I’d take it down.

What kind of disinfecting do you do inside this thing? If it does not involve getting naked I fail to see the point of an enclosed structure. Why not create a similar area INSIDE the house?

I suppose there are theoretical scenarios where this would make sense but would have to convince me. Heck, you could even be containing virus inside the thing to ensure you get a complete dose any time you are in it.

This is no way implies I condone HOAs for existing, never mind their rules, but you wanted to live in a place where there is a HOA.

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Anonymous wrote:That's not ingenious, OP.

Well, I disagree.
Nobody in my house brings any virus laden clothes or shoes inside the house, and all groceries and other packages can be disinfected inside the structure as well.

Disinfection of packages, groceries, etc is unnecessary. You’re delusional paranoiacs with a hideous eyesore on your house. Take it down.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:That's not ingenious, OP.

Well, I disagree.
Nobody in my house brings any virus laden clothes or shoes inside the house, and all groceries and other packages can be disinfected inside the structure as well.

Wait you’re taking your clothes off inside this contraption?

Anonymous wrote:That's not ingenious, OP.

Well, I disagree.
Nobody in my house brings any virus laden clothes or shoes inside the house, and all groceries and other packages can be disinfected inside the structure as well.

That's not ingenious, OP.

Anonymous wrote:Why am I envisioning the ET movie where eventually your whole house gets shrink wrapped? Please tell me you are frontline responders or essential personnel in very public setting that your risk is high enough to warrant this.

Lol it’s funny you say that because my husband got the idea FROM the ET movie!! I thought it was crazy at first.
We are not first responders. Just cautious. Been following this since early January.

Anonymous wrote:OP here. There is an appeals process. I’ll have to look into it because we’ve never had an issue before.

To answer the questions— my husband built a frame out of 2 by 4s. It is about 8 feet long and attaches to the front door. Wrapped around the frame we have attached opaque plastic. Then there is a plastic door that hangs down to seal it off. When we enter the house we disinfect inside the structure. There is also a bin where we have told UPS to put deliveries. It’s honestly ingenious— my husband is great with this kind of thing.

I was imagining doing something like that inside our apartment door before the stay in place orders, when I was still working. now I don't think it's necessary anymore since I don't go out much, but good for your DH for being imaginative and resourceful.

It's actually better to leave your packages in the sunlight and elements.

Why am I envisioning the ET movie where eventually your whole house gets shrink wrapped? Please tell me you are frontline responders or essential personnel in very public setting that your risk is high enough to warrant this.

I am siding with the HOA, and that makes me uncomfortable.

Anonymous wrote:OP here. There is an appeals process. I’ll have to look into it because we’ve never had an issue before.

To answer the questions— my husband built a frame out of 2 by 4s. It is about 8 feet long and attaches to the front door. Wrapped around the frame we have attached opaque plastic. Then there is a plastic door that hangs down to seal it off. When we enter the house we disinfect inside the structure. There is also a bin where we have told UPS to put deliveries. It’s honestly ingenious— my husband is great with this kind of thing.

And ugly. Good for the HOA for citing you.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here. There is an appeals process. I’ll have to look into it because we’ve never had an issue before.

To answer the questions— my husband built a frame out of 2 by 4s. It is about 8 feet long and attaches to the front door. Wrapped around the frame we have attached opaque plastic. Then there is a plastic door that hangs down to seal it off. When we enter the house we disinfect inside the structure. There is also a bin where we have told UPS to put deliveries. It’s honestly ingenious— my husband is great with this kind of thing.

It's a good thing you two found each other! There is no way a HOA is going to let this thing stay. You neighbors' have probably all complained. Please post your neighborhood, I'd love to see it.

I’m not posting it but I guarantee some busybody in my neighborhood is the one who complained! If you live in my neighborhood you’ve seen it.
It doesn’t look any worse than all of the roofing projects and other home improvement activities that are happening in the neighborhood.

Anonymous wrote:OP here. There is an appeals process. I’ll have to look into it because we’ve never had an issue before.

To answer the questions— my husband built a frame out of 2 by 4s. It is about 8 feet long and attaches to the front door. Wrapped around the frame we have attached opaque plastic. Then there is a plastic door that hangs down to seal it off. When we enter the house we disinfect inside the structure. There is also a bin where we have told UPS to put deliveries. It’s honestly ingenious— my husband is great with this kind of thing.

Sounds like a real eyesore! Imagine if everyone built one. Some would be a serious safety hazard when the wind blows.

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Anonymous wrote:Keep it up. What will they do to you? Revoke your pool pass? The pool probably won't open anyhow.

Not OP, but the HOA can fine you for violating the rules. If you don't pay the fines, they can put a lien on your house.

In that case, I'd take it down.