Living in a Courtyard Villa (flowers/plants along neighbor's house)

[jayerose]

There are perennials (flowers) planted along the neighbor's house; no higher than 18 inches but some have now grown wide enough to be touching the neighbor's house....do I need to trim them back?

Are there any suggestions what I can plant there that won't grow wider?

I'm thinking about just getting rid of everything along that wall and having nothing there; I like low maintenance :)

[retiredguy123]

They are supposed to be 12 inches away from the neighbor's house.

[jayerose]

thank you....will be pulling everything out!

[Villagerjjm]

You can prune the shrubs and flowers so they are 12 inches away from the neighbors house and that will save you the extra work (and money) of pulling and replacing.

[Topspinmo]

That little gravel spot is an easement for drainage, nothing cat touch neighbors house, if so can be responsible for any damage, also irrigation sprinkler can’t spray onto neighbors house, any cracks in stucco can result in water damage.

[Topspinmo]

thank you....will be pulling everything out!

You are good neighbor, thank you!

[KristineTVFL]

You can absolutely trim them back. If they have flowers they may need to be dead-headed anyway. You will not hurt the plant by trimming it and shaping it up.

[retiredguy123]

Living in a courtyard villa, it is important to know that there are about 7 sprinklers along your neighbors wall, and another 7 sprinklers along your house wall on the other side of your house. The sprinklers along your exterior wall are controlled by your neighbor's sprinkler system. Five of them are inside the gate and 2 are outside near the front of the house. If one of those sprinklers breaks, it will shoot a geyser of water under your eave and can very easily flood your house. This is particularly important if your next door neighbor is a snowbird, who may not know when their sprinkler breaks.

[greenflash245]

good plan

[cypress]

You are good neighbor, thank you!

You are indeed. While visiting people in courtyard villas I've seen trellises against their neighbors wall, metal artwork, etc.

I don't know what people are thinking when they do this.

[wxxhead]

Go with the low maintenance.

[Topspinmo]

You are indeed. While visiting people in courtyard villas I've seen trellises against their neighbors wall, metal artwork, etc.

I don't know what people are thinking when they do this.


If they drill hole or hammer hangers in neighbors wall they are responsible for damage. Nothing should touch that wall.

[Hape2Bhr]

You are indeed. While visiting people in courtyard villas I've seen trellises against their neighbors wall, metal artwork, etc.

I don't know what people are thinking when they do this.

I (we) are new to TOTV...we bought in March this year after renting for two winters. We returned north 3 days after our purchase; a courtyard villa between 466 and 466A, west of Bonita.
I asked our neighbor to remove 3 hanging flower pots or bird feeders, from our gutter, which he did promptly, prior to our heading north. Upon reading all our closing papers after arriving home, I see that nothing can be attached to a neighbors wall. Unfortunately this same neighbor has either 2 plants or feeders mechanically attached to our wall at the front and rear, behind the fence.
Being new to the neighborhood, we do not want to appear like nudges and get off on the wrong foot. However, we do want the items removed from the wall, and any holes repaired and painted. Do I have free access to this wall should he not take care of this?
Thanks for any advice.

[Topspinmo]

I (we) are new to TOTV...we bought in March this year after renting for two winters. We returned north 3 days after our purchase; a courtyard villa between 466 and 466A, west of Bonita.
I asked our neighbor to remove 3 hanging flower pots or bird feeders, from our gutter, which he did promptly, prior to our heading north. Upon reading all our closing papers after arriving home, I see that nothing can be attached to a neighbors wall. Unfortunately this same neighbor has either 2 plants or feeders mechanically attached to our wall at the front and rear, behind the fence.
Being new to the neighborhood, we do not want to appear like nudges and get off on the wrong foot. However, we do want the items removed from the wall, and any holes repaired and painted. Do I have free access to this wall should he not take care of this?
Thanks for any advice.


Tell him to remove them and repair you’re wall. If you’re house is stucco the holes will have to be Filled and painted. You can request limited access to inspect you’re house in his yard. This spelled out in Restrictions

[url]https://districtgov.org/images/DeedRestiction

go to districtgov.org find restrictions for you’re district and villa. Not all are exactly the same.

If he is unwilling you have no choice to fill complaint. Don’t worry he’s the bad neighbor for being so stupid thinking he can pound holes in you’re wall.

[Hape2Bhr]

Thanks for your reply.

[JohnN]

I always vote low maintenance, the lower the better

[Topspinmo]

I always vote low maintenance, the lower the better

I vote for clearance, had Hugh queen palm at corner of my corner lot. If that palm felt During storm it would take out the concrete wall plus the neighbors garage. I had it removed. It was overgrown and too high to Be able to prune not to mention the Hugh seed pods that are widow makers. :shocked:I miss the shade on west side but pleasing to know it wasn’t going to smash my neighbors house or mind.

[perrjojo]

Courtyard Villas are certainly a new concept as far as property lines go. The way my neighbors and I deal with it is: do you mind if I do this? Is this okay with you? It works well. Yes, if damage occurs you will be responsible but it’s mostly a matter of communication and goodwill with your neighbors. It has worked for us for the past 8 years.

[perrjojo]

You are indeed. While visiting people in courtyard villas I've seen trellises against their neighbors wall, metal artwork, etc.

I don't know what people are thinking when they do this.
Perhaps their neighbors don’t mind. Perhaps they asked their neighbors.

[Topspinmo]

Courtyard Villas are certainly a new concept as far as property lines go. The way my neighbors and I deal with it is: do you mind if I do this? Is this okay with you? It works well. Yes, if damage occurs you will be responsible but it’s mostly a matter of communication and goodwill with your neighbors. It has worked for us for the past 8 years.

That’s fine till the house sales and out of compliance and the new owners get blind sided. IMO best to follow the rules and agreements you signed on dotted line. IMO under no circumstances should be pounding or drilling holes in neighbor’s house wall. I wouldn’t even think of asking or doing it.

[PugMom]

I (we) are new to TOTV...we bought in March this year after renting for two winters. We returned north 3 days after our purchase; a courtyard villa between 466 and 466A, west of Bonita.
I asked our neighbor to remove 3 hanging flower pots or bird feeders, from our gutter, which he did promptly, prior to our heading north. Upon reading all our closing papers after arriving home, I see that nothing can be attached to a neighbors wall. Unfortunately this same neighbor has either 2 plants or feeders mechanically attached to our wall at the front and rear, behind the fence.
Being new to the neighborhood, we do not want to appear like nudges and get off on the wrong foot. However, we do want the items removed from the wall, and any holes repaired and painted. Do I have free access to this wall should he not take care of this?
Thanks for any advice.

wow, i'd be a tad upset knowing someone physically attached anything to our home. it's rather 'pushy', for lack of a better word, & i'd report this right away if he/she doesn't remove and repair any damage. make sure the work is done to YOUR satisfaction. this person doesn't sound like a good neighbor, & don't let them take advantage of you by misunderstanding your politeness as a sign of weakness. good luck!

[Nucky]

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