$100 for fluid change by machine, and rotor replacement. fair price?
01-12-2007, 02:14 PM
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Originally we worked with the garage door open for ventilation and light
of course if the garage is closed, they can't see in. nobody's denying that. hence <a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/a4/msgs/2649790.phtml">Quinn's post below</a>
01-12-2007, 02:39 PM
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If you have a garage, why would you not be able to do some basic service work? Its not like its out in the open. You must live in a fairly strict set-up. Sorry to hear , thats a bummer. $100 is not bad considering they are pulling off the caliper. I'm surprised there is not a local AWer to you that could assist.
01-13-2007, 05:26 AM
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Standard HOA stuff...
Before you buy a property, you're given a list of rules from the HOA. If you don't want to agree to them, you don't buy the property, but if you do buy, you're bound by their rules. And if they change their rules, you're bound to those amended rules as well.
They have control over a lot of things:
*how you maintain your property
*what you can build on your property
*colors you paint your house
*home businesses
*what you do on your property (service work on the car)
*when you're allowed to mow/water your lawn
*what kind of vehicle you park on your property (usually restrictions on commercial vehicles or any vehicle with signage)
etc...
In a way, it's a PITA and restrictive, but if you're ever had a "bad neighbor", this really solves that problem. It also helps the general appearance of the community, which is a blessing when it comes time to sell.
I've looked at properties in communities where there are service vehicles parked everywhere...in the street, driveway, whereever the owner has room. They could be plumbers trucks, commercial vans, etc. I've dismissed the entire neighbor based on things like that.
They have control over a lot of things:
*how you maintain your property
*what you can build on your property
*colors you paint your house
*home businesses
*what you do on your property (service work on the car)
*when you're allowed to mow/water your lawn
*what kind of vehicle you park on your property (usually restrictions on commercial vehicles or any vehicle with signage)
etc...
In a way, it's a PITA and restrictive, but if you're ever had a "bad neighbor", this really solves that problem. It also helps the general appearance of the community, which is a blessing when it comes time to sell.
I've looked at properties in communities where there are service vehicles parked everywhere...in the street, driveway, whereever the owner has room. They could be plumbers trucks, commercial vans, etc. I've dismissed the entire neighbor based on things like that.
01-13-2007, 08:39 AM
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But ultimately, how is it enforced?
Say they slap you with a $1000 fine. Who's to say you ever have to pay it? Can they throw you out of the house? Is it a lien?
01-13-2007, 08:54 AM
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Usually the HOA will send several notices of violation...
each one telling you "stop doing that", then you will get fined.
If the fine is not paid, it usually added to the annual assessment.
Should you blow them off, you will get a "Notice of intent to file lien". If they get a judgment against you in civil court, they will put a lien on your property.
If the fine is not paid, it usually added to the annual assessment.
Should you blow them off, you will get a "Notice of intent to file lien". If they get a judgment against you in civil court, they will put a lien on your property.