Potomac Yard (Alexandria) HOA — Issues?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We know that everyone who read the Declaration before buying a unit was aware that the Board had the right to assign parking spaces on the private streets to individual owners. In other words, all buyers who performed due diligence knew that the private street curb lanes were "common elements but". Does Virginia law prohibit "common elements but" on HOA property, or does it just not define a name for them?

This has already been addressed. The provision regarding the right to assign parking spaces was written before *Batt versus Manchester Oaks*. This means the Homeowners Association (HOA) can assign spaces if they are assigned equally, for example, one spot for each owner. Please read the lawsuit for more details

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We know that everyone who read the Declaration before buying a unit was aware that the Board had the right to assign parking spaces on the private streets to individual owners. In other words, all buyers who performed due diligence knew that the private street curb lanes were "common elements but". Does Virginia law prohibit "common elements but" on HOA property, or does it just not define a name for them?

Have you read the lawsuit before posting this?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We know that everyone who read the Declaration before buying a unit was aware that the Board had the right to assign parking spaces on the private streets to individual owners. In other words, all buyers who performed due diligence knew that the private street curb lanes were "common elements but". Does Virginia law prohibit "common elements but" on HOA property, or does it just not define a name for them?

This has already been addressed. The provision regarding the right to assign parking spaces was written before *Batt versus Manchester Oaks*. This means the Homeowners Association (HOA) can assign spaces if they are assigned equally, for example, one spot for each owner. Please read the lawsuit for more details

Did the HOA declaration in that case give notice that parking spaces could be assigned to individual owners?

[Anonymous]

YES. But notices issued, were linked to a policy that was ultimately deemed invalid.

Are you conceding the city doesn't require 2 parking spots per unit? 😀

[Anonymous]

I concede that there’s reason for skepticism.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I concede that there’s reason for skepticism.

My suggestion is for you to reach out to the HOA to inquire why the insurance lawyer does not purport the city requires the ungaraged homes to have two assigned parking spaces in the association's pleadings.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I concede that there’s reason for skepticism.

My suggestion is for you to reach out to the HOA to inquire why the insurance lawyer does not purport the city requires the ungaraged homes to have two assigned parking spaces in the association's pleadings.

This is the logical next step for those on the fence.

[Anonymous]

Predictions on how long this thread will become? I’m guessing 51 pages by the end of August.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The shuttle requirement is in a DSUP. Again, read the association's pleadings. No claim or defense of assigned parking spaces.

Is the shuttle in perpetuity? How does that work? Is it paid for by HOA fees or party of the city budget now? How frequently does it run? This seems to be a big piece in the puzzle too. Certain units were not expected to park.

I have never heard of a reserved HOA common area. It appears any HOA who has attempted these shenanigans have lost when challenged.

Really? I lived in a condo place that had walking paths. Would have been really bad to mark them up into parking spots for just some people to use. It also had a gym and anyone could use it, including renters, so I guess it wasn't an HOA thing only, but a resident's thing. Since the resident pays rent to a landlord who is paying for HOA.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Predictions on how long this thread will become? I’m guessing 51 pages by the end of August.

It appears there is skepticism regarding the city's requirement for ungaraged units to have two reserved parking spaces in HOA common areas. Additionally, they are attempting to confuse people about the meaning of "Batt versus Manchester Oaks."

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Predictions on how long this thread will become? I’m guessing 51 pages by the end of August.

I bet over 51.

[Anonymous]

As a litigator, I can tell you with virtual certainty that this case is fatally flawed and will fail miserably. It’s a joke.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:As a litigator, I can tell you with virtual certainty that this case is fatally flawed and will fail miserably. It’s a joke.

It's good to know an ungarage town home owner is a litigator. I am sure you have won parking cases for HOAs. I am guessing this is the same ungarage owner who is tracking IP addresses.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:As a litigator, I can tell you with virtual certainty that this case is fatally flawed and will fail miserably. It’s a joke.

It sounds like anyone who speaks out against the Potomac Yard HOA parking policy is considered an evil person by the ungaraged townhome owners. This should tell you something.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Predictions on how long this thread will become? I’m guessing 51 pages by the end of August.

I bet over 51.

A safer bet would be betting the person who started this post is an ungarage townhome owner on Valkenburgh Lane.