‘People say it looks great’ homeowners say after HOA sent note banning driveway’s look – it’s been that way for 6 years | 6Y4157Z | 2024-05-01 12:08:01

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FURIOUS homeowners have slammed their HOA after they sent a note around banning a particular driveway look.

Locals at Sun City Grand in Surprise, Arizona were up in arms after their homeowners association reportedly demanded side borders be removed from painted driveways in 2017.

'People say it looks great' homeowners say after HOA sent note banning driveway's look – it's been that way for 6 years

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Homeowners at Sun City Grand in Surprise, Arizona slammed their HOA for banning certain driveway borders[/caption]

A City Grand Community Association Management's Architectural Review Committee found that 223 out of the 10,000 homes had non-compliant driveway borders and had not been granted approval from developers.

Driveway borders often resemble rectangles or bricks which are a different color than that of the home driveway.

The committee has sent letters demanding the homes paint over the borders – prompting backlash from other residents.

"Why do you have to create a problem?" local Brent Kehrein fumed.

"I mean, it's not like someone has junk vehicles sitting in their yard or in their driveway and there's oil spilled all over the driveway (and) it looks like c**p.

"We don't have that in (Sun City) Grand. It's just not like that."

Neighbors Michael and Karen Giel also hit out at their HOA for the order.

Karen said: "I don't understand. We've had this (driveway) for six years.

"People compliment us. People say it looks great.

"And I don't know why after six years somebody has taken a picture and said it's not acceptable."

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Legal expert Mark Bainbridge argued that residents who have had the driveway borders for four years or more may be beyond the statute of limitations.

"The case law says that architectural approval cannot be arbitrarily or capriciously withheld," he said.

"And so I think that they would have the argument that if they had applied at the time they installed it, the association would have had to approve it because they approved hundreds of other ones identical to it."

The U.S Sun has reached out to Sun City HOA for comment.

It comes after one man was ordered not to park his vehicle in his driveway after concerns about his commercial markings lowering property values.

He had to park his work van miles away to appease the association.

Joey Albritton, the owner of a plumbing business in Houston, Texas, lived in the Summerwood HOA subdivision for two years before starting his business, Pleasant Lanier Plumbing.

"This is how I feed my family, this is what pays my mortgage, and this is how I pay my HOA dues, as well," Albritton told ABC affiliate KTRK-TV.

"So, if I can't get out here and make money doing what I know best, then I can't pay my bills."

His HOA told him that his work van lowered the value of surrounding properties and disturbed residents.

"It's frustrating to not be able to park my own vehicle in my own driveway," he added.

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‘Nothing to do with safety,’ fumes driver fined by HOA – it has no power to enforce rules, but his van made him ‘target’ | 6Y4157Z | 2024-05-01 12:08:01

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PRIVATE security guards for an HOA have been caught using flashing lights and sirens, and even writing traffic citations.

A tenured police officer said he would be arrested if he'd done the same.

'Nothing to do with safety,' fumes driver fined by HOA – it has no power to enforce rules, but his van made him 'target'

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Journalists went undercover to film private security officers using lights and sirens to pull residents and visitors over[/caption]

'Nothing to do with safety,' fumes driver fined by HOA – it has no power to enforce rules, but his van made him 'target'

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They would even issue traffic tickets for $100 or more, payable to the HOA[/caption]

ABC affiliate WSB-TV journalist Jodie Fleischer has caught private security guards employed by an HOA in Forsyth County, Georgia using flashing lights and sirens to pull people over and issue tickets.

After consulting a lawyer, Fleischer drove through the gated St. Marlo community, drove under the speed limit, and passed through a stop sign to prompt security to pull her over.

On camera, she caught the security guard pulling her over and citing her with a $100 ticket payable to the subdivision's HOA.

T.J. Ward, a resident, has been a police officer for 40 years.

He told the outlet that impersonating officers using lights and sirens is illegal.

"If I was to stop a motor vehicle with lights in my car, I would be on my way to jail," said Ward.

"A private individual can't make a traffic stop and security officers are private individuals. The only person that can stop a motor vehicle is a law enforcement officer."

A few years ago, Ward was pulled over by a security guard, which pushed him to confront his HOA.

They said his stopping for the security patrol was part of his agreement.

"The decision by individuals to stop for security personnel is purely voluntary, given their understanding of homeowner responsibility to comply with all rules promulgated by the association," read their reply.

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Chip Terrel, owner of a pest control company whose company frequents the neighborhood, was stopped and issued a $50 ticket after he didn't stop at a sudden stop sign.

"If you don't come to that head-jerking stop, they are coming out and trying to write you a ticket," he said.

