Anonymous
07/27/2025 12:33
Subject: Potomac Yard (Alexandria) HOA — Issues?
Anonymous wrote:Youtube turned up this video where the board discusses the lawsuit.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CHGtDRw-kfqzjIfQ1q6dOr4k9ruRLG4K/view
Absolutely insane that the board that his fees pay for fined some guy $900 for sinle piece of missing trim on his garage door. And even more insane that these people spent one hour and 16 minutes discussing whether or not to waive it. And they voted not to. You couldn't pay me to live in such a place.
Anonymous
07/27/2025 10:05
Subject: Potomac Yard (Alexandria) HOA — Issues?
Anonymous wrote:The next time someone asks why we will not ever live in any HOA, I will tell this story.
I grew up in a locality that generally did not allow HOAs. We did have some entirely voluntary neighborhood associations. They had no power to levy fees. They were not responsible for storm water ponds or such like. They were not allowed to plow or maintain roads. Guess what, almost all people behave well even without an HOA -- simply because their house is their biggest investment and most people are decent. Also, in that locality, developers were required to create/install neighborhood parks that then were deeded to the local government as a public park. There was a robust Parks & Rec Dept that maintained their parks, operated low cost Rec Centers, and a robust set of sports teams. Property taxes were lower than in NoVA, so this was not more expensive to homeowners.
I agree 100% with the statement that the Potomac Yard HOA has no responsibility for private property. However, the HOA seems to be spending an excessive amount on weed killer and plant replacements on townhome and condo-owned properties. Furthermore, based on video evidence, it appears there is rule enforcement on rules they may not even have the authority to enforce.
Anonymous
07/27/2025 08:46
Subject: Potomac Yard (Alexandria) HOA — Issues?
I am posting to inquire why this HOA has a community manager when there are no amenities such as a clubhouse, gym, or pool, and the HOA owns no buildings.
Thank you for your clarification.
Thank you for your clarification.
Anonymous
07/27/2025 08:40
Subject: Potomac Yard (Alexandria) HOA — Issues?
Anonymous
07/27/2025 07:15
Subject: Potomac Yard (Alexandria) HOA — Issues?
The next time someone asks why we will not ever live in any HOA, I will tell this story.
I grew up in a locality that generally did not allow HOAs. We did have some entirely voluntary neighborhood associations. They had no power to levy fees. They were not responsible for storm water ponds or such like. They were not allowed to plow or maintain roads. Guess what, almost all people behave well even without an HOA -- simply because their house is their biggest investment and most people are decent. Also, in that locality, developers were required to create/install neighborhood parks that then were deeded to the local government as a public park. There was a robust Parks & Rec Dept that maintained their parks, operated low cost Rec Centers, and a robust set of sports teams. Property taxes were lower than in NoVA, so this was not more expensive to homeowners.
I grew up in a locality that generally did not allow HOAs. We did have some entirely voluntary neighborhood associations. They had no power to levy fees. They were not responsible for storm water ponds or such like. They were not allowed to plow or maintain roads. Guess what, almost all people behave well even without an HOA -- simply because their house is their biggest investment and most people are decent. Also, in that locality, developers were required to create/install neighborhood parks that then were deeded to the local government as a public park. There was a robust Parks & Rec Dept that maintained their parks, operated low cost Rec Centers, and a robust set of sports teams. Property taxes were lower than in NoVA, so this was not more expensive to homeowners.
Anonymous
07/27/2025 07:06
Subject: Potomac Yard (Alexandria) HOA — Issues?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Interesting tidbits on this website, including the $90k per year shuttle that has a peak ridership of 7 persons per day.
https://www.pyhoafacts.org/
Is the shuttle to the metro? Why on earth dos PY need a metro shuttle?! It's an easy, straightforward, short walk to 2 stations, depending on which end of the PY development you're on.
According to the above web site, City of Alexandria requires a "transportation plan".
I can't find online specifics on what that plan requires, but would guess it is for much more than Metro access.
Anonymous
07/27/2025 06:03
Subject: Potomac Yard (Alexandria) HOA — Issues?
Anonymous wrote:Interesting tidbits on this website, including the $90k per year shuttle that has a peak ridership of 7 persons per day.
https://www.pyhoafacts.org/
Is the shuttle to the metro? Why on earth dos PY need a metro shuttle?! It's an easy, straightforward, short walk to 2 stations, depending on which end of the PY development you're on.
Anonymous
07/26/2025 23:29
Subject: Potomac Yard (Alexandria) HOA — Issues?
Interesting tidbits on this website, including the $90k per year shuttle that has a peak ridership of 7 persons per day.
https://www.pyhoafacts.org/
https://www.pyhoafacts.org/
Anonymous
07/26/2025 21:03
Subject: Potomac Yard (Alexandria) HOA — Issues?
Anonymous wrote:Youtube turned up this video where the board discusses the lawsuit.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CHGtDRw-kfqzjIfQ1q6dOr4k9ruRLG4K/view
Wow.
Anonymous
07/26/2025 10:36
Subject: Potomac Yard (Alexandria) HOA — Issues?
Youtube turned up this video where the board discusses the lawsuit.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CHGtDRw-kfqzjIfQ1q6dOr4k9ruRLG4K/view
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CHGtDRw-kfqzjIfQ1q6dOr4k9ruRLG4K/view
Anonymous
07/26/2025 09:17
Subject: Potomac Yard (Alexandria) HOA — Issues?
The days of one resident who owns an ungarage town home in Potomac Yard and referring his brother-in-law to buy a re-sale ungarage town home are in the rearview mirror.
Anonymous
07/26/2025 09:07
Subject: Potomac Yard (Alexandria) HOA — Issues?
I'm wondering if the chain was started by a legitimate prospective buyer or an ungarage town home owner on Van Valkenburgh lane in an effort to attack him and the lawsuit?
Anonymous
07/25/2025 23:11
Subject: Potomac Yard (Alexandria) HOA — Issues?
If you would like to post your email, I can send you a copy. Otherwise, you can reach out to the Alexandria Circuit Court.
Anonymous
07/25/2025 18:14
Subject: Potomac Yard (Alexandria) HOA — Issues?
Disclosure depends on whether it would be considered "material" information to the buyer. If so, it would be in the resale packet.
Anonymous
07/25/2025 18:03
Subject: Potomac Yard (Alexandria) HOA — Issues?
Where are the filings on this lawsuit? I can’t see them online.