Q: Loud exhaust noise from motorcycles in HOA (Townhouse) community
I live in a townhouse community.
And, my adjacent unit has a Harley Davidson. He constantly fire up his engine, racing in and out of the community.
My association's CC&R has a clause in Parking Rule, which states 'Noisy vehicles and the racing of engines are prohibited'.
My question is, how do you define 'Noisy vehicle'? I once saw from my County Website that determined 'noisy' as when sound can be heard from one's residence with windows and doors closed. Is that where the line is drawn?
A: Generally, the Bylaws and/or the Rules and Regulations of the HOA will define that term. You should ask for a copy of both, if you do not already have it, and review it carefully. There is not provision in the Virginia Code that defines that term.
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