Man spends nearly $200,000 to win right to park truck in his own driveway

**Jason** · 07-30-2010, 01:07 PM

Beware of the home owner's association. Considered this country's most basic, ruthless unit of government, HOAs are typically organized and manned by retirees with little better to do than tell you what to do with your property – something A.J. Vizzi recently learned the hard way. When Vizzi purchased his home in Odessa, Florida, he was told he would be allowed to park his Ford F-350 Super Duty in his home's driveway, even though the neighborhood's rules forbade keeping vehicles anywhere other than the garage. The truck didn't fit in the home's garage.

The local HOA soon changed its mind, and before long a lawsuit ensued. In 2008, a judge ruled in Vizzi's favor, but the association quickly appealed the decision. In March, a second judge sided with Vizzi, and the courts awarded him $187,000 in legal fees to be paid by the HOA. In total, the association claims that the ordeal has cost over $300,000, including the cash it now has to pay to Vizzi. Take a look after the jump to watch a local news report on the legal battle.

more w/video Man spends nearly $200,000 to win right to park truck in his own driveway [w/video] — Autoblog

Ashlar2006 · 08-01-2010, 03:07 PM

I hate HOAs , a little power goes to some people's head .

Buddy · 08-01-2010, 06:53 PM

Talk about crazy. You think the HOA would have given up after the first attempt. It's not like it's a beat up clunker, it's a nice truck in good condition. What really is going to bite is when they hike association fees to pay for all the court costs.

07-30-2010, 01:07 PM	#1
Jason Guard Dog 2012 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 3,126 Lodge:	Man spends nearly $200,000 to win right to park truck in his own driveway Beware of the home owner's association. Considered this country's most basic, ruthless unit of government, HOAs are typically organized and manned by retirees with little better to do than tell you what to do with your property – something A.J. Vizzi recently learned the hard way. When Vizzi purchased his home in Odessa, Florida, he was told he would be allowed to park his Ford F-350 Super Duty in his home's driveway, even though the neighborhood's rules forbade keeping vehicles anywhere other than the garage. The truck didn't fit in the home's garage. The local HOA soon changed its mind, and before long a lawsuit ensued. In 2008, a judge ruled in Vizzi's favor, but the association quickly appealed the decision. In March, a second judge sided with Vizzi, and the courts awarded him $187,000 in legal fees to be paid by the HOA. In total, the association claims that the ordeal has cost over $300,000, including the cash it now has to pay to Vizzi. Take a look after the jump to watch a local news report on the legal battle. more w/video Man spends nearly $200,000 to win right to park truck in his own driveway [w/video] — Autoblog __________________ Is trom an t-ualach an leisce. Ni heolas go haontios Agus na damnaithe fágtha gan focal Glaoigh ormsa i measc na naomh The sky is not the limit there are footprints on the moon.

08-01-2010, 03:07 PM	#2
Ashlar2006 Masonic Mafia Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ky Posts: 4,162 Lodge: Blog Entries: 3	I hate HOAs , a little power goes to some people's head . __________________ It is such a beautiful day , now watch some idiot screw it up !!!

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

08-01-2010, 06:53 PM	#3
Buddy Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 5 Lodge:	Talk about crazy. You think the HOA would have given up after the first attempt. It's not like it's a beat up clunker, it's a nice truck in good condition. What really is going to bite is when they hike association fees to pay for all the court costs.