Potomac Yard (Alexandria) HOA — Issues?

[Anonymous]

Read the association's pleadings. Then you might change your mind or die of the inevitable.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
It is also obvious that this hoa didn't follow Va bylaws when making decisions re handing parking spaces in an open area to specific homeowners. The guy Frank may be annoying but I wouldn't tolerate what this hoa is doing either.

I think it's implausible that the non-garage townhomes were sold without assigned parking spaces. Few if any people would buy them that way. My belief is backed up by the HOA's page explaining that the spaces for these townhomes were assigned in the Final Site Plan:

https://www.pyhoafacts.org/facts/van-valkenburgh-parking/

I'm not a lawyer and have no opinion on the merits and the course of the lawsuit. But I do think the indignation against the Board regarding parking spaces is unjustified.

Homes in the DMV are sold all the time without garages and at a premium. There are very few garages in areas like Old Town and Georgetown. The current trend is to discourage individual vehicle use/ownership and exchange for more housing that is afforadable and use of public transportation. The ungaraged townhomes signed up for a car-free lifestyle.

[Anonymous]

AI tells me that 90 pct of this thread is Frank just talking to himself and sock puppeting. It’s obvious.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:AI tells me that 90 pct of this thread is Frank just talking to himself and sock puppeting. It’s obvious.

AI is telling us this thread was started by an ungarage town home owner in Potomac Yard and 95% of these ungarage owners are planning their exit.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:AI tells me that 90 pct of this thread is Frank just talking to himself and sock puppeting. It’s obvious.

AI is telling us this thread was started by an ungarage town home owner in Potomac Yard and 95% of these ungarage owners are planning their exit.

Ungaraged homeowner here. Not planning to leave at all. Bc I know this case is a loser. And my HOA dues will probably go down after Frank loses, has to pay attorneys fees, and then moves himself out of embarrassment. He’ll likely be out about $75,000 - $100k from this debacle, defending on how many times he appeals (and loses).

He’ll be paying for his attorney’s retirement home in Florida.

[Anonymous]

But $100k is just a low key vacation in ocean city for Francis. So no worries.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:AI tells me that 90 pct of this thread is Frank just talking to himself and sock puppeting. It’s obvious.

AI is telling us this thread was started by an ungarage town home owner in Potomac Yard and 95% of these ungarage owners are planning their exit.

Ungaraged homeowner here. Not planning to leave at all. Bc I know this case is a loser. And my HOA dues will probably go down after Frank loses, has to pay attorneys fees, and then moves himself out of embarrassment. He’ll likely be out about $75,000 - $100k from this debacle, defending on how many times he appeals (and loses).

He’ll be paying for his attorney’s retirement home in Florida.

It's to be expected that the HOA lawyer will tell the board whatever they want to hear to keep the account. I believe their primary focus is on billable hours, and they may not prioritize the client's success. I am guessing this is where your confidence is coming from. This needs to be handled differently from *Batt v. Manchester Oaks*. Yawning.

[Anonymous]

Batt v. Manchester Oaks was totally different. That case is not even on point. The court is gong to be upset if Frank’s attorney keeps relying on that case without acknowledging the differences.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Batt v. Manchester Oaks was totally different. That case is not even on point. The court is gong to be upset if Frank’s attorney keeps relying on that case without acknowledging the differences.

Yes, of course, HOA lawyers do not make money when issues like assigning parking spots unequally is resolved.

[Anonymous]

The HOA is realizing they are losing. You can see the maneuvering.

[Anonymous]

Are there any tax benefits for residents in this community, particularly regarding the rules on items such as bird feeders, garden flags, and string lights. Could you please clarify if there are any tax breaks associated with living under these community guidelines?

Additionally, I would appreciate it if you could explain the benefits of living in this Homeowners Association (HOA) if there are no tax advantages.

[Anonymous]

I’m curious as to why Francis even cares if he has a garage??

[Anonymous]

I am guessing he loves most your neighbors across the street who get towed for parking in front of their own house even though they pay to maintain those spots.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote: I am guessing he loves most your neighbors across the street who get towed for parking in front of their own house even though they pay to maintain those spots.

Who’s actually been towed? Why didn’t those “neighbors” bring this suit? You’re their savior? So kind of you to file this lawsuit just for them. Interesting hobby.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote: I am guessing he loves most your neighbors across the street who get towed for parking in front of their own house even though they pay to maintain those spots.

Who’s actually been towed? Why didn’t those “neighbors” bring this suit? You’re their savior? So kind of you to file this lawsuit just for them. Interesting hobby.

Most people are too scared to throw the first punch. That's why.

You dream about Frank. LOL.