They want a 8” Cross removed?
 

Well this should start a conversation.
Did you know that one of the Districts governance bodies is suing a resident over a very small white cross in their yard?
They should start a go fund me page to fight this.

Resident says HOA in The Villages is suing her for displaying cross, lawn ornaments

Lawn ornaments are not allowed by the deed restrictions we signed when we moved to TV. We do not have an HOA.

They are getting sued for NOT following the deed restrictions, not because it is a cross. They can put the cross on the porch, in full view, problem solved.

Anyone know what village she lives in? Up here in the NE almost everyone has lawn ornaments of one kind or another, including many crosses.

kathy

Restrictions are different in each district. They live in District 8.

Is that 8" above the ground, or are the cross rebels hiding some of it below ground level?:icon_wink:

All dogs are required to be on a leash at all times, dogs are not allowed off leash on any athletic field or other public areas. Not allowing pets to play and walk on common area landscaping. Owner is responsible for picking up after pet, please take all waste home for disposal.

I see this rule broken often. Or do we get to pick and choose which rules we want to follow.

When you move into a deeded, or an HMO community, you have to give up certain rights. Personally, I don't care about lawn ornaments, but the deed restrictions are agreed upon when you sign your papers. I'd love to see personal expressions in people's yards, as long as they're not rusted out cars, boats, RVs... Would you accept it if your next door neighbor put 8" Gnomes on their lawn. I'd like to know, because I have several Gnomes, that I'd like to display.

We follow the pet rules and do not have any lawn ornaments.

Restrictions are different in every area, read yours. Everyone agrees to the covenant when they buy. She did too. She is now complaining because she doesn't want to live by the rules.

Also, MANY people have a cross in their yard and are not sued. Enforcement is because someone complained. I expect this is not about her having a cross in her years, but the "real" story is she p133ed someone off about something else and they reported her to get even.

I personally don't care if people want small a small cross in their yard, it is against the covenant technically, but as long as it does not make the neighborhood look trashy and reduce our resale value, they I have no problem with it.

I guess you missed this the first time around, there were 158 posts.
https://www.talkofthevillages.com/fo...ht=White+cross

Enjoy!

You have the opportunity to turn in the violator, if you do not the violations will continue. Doesn't matter which rule is broken, rules are rules. I have turned in people that allow their dogs to run loose, they were contacted but still don't use a leash, I call them "The Elite" to this class of people rules and regulations are meaningless.

I received a letter from the law firm yesterday stating that my tenant had a lawn ornament in the front of the house, it was a metal bird like so many homes have. I contacted my tenants and they removed the item, they also talked with the attorney's office to fully understand the complain and were told that they received 65 anonymous complaints from the same person, that would be a professional troll.

Yet so many swear clipboard trolls don’t exist. Now you have it in writing, yes they do.

The tenants "were TOLD" by attorney's office.

Sounds like hearsay to me.....

And even if they do exist...who cares? Follow rules and they will have nothing to report, right?