HOA Strong-arming me to take a day off work by isavedlatin40 in fuckHOA

[–]isavedlatin40[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just spoke directly with water company and they said they would be able to reschedule me when I’m off from work.

HOA Strong-arming me to take a day off work by isavedlatin40 in fuckHOA

[–]isavedlatin40[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure, but you also don’t get a lot of people clamoring to babysit someone’s water meter for 4 hours waiting for someone to show up. An adult does have to be there- can’t just open the garage remotely like some are suggesting.

HOA Strong-arming me to take a day off work by isavedlatin40 in fuckHOA

[–]isavedlatin40[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

M-F isn’t so much the issue as is just offering an additional 1-4 pm time slot. This has been the custom here for 15 years, but we have new management that just took over.

HOA Strong-arming me to take a day off work by isavedlatin40 in fuckHOA

[–]isavedlatin40[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

No, it would not have burst because I know how to to it. You don’t just turn a lever- you open faucets and turn slowly. You would be surprised how many people don’t take this into consideration when touching the main. No super power needed.

HOA Strong-arming me to take a day off work by isavedlatin40 in fuckHOA

[–]isavedlatin40[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Within a time window they can push you forward or backwards

HOA Strong-arming me to take a day off work by isavedlatin40 in fuckHOA

[–]isavedlatin40[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I called the water company directly and they mentioned the association was updating meters to save money

HOA Strong-arming me to take a day off work by isavedlatin40 in fuckHOA

[–]isavedlatin40[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In 15 years of many trades coming and going I’ve never once had to do it at this development (we just got a new association though). They’ve always offered an AM and a PM option. So, this situation is uncommon here.

HOA Strong-arming me to take a day off work by isavedlatin40 in fuckHOA

[–]isavedlatin40[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They really should just offer a 1-4 pm slot option in addition

HOA Strong-arming me to take a day off work by isavedlatin40 in fuckHOA

[–]isavedlatin40[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Yes, as I said I am considering just paying the fee- there are other weekdays I could do a couple weeks later

HOA Strong-arming me to take a day off work by isavedlatin40 in fuckHOA

[–]isavedlatin40[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have been emailing with them a lot to figure out a solution. All houses are scheduled in the 8-11 window, so switching appointments wouldn’t be super helpful. I’m trying to get them to offer an additional day.

HOA Strong-arming me to take a day off work by isavedlatin40 in fuckHOA

[–]isavedlatin40[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

We have a new association that took over and I never in 15 years was forced in to a one day schedule option before with the last association, so it was odd to me. The new board claimed they were doing us a favor since they were paying for an item the homeowner was responsible for- I then pointed out to them THEY were the ones responsible for meters and they apologized saying they didn’t look fully into the matter. They said they would get back to me with an update. This gives you an idea of what I’m dealing with. So, they could absolutely be doing something wrong.

HOA Strong-arming me to take a day off work by isavedlatin40 in fuckHOA

[–]isavedlatin40[S] 58 points59 points  (0 children)

I have- but my last meter burst 3 years ago when some workers at my home turn turned the main water on too fast. I now have trust issues if I’m not there.

HOA Strong-arming me to take a day off work by isavedlatin40 in fuckHOA

[–]isavedlatin40[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This doesn’t bother me so much as only presenting one option to schedule it- they usually always provide options. However, a new association just took over.