Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 1089347)

It sounds to me that you do NOT live south of 466. In the historic area and in areas near Morse above 466 those kinds of things are allowed. They are not restricted. Is that the area you speak of?

Originally Posted by PattyPan1 (Post 1088380)

Received a visit from someone from the deed compliance office. It seems someone complained that I had some grass that was dying (there was topsoil on it to regrow), then she said I had a flower pot with no plant in it. Also, there were a couple of weeds.

I was steaming mad and called the office to see who complained. They told me that there were approximately 30 complaints registered that day by the same person. All the complaints were around the Buttonwood area.

Of course, the complaints were made anonymously.

If someone has a complaint, they should have to put there name down, especially when there are over 30 complaints.

Some people must have nothing better to do then drive around neighborhoods and report just about anything.

If my lawn was bad, I would just shrug it off, but having sneaky, vicious people just doesn't fit into the "Friendly Neighborhood" motto.

Force people to give there names and I bet the complaints drop down considerably.

Originally Posted by Villager Dude (Post 1089267)

I understand how the deed compliance system is set up but why is Community Watch not permitted to identify infractions ? They ride around the neighborhoods and must notice infractions. They can also be anonomous.

Never understood why this is not in their job description.

Originally Posted by OldManTime (Post 1089370)

If you read your deed restrictions, none of this would happened

Originally Posted by MDLNB (Post 1089371)

Perhaps their job is more in line with keeping us safe, rather than keeping us pretty and happy?

Originally Posted by Emmakrock@yahoo.com (Post 1089383)

The villages needs to keep up on the compliance issues.I have visited many neighborhoods to purchase a home. I refused to buy because of plastic flowers and junk in the yards in a neighborhood.I have seen the prices on theses houses and it is as high as the ones were the lawns and shrubs look amazing.I have eliminated certain villages because the condition of some of the homes. So neighbors if you want your value to remain up it does matter

Originally Posted by outlaw (Post 1089390)

Seems like a lot of TV people are violating deed restrictions and covenants. Why?

Originally Posted by redwitch (Post 1089384)

Haven't really seen any instances of them keeping us safe. I do believe their driving around could be a slight deterrent to thieves but not all that much. About the only time I've seen them truly being helpful is when they are guiding traffic around an accident. I do wish they could be more pro-active both in compliance enforcement and as a true deterrent in being able to stop people when necessary, such as solicitors.

Originally Posted by outlaw (Post 1089390)

Seems like a lot of TV people are violating deed restrictions and covenants. Why?

Originally Posted by redwitch (Post 1089384)

Haven't really seen any instances of them keeping us safe. I do believe their driving around could be a slight deterrent to thieves but not all that much. About the only time I've seen them truly being helpful is when they are guiding traffic around an accident.

Originally Posted by MDLNB (Post 1089389)

Personally, I don't plan to sell and move from my home, so all the value does to my home is manipulate the rate of my taxes. My point is not to encourage one to violate the rules, but to think about one's glass house before casting stones. I have some very close friends/neighbors that have color schemes or ornaments that I consider quite ugly or contrasting to the rest of the neighborhood. Would I complain? Never happen, because these old folks are dear friends and it is easy for me to overlook what they find to be pleasing, and what makes them happy in their later years. Maybe if someone else had the same taste and I didn't know them or like them, I could be easier offended by their lack of taste...:icon_wink:

I try to keep my home above set standards so that I can encourage others to bring theirs up to a higher level. If this country was so concerned about laws, then we wouldn't have the illegal immigration problem, or lack of enforcement for federal drug laws, etc.

Just my opinion, and not meant as a slight towards anyone that may perceive that I disagree with them.

Originally Posted by MDLNB (Post 1089389)

Personally, I don't plan to sell and move from my home, so all the value does to my home is manipulate the rate of my taxes. My point is not to encourage one to violate the rules, but to think about one's glass house before casting stones. I have some very close friends/neighbors that have color schemes or ornaments that I consider quite ugly or contrasting to the rest of the neighborhood. Would I complain? Never happen, because these old folks are dear friends and it is easy for me to overlook what they find to be pleasing, and what makes them happy in their later years. Maybe if someone else had the same taste and I didn't know them or like them, I could be easier offended by their lack of taste...:icon_wink:

I try to keep my home above set standards so that I can encourage others to bring theirs up to a higher level. If this country was so concerned about laws, then we wouldn't have the illegal immigration problem, or lack of enforcement for federal drug laws, etc.

Just my opinion, and not meant as a slight towards anyone that may perceive that I disagree with them.

Originally Posted by Barefoot (Post 1089317)

Originally Posted by graciegirl (Post 1089410)

What she said.

Originally Posted by PattyPan1 (Post 1088380)

Received a visit from someone from the deed compliance office. It seems someone complained that I had some grass that was dying (there was topsoil on it to regrow), then she said I had a flower pot with no plant in it. Also, there were a couple of weeds.

