[In awe of TV]

Darn, GG, I was so hoping everything would be perfect for you upon arriving at TV.

How awful for you and all the surrounding neighbors. Some people regardless of walk or level of live have no taste or class.

When I lived in CT, the HOA imposed a fine of $75, if after the first 3 warnings, nothing was done to recify the issue. Another $75 fine would be imposed the next month, and so on. The fines would appear on their monthly maintenance fee statement.

Per my current HOA by laws, fines cannot be invoked, however, the property management company can and do disable their pool pass if any of the covenances are ignored after warnings have been issued.

There just has to be something the management can do. If there isn't, this issue should be brought up at your next HOA meeting.

[chuckinca]

A couple Pink Plastic Flamingos in the front lawn don't seem so bad in comparison.




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[thegreenerside]

I like the fact that GG's made a point that the neighbors are from New York.

[beady]

You have to call and report the neighbor , for yourself and your neighborhood....I have a neighbor who decorates his house at Christmas and it is awful... I shutter to think what that yard would look like if he was allowed to "decorate" all year around. That is the point of the covenants...call,call,call.

[Shirleevee]

Originally Posted by thegreenerside

I like the fact that GG's made a point that the neighbors are from New York.

???

[SteveFromNY]

Originally Posted by thegreenerside

I like the fact that GG's made a point that the neighbors are from New York.

And you like that why?

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by thegreenerside

I like the fact that GG's made a point that the neighbors are from New York.

I truly was sincere in that statement. They are nice. They are from New York. I mean, they could have been from Idaho. Or Texas. Or Ohio. I usually kid around, but I wasn't trying to be funny or sarcastic.

[Frangyomory]

One of the blessings of living in the Villages are the covenants. If you drive over to the historical side you will see some houses that are "over decorated". This is one of the reasons that the developer put in place rules about how we can decorate our front yards and actually, in all but CYV, all our property.

You would be doing your neighborhood a favor if you called the Compliance office. They drive by here in Tall Trees, Cherry Vale Villas, at least a few times a month and routinely tell people to get rid of the lawn ornaments which are not in compliance.

While I love wind chimes, I wouldn't overdo it. I have two in my back yard just outside the lanai.

Do yourself and your potential ulcer a favor. Call compliance. They are supposed to keep it confidential when a neighbor complains.

Hope this works out well for all. Maybe she just has too much time on her hands and finds the dollar store to her liking!!! Anyway, it is one of the good rules around here and one with which I totally agree.

No jockey on my front lawn!!!!

[fizzbyn]

GG...
Even though I don't want to be, I'm more of a hawk than a dove and I get in a lot of trouble taking up "causes", but I'd lay off this one if I were you. It looks like other neighbors have complained already and some action has been taken. If the Village committee that takes care of such things ignores the situation, then maybe I'd complain. Wait and see what happens before you get involved. You have to live in this neighborhood for a very long time and maybe they will live here too, so it would be much better to not have a hostile neighbor. At least in our neighborhood, the accused has a right to know who his/her accusers are and that hasn't made for pleasant relationships around here and even some retaliation. One couple actually moved a couple of blocks away just to get rid of the hostile neighbor. Some things just aren't worth it. You don't know how crazy these people are.
I know how excited you are to be in TV and I'm sorry you have this neighbor. I hope they aren't right next door, but if they are, that's even more reason to not be among the people on their "hit list". You're much too nice.

[Peachie]

fizzbyn GG...
Even though I don't want to be, I'm more of a hawk than a dove and I get in a lot of trouble taking up "causes", but I'd lay off this one if I were you. It looks like other neighbors have complained already and some action has been taken. If the Village committee that takes care of such things ignores the situation, then maybe I'd complain. Wait and see what happens before you get involved. You have to live in this neighborhood for a very long time and maybe they will live here too, so it would be much better to not have a hostile neighbor. At least in our neighborhood, the accused has a right to know who his/her accusers are and that hasn't made for pleasant relationships around here and even some retaliation. One couple actually moved a couple of blocks away just to get rid of the hostile neighbor. Some things just aren't worth it. You don't know how crazy these people are.
I know how excited you are to be in TV and I'm sorry you have this neighbor. I hope they aren't right next door, but if they are, that's even more reason to not be among the people on their "hit list". You're much too nice.
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Fizzbyn, I'm confused... why would the offender need to know the individuals' name that pointed out the violations of TV restrictions? If they were accusing the neighbor of gossip or drug trafficking, maybe, but it is the duty of TV's to implement the rules established and to which we all agreed to abide when we purchase in TV's. Inspection of the offending property can be done by TV without involving any names. I would find it difficult to live anywhere if intimidation kept me from enjoying my home to the fullest.

[redwitch]

The fact she's received two notices doesn't mean there have been any complaints. Community Watch will notice things like urns, etc. in the front and report it to the District who will send a letter. So, it may be that no one has reported these neighbors at all and Community Watch isn't going to check the back unless someone complains.

[F16 1UB]

Have no fear - Sadies here - almost Nothing is sacred, as many of you have heard, with her around. For a fee I'll rent her out. Fresh brownies or a bag of peanut butter M & M's. Call Sadie @ 1-800-GONE.

[Peachie]

Ughh, Sadie! What is that awful white stuff on your muzzle and under your beautiful paws?

[SABRMnLgs]

I am neither pro or con on this issue. But I did want to put my two cents in here. When we moved here, we were given a raft of papers to fill out and sign. I filled some of them out but not others as I did no "AGREE" with them. The exact words I was told upon returning these papers was, "Either you "agree" to these covenants or you can't live here". I did not agree with them then and I do not agree with them now. Yes, I did sign them but I really don't care about trellis', frogs or any other thing someone might like unless it endangers.
I have had many "discussions" with some of my so called neighbors and no, I do not not put chochkies in my front yard, but if I could I'd have a lot of them. I had them everywhere I ever lived and not once did they hurt anyone nor did the world stop.
But it was a feedom I had to give up or "agree to" if I wanted to live here
in Florida's "Friendliest home town".

[Russ_Boston]

Hey I learned a new word - chotchkies!

I don't have too much of an opinion on this since I don't live there yet but it seems to me that rules are rules. It is that simple.

If TV turns into chotchkies city do you really think it would maintain its value? Maybe some don't care about the value of their investment but most people do. You should never sign something that you don't agree with and if you do sign then you should honor your promise. I understand that you do but obviously others don't.

I hope GG keeps us informed of the eventual outcomes.