Weston association wants electric pick up truck gone
WPLG Local 10
2 min, 48 sec
A homeowner in Western Hills faces fines for parking his new electric pickup in his driveway due to outdated association rules.
Summary
- Glenn Gordon, a resident of Western Hills, received a warning to park his new Rivian R1T electric pickup out of sight or face fines.
- The homeowner argues that the rules are outdated as the vehicle is an all-electric pickup, not a commercial vehicle.
- Gordon is unwilling to get rid of the vehicle, citing that the rules should adapt to modern times and vehicles.
- A similar case in the Villas of Bonaventure resulted in the homeowner successfully suing the association.
Chapter 1
Glenn Gordon is told to park his new electric pickup out of sight or face fines due to the association's vehicular rules.
- Glenn Gordon, a homeowner in Western Hills, is warned about parking his electric Rivian R1T pickup in his driveway.
- The association's rules classify his vehicle in the same category as trucks, trailers, RVs, and commercial vehicles.
- Gordon took delivery of the vehicle a few weeks ago and has since become the neighborhood attraction.
Chapter 2
Gordon faces potential fines for his pickup, which the association's rules require to be parked out of sight.
- The association's rules mandate that vehicles like Gordon's new pickup must not be parked in driveways overnight.
- Upon contacting Property Management, Gordon was informed about possible fines and penalties.
- Gordon argues that the rules should evolve with the times and fears it may affect home values negatively.
Chapter 3
Association president implies Gordon should have considered the rules before purchasing the truck; a legal precedent favors the homeowner.
- Jerry Engelhardt, the association president, suggests that Gordon should have been aware of the rules prior to buying the truck.
- A previous court ruling in a similar case determined that personal use pickup trucks do not negatively impact condominium property values.
- The association in the prior case was required to pay the homeowner's attorney's fees after losing the lawsuit.