[jhrc4]

Living in a Deed Restricted Community is crystal clear for those who live in one, there are rules that apply to everyone. Like anything else in our society there are always, always some individuals who don't play by, or, like the rules and then Screw it up for those who do.

Sort of like going through the check out line that clearly states: 10 or fewer items and some clown stretches the rule and .... well you get the picture.

Get rid of the fence....Good Night.

[bonrich]

WOW! 16 pages and 151 posts about a fence. Not much more to add except my post, #152
Merry Christmas to all, enjoy and embrace this day and the reason for it.

[Golfingnut]

Originally Posted by bonrich

WOW! 16 pages and 151 posts about a fence. Not much more to add except my post, #152
Merry Christmas to all, enjoy and embrace this day and the reason for it.

And we will. Nana and I have already sat on the floor in our jammis and opened presents from our kids and grand kids. Nana is now cooking our favorite non healthy Christmas breakfast. We have the day completely planned out and hope non of what we plan for our favorite day of the year contains any thing that is against some silly restriction.

I can't lie on this special day. In our yard hidden behind a bush is a rain gauge that is also made to look like a tulip flower. I feel so ashamed and guilty.

[DonH57]

Originally Posted by bonrich

WOW! 16 pages and 151 posts about a fence. Not much more to add except my post, #152
Merry Christmas to all, enjoy and embrace this day and the reason for it.

I agree. And soon I believe lawn ornaments is next. LOL.

[Golfingnut]

The rule or the intent of the rule. That is the question.



In the Supreme Court Chung Fook v. White (1924) marked the beginning of the looser American Rule that the intent of the law was more important than its text.

The intent of the no fence rule was intended that no one would change the As DESIGNED look of a property by surrounding it with a fence;hence, a hidden fence is not offensive to the intent of the rule.

So, with the power invested in me by the FENCE LOVERS OF THE VILLAGES ASSOCIATION, I hereby say unto thee, check with the architectural comittee and HIDE THAT FENCE.

[DonH57]

Originally Posted by Golfingnut

The rule or the intent of the rule. That is the question.



In the Supreme Court Chung Fook v. White (1924) marked the beginning of the looser American Rule that the intent of the law was more important than its text.

The intent of the no fence rule was intended that no one would change the As DESIGNED look of a property by surrounding it with a fence;hence, a hidden fence is not offensive to the intent of the rule.

So, with the power invested in me by the FENCE LOVERS OF THE VILLAGES ASSOCIATION, I hereby say unto thee, check with the architectural comittee and HIDE THAT FENCE.

Good one !

[shcisamax]

An hour and six minutes and no rule loving fence biters....how much longer can they be held at bay

[Golfingnut]

Originally Posted by shcisamax

An hour and six minutes and no rule loving fence biters....how much longer can they be held at bay

I give full credit to our no nonsense monitors.

[Happydaz]

I think they should do away with all restrictions and covenants. I lived for quite a while up in Northern Vermont as well as in New Hampshire (The "Live free or die" state) and it was everyone's right to use their property as they saw fit. If they wanted to park six cars and trucks in their driveways and store junk in their yard, they could. Mobile homes were welded to old schools buses to make additions to their domicile. Down the street there could be a gorgeous Georgian colonial, but that homeowner had no right to impinge on his neighbor in anyway, unless there was a danger from the stored junk. The Villages has all these covenants and rules and all they do is interfere with the free American spirit of "live free or die" which had its origin in the American Revolution. There should be no restrictions whatsoever. The people who complain about violations to the covenants should realize that no one cares, not even the authorities. The reason I know this is that the authorities wait for a complaint to be made before enforcing any rules. This pits neighbor against neighbor and almost guarantees that most people will not complain. Let's face it, who wants to turn a neighbor in?

[GPGuar]

Originally Posted by Happydaz

I think they should do away with all restrictions and covenants. I lived for quite a while up in Northern Vermont as well as in New Hampshire (The "Live free or die" state) and it was everyone's right to use their property as they saw fit. If they wanted to park six cars and trucks in their driveways and store junk in their yard, they could. Mobile homes were welded to old schools buses to make additions to their domicile. Down the street there could be a gorgeous Georgian colonial, but that homeowner had no right to impinge on his neighbor in anyway, unless there was a danger from the stored junk. The Villages has all these covenants and rules and all they do is interfere with the free American spirit of "live free or die" which had its origin in the American Revolution. There should be no restrictions whatsoever. The people who complain about violations to the covenants should realize that no one cares, not even the authorities. The reason I know this is that the authorities wait for a complaint to be made before enforcing any rules. This pits neighbor against neighbor and almost guarantees that most people will not complain. Let's face it, who wants to turn a neighbor in?

Yes ...just what I want my next door neighbor's house looking like a junk yard with cars on blocks and assorted debris scattered around the house!

[Golfingnut]

Originally Posted by Happydaz

I think they should do away with all restrictions and covenants. I lived for quite a while up in Northern Vermont as well as in New Hampshire (The "Live free or die" state) and it was everyone's right to use their property as they saw fit. If they wanted to park six cars and trucks in their driveways and store junk in their yard, they could. Mobile homes were welded to old schools buses to make additions to their domicile. Down the street there could be a gorgeous Georgian colonial, but that homeowner had no right to impinge on his neighbor in anyway, unless there was a danger from the stored junk. The Villages has all these covenants and rules and all they do is interfere with the free American spirit of "live free or die" which had its origin in the American Revolution. There should be no restrictions whatsoever. The people who complain about violations to the covenants should realize that no one cares, not even the authorities. The reason I know this is that the authorities wait for a complaint to be made before enforcing any rules. This pits neighbor against neighbor and almost guarantees that most people will not complain. Let's face it, who wants to turn a neighbor in?

HUMMMMMM. Your example would come closer to doing harm to the neighborhood than a simple hidden fence, hence would be why the rules are written. Let's keep the intent of rules in place as the hidden fence would do.

[gomoho]

Originally Posted by Golfingnut

The rule or the intent of the rule. That is the question.



In the Supreme Court Chung Fook v. White (1924) marked the beginning of the looser American Rule that the intent of the law was more important than its text.

The intent of the no fence rule was intended that no one would change the As DESIGNED look of a property by surrounding it with a fence;hence, a hidden fence is not offensive to the intent of the rule.

So, with the power invested in me by the FENCE LOVERS OF THE VILLAGES ASSOCIATION, I hereby say unto thee, check with the architectural comittee and HIDE THAT FENCE.

By GEORGE!!! I think you've got it

[DonH57]

Originally Posted by GPGuar

Yes ...just what I want my next door neighbor's house looking like a junk yard with cars on blocks and assorted debris scattered around the house!

One should never place their car up on blocks unless covered by a tarp. Anything less would be tacky. One must maintain class.

[mickey100]

Originally Posted by gomoho

By GEORGE!!! I think you've got it

Love it!

[keithwand]

Originally Posted by DonH57

One should never place their car up on blocks unless covered by a tarp. Anything less would be tacky. One must maintain class.

That's why one should park their car on the neighbors lawn.