly-named "boneless" chicken wings raised for commentary at a Lincoln, NE city council meeting:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQdVrmjBIp0

Because this is a forum for parents and this is a real concern in raising our children. And because this discussion need a little levity.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Considering buying in this community in alexandria. But based on google searches, am seeing lots of controversy about their HOA — especially from one angry homeowner. Search YouTube too. Also possible lawsuits?

Is this one homeowner an outlier or just disgruntled? Or is this is a systemic issue?

Last thing I need is an HOA headache. Anyone have info or background? Am I worrying too much?

I suggest looking at the other side of the Route 1 bridge. Potomac Greens and Old Town Greens are townhomes and condos which all have garages! Separate HOAs but have not heard of any issues (especially not to this magnitude). We loved living there until we moved out of the area.

Yes, this option offers a lot better value. This HOA does not restrict you from using any common areas, nor does it threaten you with towing. For just $40 more a month, you also gain access to a pool, gym, and clubhouse.

Those fees are way kore than $40.

I have no idea what math you are using. https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1855-Potomac-Greens-Dr_Alexandria_VA_22314_M91634-48630?from=srp-list-card

https://www.redfin.com/VA/Alexandria/721-Watson-St-22301/home/113546628

Clearly says $165 per month. I hope your lawsuit doesn’t have this many errors.

165- 125 =40. I am not Frank and I don't live in Potomac Yard, but I a glad he takes so much rent-free space up in your vacuous mind.

You are definitely Frank. It’s not hard to see the IP Addresses of those who post here. Will post them at the appropriate time.

Frank has you so worked up you're either lying about your ability to observe ISPs or you are a LEO admitting to violating several people's constitutional rights protecting them from illegal search and seizure.

So, which is it?

[Anonymous]

Frank- I hope you are including these threats in your suit.