I was steaming mad and called the office to see who complained. They told me that there were approximately 30 complaints registered that day by the same person. All the complaints were around the Buttonwood area.

Of course, the complaints were made anonymously.

If someone has a complaint, they should have to put there name down, especially when there are over 30 complaints.

Some people must have nothing better to do then drive around neighborhoods and report just about anything.

If my lawn was bad, I would just shrug it off, but having sneaky, vicious people just doesn't fit into the "Friendly Neighborhood" motto.

Force people to give there names and I bet the complaints drop down considerably.

Originally Posted by Buffalo Ray (Post 1089430)

We have been part of the "Anonymous Crusader's" complaints also. It has spilled into Tamarind Grove. It seems to be random, as I have neighbors who still have some modest ornaments in their front gardens. Or, it could be vindictive, not sure as it is all anonymous. Our ornament was quite modest, yet attractive. All of our neighbors loved it. We have been here for four years now, this is NOT a "friendly" place as advertised. Speeders zoom up and down our street, but an attractive ornament is verboten! Jawohl!

Originally Posted by MDLNB (Post 1089389)

Personally, I don't plan to sell and move from my home, so all the value does to my home is manipulate the rate of my taxes. My point is not to encourage one to violate the rules, but to think about one's glass house before casting stones. I have some very close friends/neighbors that have color schemes or ornaments that I consider quite ugly or contrasting to the rest of the neighborhood. Would I complain? Never happen, because these old folks are dear friends and it is easy for me to overlook what they find to be pleasing, and what makes them happy in their later years. Maybe if someone else had the same taste and I didn't know them or like them, I could be easier offended by their lack of taste...:icon_wink:

I try to keep my home above set standards so that I can encourage others to bring theirs up to a higher level. If this country was so concerned about laws, then we wouldn't have the illegal immigration problem, or lack of enforcement for federal drug laws, etc.

Just my opinion, and not meant as a slight towards anyone that may perceive that I disagree with them.

Originally Posted by Jim 9922 (Post 1089453)

Very well said! If we all had the same tastes there would only be vanilla, no chocolate, we could all live in giant grey concrete apartment buildings, etc. Cut a little slack, if things are reasonable, let others enjoy their life too.
Those that complain loudly about the neighbor's bronze birds or concrete turtle, probably adore the Morse's giant "lawn art" such as the phony faded beer signs and covered wagon planter in Spanish Springs, or the cannons "guarding" the entrance to Spanish Springs, or the "wrecked" boats littering Lake Sumter, or the rusting empty grain elevator and windmill that pumps no water in Brownwood, not to mention the silly bronze cowboy, his dog and his "herd" of steers. And I could go on.
Must be in the eye of the beholder.:loco:

Originally Posted by MDLNB (Post 1089344)

Just out of curiosity, and not out of vindictiveness or whatnot, I wandered my neighborhood examining the nice homes, from the street. I noticed that technically, the majority of homes were in violation of one or more community standards. But, in my opinion the violations are in good or tolerable taste. We have a neighborhood email system that keeps us up to date with the local goings-ons. Some of the older/senior residents that have lived here since the homes were originally built have been quite adamant about "no change." Yet, they have established their small deviations to the rules and have no problem with it. I am referring to driveway changes, yard ornaments, etc. They have been quite vocal about any "new" residents making subtle changes to their homes. Every time I hear of someone complaining about a change, shortly after, it seems I get an email saying that the compliance board has changed their position on the issue, such as door color, home color, driveway color, back wall color (CYV) etc. It seems that once someone in "the clique" wants a change, someone takes action. A petition went around about a year ago to allow home color changes in our one color neighborhood. It was passed by the majority and a color pallet was posted. One our fairly new neighbors, wanting to comply and be accepted in the neighborhood, was first to change their home color. The next door neighbor walked over and examined the newly painted color and declared it to be ugly. Of course, that was from a senior neighbor that was an original owner. The home owner that had the newly painted exterior, also received numerous/many compliments from neighbors throughout the community. Now, others are starting to change their color. Doors are changing from the once standard white to more individually preferred colors, personalizing their homes. A new neighbor moved in recently and installed an interesting, small yard ornament of painted cast iron. It appears to be vintage or antique. I found it interesting, but I heard of a few rumors of disgruntled neighbors making slight of it. Those same complainers have violations in their yards, in form of yard ornaments. Although, I don't find their yard "art" to be ugly or offensive, and don't care.
I hear many of you state "rules are rules" with no semblance of tolerance suggested. I wonder how many of you are "tolerated" by your neighbors, even though they may not "condone."
Neighborhood rules are NOT laws. Yes, we need rules to motivate some folks to comply with majority set standards. But, some rules should have a certain amount of flexibility and tolerance. I see a neighbor's landscaping or lawn ornament that I would not have in my yard. Since I don't like it, does that mean I should find a violation and report it?
Don't get me wrong, I am not suggesting the blatant violation of community standards, rather a certain amount of tolerance. The ones complaining about violations of community standards seem to be violating the most important Villages standard: "America's Friendliest Town."
But, rules are after all, rules. :police:

Originally Posted by donsimson (Post 1088880)

Remember-You signed a paper agreeing to keep you place looking nice. If you don't and no one complains, we will become a "Tobacco Road" area probably like what you came from. We police our own- keep it cleaned up and no one can complain.

