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10-06-2013, 12:26 AM | #1 |
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Tree Sap?
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I recently moved into an apartment complex in austin. There is no covered parking available. Almost every spot is under trees that I've notice drop sap all over my brand new FR-S.. This sucks. It looks horrible, I have to clean it constantly, and I'm concerned about the paint job. Does anyone have any experience with this? Do I have any legal standing against the apartment complex for not providing any adequate parking that wont ruin my car's paint job? Is it going to rip the paint off the car if it continues? Alternatives? Covering the car I guess.. It is a weekend car. Just wanted some input, thanks !! |
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Legal standing?? Oh wow.
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Advice move or buy a car cover. The apartment does have any obligations to providing any special parking. They are not the ones that made you move in.
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So my car was parked. There was a windstorm and a few pine cones hit the roof. Do I have any legal standing against that tree? I want to sue the shit out of it.
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Just don't let it sit on it for to long... Left some on my white pearl for 2 days and a month later and every product in the book, including nail polish remover, I can't get the shit off.
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Consult your attorney, the most you're going to get is the right to break the lease without penalty, though. Talk to the manager of the complex about it, see if they'll find a spot for you somewhere the trees aren't hanging over or ask to be let out of your lease so you can find an apartment complex that works for you.
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My phrase 'legal standing' really means 'can I break my lease' Kind of sad, though. These forums are filled with trolls. How am I supposed to know that every parking spot at my apartment has trees that drop sap? How am I supposed to just move? I'm in a 12 month lease, just like most any other apartment... |
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Do I know how apartments work? Yes I actually do. I own and manage a company that specifies in just this. You could get out if your lease if the landlord allows you, but "legally" they don't have to at all. It's not their fault either that sap from trees goes on your car. Sorry it just doesn't work like that.
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Great input. I really appreciate your posts. Your canadian perspectives really offer great insight on the issue. |
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The fact is that their trees are causing harm and you can attach a value to the harm that is being done. Best of luck with dealing with the issue. |
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No problem. Enjoy your screwed up sappy paint job.
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Unless the trees are in very poor condition with very large branches with unnecessary overhang and/or have a risk of falling and hurting someone/something, they're going to tell this guy to go pound sand.
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