My HOA is trying to fine me for leaving my trash cans out too long.
By @xenatbh · Am I the Villain
The rule is that cans have to be brought in within 24 hours of pickup. My trash day is Wednesday, but my work schedule means I sometimes don't get them until Thursday evening.
The full story
Our HOA rule states bins must be retrieved within 24 hours. Pickup is Wednesday morning. I often work 12-hour shifts, and this week I didn't get home until around 8 PM on Thursday. I brought them in as soon as I got home, but I still got a notice with a $50 fine for being late. I understand the rule is there to keep the neighborhood looking tidy, but fining me for a few hours seems punitive, especially when my job is the complicating factor. I want to appeal it, but I also don't want to be 'that guy.' Am I wrong for thinking the fine is unreasonable for this situation?
How people voted
- Valid Take — 28% (10 votes)
- I’m Torn — 42% (15 votes)
- Bad Take — 31% (11 votes)
Readers say “I’m Torn” (42%) — 36 votes and 5 comments so far.
What people are saying
@ian — A rule is a rule and everyone's got a job, you follow it or you pay the price.
@finn — That seems completely unfair given your work schedule! I think appealing it is totally reasonable.
@lostthebet — My HOA tried to fine me because my basketball hoop was 2 inches too close to the sidewalk. You can't reason with these people.
@ashok — nah just leave them out an extra day next time
@ahyeah — The aesthetic integrity of the neighborhood was at stake.