"I think it has nothing to do with safety. It's a money maker, and they know it."

He thinks his business makes him a target, as he says drivers for his company are regularly stopped and ticketed.

"They are taking advantage of people that can't defend themselves. There's no legal system here. You pay the ticket or your company doesn't work in here anymore," he said.

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However, WSB-TV cameras caught his driver's trucks rolling through stop signs, prompting security to pull them over and cite them.

Tom Batolozzi, an HOA lawyer, said his business doesn't make him a target – breaking the rules does.

An HOA can enforce its rules how it sees fit – even if it means a pesky traffic ticket.

"I don't know that they're necessarily targeting anybody," he said.

"If they see a stop sign, they should just stop."

Bob Barr, a former attorney and constitutional law professor, said that security guards acting as police officers seems illegal.

"I think it's absurd," he said.

"It certainly seems to run afoul of state laws."

Barr has published columns on battling HOAs before, saying that most residents don't want the trouble of fighting in court, or they mistake the security guards for legitimate police officers.

Attorney Ken Poris fought a traffic ticket in Chicago after he mistook private security guards' flashing lights for an ambulance.

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"I pulled over thinking I was yielding to an emergency vehicle," he said.

Poris fought the ticket with the Court of Appeals, who approved the appeal, saying that security guards do not have the power to act as police.

"The security officers are without legal authority to stop and detain drivers for violating association rules," wrote the court.

However, in Fleischer's case back in Georgia, she was told that she would not be allowed back into the community if the ticket was not paid.

Bartolozzi said that there isn't a criminal penalty for not paying the fines issued by HOA security, but the association does have the authority to put a lien on someone's property for not paying.

If visitors are cited, homeowners could be responsible for their violations, too.

Fleischer reported that several law enforcement agencies were "outraged" by the security guards, saying that traffic stops are the most dangerous part of their job.

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‘Out of sync with modern times,’ says official as city parking tickets to triple after remaining unchanged for 20 years | 6Y4157Z | 2024-05-01 12:08:01

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DRIVERS are bracing for parking fines to triple after officials said low ticket prices didn't act as a strong deterrent.

Allentown, Pennsylvania officials stated they needed to raise parking fines, which had stayed at $15 for 20 years.

'Out of sync with modern times,' says official as city parking tickets to triple after remaining unchanged for 20 years

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Parking tickets in a major city may cost drivers more (stock image)[/caption]

"The parking fines are bearable to the public such that motorists choose to illegally park for convenience and incur an affordably low fine," Jon Haney, deputy director of the Allentown Parking Authority, wrote to the city council, according to The Morning Call.

Haney said the fines were "out of sync with current times."

Allentown is the third largest city in Pennsylvania.

However, the ticket price didn't reflect the parking challenges typical of a large city, he said.

Currently, drivers pay just $15 for a litany of parking violations.

Parking in a no-parking zone, parking too far from the curb, or parking in a crosswalk will get a small fee.

Costs rise to $25 if drivers don't pay in 10 days. The fines max out at $70.

Haney suggested parking ticket prices should double to better reflect the harm of illegal parking.

The city council will vote on a measure that will more than double ticket prices.

If implemented, parking tickets will cost drivers between $35 and $50.

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The fines would rise to $65 after 10 days without payment. The maximum fine would be $90.

Fine changes could help the city budget its balance sheet, according to The Morning Call.

Allentown's parking authority currently faces a $1.8 million budget shortfall.

Last year, the city cut back on its parking enforcement mechanism after residents complained they received too many tickets.

Allentown also changed pricing at its public parking facilities.

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The city council voted to increase parking prices from $1 to $2.

Monthly parking passes were also increased from $100 to $125.

The parking authority is looking at building more parking garages in growing parts of the city.

But the parking authority board chair, Ted Zeller, said financial headwinds could stop the construction of the new spaces.

The proposal to increase parking tickets is co-sponsored by two people on the parking authority board.

A final vote is scheduled for May 1.

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‘Replace this right now,’ warns mechanic of overlooked part that could cost you thousands – it may affect your health | 6Y4157Z | 2024-05-01 12:08:01

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MECHANICS are frantically warning drivers to heed their manufacturer's suggestions to replace a cheap part regularly.

Keeping it clean can reduce seasonal allergies, eliminate troublesome smells, and improve airflow.

'Replace this right now,' warns mechanic of overlooked part that could cost you thousands – it may affect your health

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Scotty Kilmer, a YouTuber and mechanic, explained why it is important to maintain this specific car part[/caption]

'Replace this right now,' warns mechanic of overlooked part that could cost you thousands – it may affect your health

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Cabin air filters can not only ensure your safety but also make your car run better[/caption]

Scotty Kilmer, a tenured mechanic who's made a name for himself by publishing free DIY tips on car maintenance, reinforced the need to replace an important part at the proper intervals in a video posted to his YouTube channel (@scottykilmer).