Originally Posted by Jim 9922 (Post 1089453)

Very well said! If we all had the same tastes there would only be vanilla, no chocolate, we could all live in giant grey concrete apartment buildings, etc. Cut a little slack, if things are reasonable, let others enjoy their life too.
Those that complain loudly about the neighbor's bronze birds or concrete turtle, probably adore the Morse's giant "lawn art" such as the phony faded beer signs and covered wagon planter in Spanish Springs, or the cannons "guarding" the entrance to Spanish Springs, or the "wrecked" boats littering Lake Sumter, or the rusting empty grain elevator and windmill that pumps no water in Brownwood, not to mention the silly bronze cowboy, his dog and his "herd" of steers. And I could go on.
Must be in the eye of the beholder.:loco:

Originally Posted by gap2415 (Post 1089496)

I believe these types of views are extreme. We are speaking of minor things nothing blatant for sure. It would not be tolerated but can we exhale, laugh out loud and enjoy our very minor nuances of our neighbors and ourselves without fear of someone reporting a small offense than amounts to nothing really. Will we get down to the point of blaming a neighbor because his red leaf dropped from his gutter onto our driveway last night...for that is pessimists direction. Let's enjoy this beautiful community in a spirit of real friendship. Yes you can follow the letter of the law to the extreme but contrast that feeling you get with a smile and a handshake from neighboring friends doing very little harm to you or anyone else.
I also believe any complainer should give their name and address to prove it is a legitimate complaint and not just some busy body with nothing to do but to stir up strife.

Originally Posted by Jima64 (Post 1089476)

Unfortunately what this person making the complaints based on their opinion of what is "intolerable" to them and how it violates the deed restrictions.. I personally find the new homes very bland and unfriendly looking at the empty yards.

Originally Posted by looneycat (Post 1089438)

I've seen enough developments without deed restrictions in our area, those modest ornaments add up until the whole place looks like a posterior pucker!
I observe all things, I just don't give a damn about most!

Originally Posted by CFrance (Post 1089537)

I think more people complain on paper (i.e., here or to friends) about deed restriction violations than actually call and complain officially. I believe that rules are rules and should be followed, but unless I saw something that blighted the neighborhood (ratty car on blocks, RV permanently parked, dead or overgrown yard), I wouldn't complain about it.

The few who ride around taking notes and filing numerous complaints at one time are unhappy, vindictive little power mongers, IMO. I think the compliance people should ignore them. If they are so adamant about following their own rules (must follow up on any complaints), they ought to do their own checks.

Originally Posted by broycenjuice (Post 1089541)

Why is deed compliance not going after bank owned houses that have weeds in the driveways, overgrown shrubs, burnt out lawns and a run down house?

Originally Posted by Jim 9922 (Post 1089453)

Very well said! If we all had the same tastes there would only be vanilla, no chocolate, we could all live in giant grey concrete apartment buildings, etc. Cut a little slack, if things are reasonable, let others enjoy their life too.
Those that complain loudly about the neighbor's bronze birds or concrete turtle, probably adore the Morse's giant "lawn art" such as the phony faded beer signs and covered wagon planter in Spanish Springs, or the cannons "guarding" the entrance to Spanish Springs, or the "wrecked" boats littering Lake Sumter, or the rusting empty grain elevator and windmill that pumps no water in Brownwood, not to mention the silly bronze cowboy, his dog and his "herd" of steers. And I could go on.
Must be in the eye of the beholder.:loco:

Originally Posted by MDLNB (Post 1089522)

I agree. In my opinion, after reading the first post/complaint, the person making 30 complaints in the area must have an ax to grind or agenda of some sort. I'll bet you a dollar to a donut that he/she was ticked off about receiving a complaint themselves.

And I also agree about the present state of the new homes. Almost makes you think of entering a military housing area.

Originally Posted by broycenjuice (Post 1089541)

Why is deed compliance not going after bank owned houses that have weeds in the driveways, overgrown shrubs, burnt out lawns and a run down house?

Originally Posted by naneiben (Post 1089227)

Really? Very sad and pitiful? This would be way at the bottom of my sad and pitiful list. :cryin2: Namaste.