Basically, they are charging me $600 by keeping my security deposit with the following explanation:
-$200.00 for parking in the fire zone which happens to be right next to my garage. Others park there constantly for loading/unloading
-$399.00 for having an attorney draft a letter to me to tell me this.
2007-10-10 09:49:51 · 2 answers · asked by CARLA M 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
The HOA has no sway over you if you rented the unit. Your landlord is another story, however. Unless your lease details these fines (or makes you responsible for any HOA fines levied against the landlord for your conduct or actions) then your landlord has a problem.
The HOA doesn't have your security deposit so they can't hold it.
If you were parked in a fire lane, they should have had your car towed, at your expense of course.
2007-10-10 10:54:04 · answer #1 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sound like you need an attorney of your own.
But the way I’m reading this, if you parked in a fire zone, knowing it’s a fire zone then you did so with the understanding that there could be consequences. If they’ve gone to this extend, of course they’re charging you for their legal expenses. What good would your $200 be if they had to pay their lawyer another $400 to draft the letter?
2007-10-10 09:57:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