Of course, the part in question is the cabin air filter that filters debris, dirt, and dust from outside the vehicle before it's brought into the cabin.

The video was posted in 2020 and has nearly 300,000 views and 10,000 likes from his six million subscribers.

"Unlike other things there if it ain't broke don't fix it, you want to do preventative maintenance with these things," he said in the video.

"I fixed many cars that didn't have good air conditioning or hardly any heat just by replacing a clogged-up filter."

He adds that the issue is more than just air not flowing properly in the vehicle, but rather that if the cabin air filter is restricted, it can "make your fan work harder… it can destroy parts of your system like the fan motor."

This can cause a domino effect, ultimately ruining the heater core or evaporator core inside the vehicle.

"And if you price out changing a heater core and evaporator core in a modern car, some of those jobs can cost you over $1,500 bucks," said Kilmer.

To avoid these high costs, it is recommended that car owners regularly inspect their cars for any signs of wear and tear.

Things such as an overheated engine or a clogged air intake system can cause major issues.

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It's also important to check the cabin air filter for signs of deterioration or damage.

If the filter is extremely dirty or has tears, it should be replaced as soon as possible.

Experts recommend that car owners replace their cabin air filters every 12,000 to 15,000 miles or once a year.

However, if a driver often travels in dusty conditions or on dirt roads, they might have to check their filters more often.

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Kilmer suggests checking it at least twice a year, especially if you have allergies.

"This is going to lower it, especially if you get a higher-quality filter," he said.

The cost of replacing a filter can range anywhere from $20 to $50 depending on the type of car and the quality of the filter.

A higher-quality filter will offer better airflow and engine performance.

It's always best to follow manufacturer guidelines on how often to change your filter and how to check for signs of wear and tear.

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Filters should be replaced every one to two years, according to experts[/caption]

'Replace this right now,' warns mechanic of overlooked part that could cost you thousands – it may affect your health

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The quality of the filter plays a major role in how your engine runs[/caption]

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Chili’s suddenly confirms it will close store doors giving less than two weeks’ notice to loyal customers and workers | 1MND9K5 | 2024-04-30 17:08:01

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A CHILI'S restaurant in Maine is set to permanently close in the coming days, leaving one location remaining in the state.

The popular chain's establishment in South Portland will shut for the last time on May 7.

Chili's suddenly confirms it will close store doors giving less than two weeks' notice to loyal customers and workers

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A Chili's restaurant in South Portland, Maine, is to close in days[/caption]

News of the closure was confirmed by a manager weeks before the restaurant's set to shutter, per the ABC affiliate WMTW-TV.

It means staffers and customers were only given around two weeks notice regarding the closure.

Around 35 workers will lose their jobs, per the Bangor Daily News.

There are only two Chili's restaurants in the state of Maine, according to its restaurant locator.

The other establishment is in Bangor – located more than 130 miles from the South Portland restaurant.

Chili's has six restaurants in New Hampshire – in Dover, Keene, Nashua, Salem, Seabrook, and West Lebanon.

The Chili's restaurant is located near the Maine Mall – a shopping center home to major retailers including Banana Republic, Macy's, Foot Locker, and J.Crew.

The pending shutdown of the Chili's outlet in Maine will come just weeks after an establishment in Irvine, California, closed.

A note on the outside of the establishment informed diners of the shutdown.

It emerged the restaurant's lease expired in 2020 but bosses agreed on temporary extensions that saw the outlet stay open.

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But its doors have now closed for the final time.

News of the closure circulated online and diners were in a state of mourning.

"So sad….I used to meet my parents there for dinner every Saturday," one fan cried.

A Chili's establishment in Port Arthur, Texas, closed for the final time on April 9.

Despite the closure, the chain has a presence in hundreds of locations across the Lone Star State.

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Chili's was founded in Dallas, Texas, and the brand's first restaurant opened in 1975.

Restaurants in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Charlotte, North Carolina, closed permanently earlier this year.

Chili's is not the only restaurant chain that has seen closures.

The U.S. Sun reported Cracker Barrel stores in Oregon, South Carolina, and California have closed.

Bosses at Mod Pizza closed dozens of outlets nationwide, including in the state of California.

Chiefs at the renowned burger chains In-N-Out and Denny's closed stores in Oakland, California, due to crime.

The U.S. Sun has approached Brinker International – Chili's parent company – for comment.

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