[Slk9786]

Originally Posted by BrianL99

This is great. We need way more reporting and a lot fewer violations.

If someone didn't like the rules, they shouldn't have bought here.

If they bought with violations in place, they're at fault for being inattentive or just dumb.

[justjim]

Originally Posted by JDRVKR

It is interesting that one can have 2 vehicles parked in their driveway 24/7, and yet can receive a violation if there is a little metal bird in their flower bed.

When you close on your home, you will get a copy of your deed restrictions. Many residents have never bothered to read them. They look around their neighborhood and “generally”
follow what most residents are doing regarding metal birds or other yard ornaments they might like. Lawn ornaments in most districts not allowed according to deed restrictions. However, you can have a dozen large flower pots in your front yard filled with flowers (all legal) but very “tacky” IMHO but not a little white cross. (Not legal). Moral of this post read your deed restrictions.

[TerryCamlin]

Wow from reading these negative mean comments you folks need a lesson in compassion. Do you wake up everyday thinking how can I make some commenter today feel miserable? Yes rules were in place but give me a break we are talking beautiful flowers how on earth could this be a violation?? Trolling is absolutely wrong. You have an issue with somebody give your name otherwise you are just a coward,

[RedChariot]

Originally Posted by coralway

You had a landscape violation - you were wrong. If you feel violated, you can always move. The fewer Karens and Kens we have here, the better

WOW!!! Thank you Karen for that sound heartfelt advice. What goes around, comes around.

[Geodyssey]

Originally Posted by Mleeja

Ok, here is your tip. Emails are public records. If the “complaints” came in via email you can file a request to see them.

Lol, no they aren't. And no you can't.

[Geodyssey]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

I have no desire to know the name of the person who filed the complaint. But going from village to village and filing random complaints is cowardly and an abuse of the system.

My views on the second amendment have nothing to do with this. I am offended that you even suggest that!

I believe all submissions of deed violations should include the name of the submitter.

Then you could teach them a lesson or two. In person, man-to-man.

[Johnsocat]

Originally Posted by blueash

If you knew who submitted the notice of your violation to Community Standards, what change would that make in how you would feel? Perhaps you'd like to check their home for violations to exact some revenge? Perhaps you'd like to confront them at their door to give them a piece of your mind? Perhaps you are a big supporter of second amendment solutions?

Maybe you think flowers in violation should require a person to give their name, but wrong paint, or a giant Buddha, or mold and broken lawn mowers on the grass should not? Give us the criteria you would suggest.

I was taught it shows integrity and honesty to try to solve problems at the lowest levels before elevating.

It also breeds distrust amongst us when we don't know which neighbor basically stabbed us in the hack as opposed to simply having a friendly/civil discussion about something we may not even be aware of...

[Number 10 GI]

I'm glad there are restrictions on what a homeowner can do, however I have a problem with the anonymous reporting. It fosters suspicion and distrust of your acquaintances and neighbors.

[Vermilion Villager]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

do home inspectors certify compliance with covenants??

nope!

[Vermilion Villager]

Originally Posted by RedChariot

WOW!!! Thank you Karen for that sound heartfelt advice. What goes around, comes around.

Other than the Karen part… Tell me what in their post was wrong?

[Velvet]

Originally Posted by Johnsocat

I was taught it shows integrity and honesty to try to solve problems at the lowest levels before elevating.

It also breeds distrust amongst us when we don't know which neighbor basically stabbed us in the hack as opposed to simply having a friendly/civil discussion about something we may not even be aware of...

I know my neighbors if I did something wrong, it would be by mistake but whoever would report me sure wouldn’t be one of my neighbors! What kind of neighbor is a person if they are worried about theirs?

[Vermilion Villager]

Originally Posted by Geodyssey

Then you could teach them a lesson or two. In person, man-to-man.

Now that everyone in Florida can carry a weapon without a permit or anything else you may want to rethink that line of reasoning.

[Vermilion Villager]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

Representative from Community Standards advised us today we had a landscape violation. Flowers planted within the 13’ street right-a-way. Regardless that flowers have been there since 2005
Ours was one of 25, so far, submitted by the same individual. All anonymous via email, (the real cowards way). From Lady Lake to Fenny.

The flowers were removed before the Rep. had finished talking to a neighbor across the street….who also had a violation.

How do you know if it was the same individual if they are all anonymous? I know the community standards people who contact you do not have any information about the person filing the complaint.

[Vermilion Villager]

Originally Posted by midiwiz

aside from TV strongarm approach, you're acctually incorrect. While they may pay/influence/ whatever the courts around here, the reality is that none of this would stand in a federal court. IF those plants have been there since 2005 that is actually a defense, TV can not by pass (as in allow) an infraction and then call it back. That qualifies as selective enforcement, and all Florida courts (not controlled by TV) will side with the home owner for this. Once selective enforcement has been determined - all the "rules" are void.

There is a process to rectify the selective enforcement, but I don't see that mentioned here either. Personally I would have told the person to stick it and lawyer up. As a former HOA president our atty was both local and federal, learned a lot, just waiting to use it (yes I like a good fight)

I think you lost us when you tried to imply that flowers being placed too close to a street would be heard by a " federal court"

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by Velvet

My impression was the original intent of complaint driven enforcement was that things were okay unless people objected to them (in the neighborhood). For example, distasteful lawn ornaments, anything divisive such as religious or political symbols. I don’t think it was intended that people living far away would have the right to complain since they are not living near by. It was never worded that way in the deed restrictions and some people take advantage, maybe even delight in causing others problems. I can’t imagine how flowers could be distasteful or blocking view of traffic. Talk about nit picking!

You have made a good point about "FLOWERS". But, don't forget that "flowers" usually have a stalk that supports the "flowers" up to some certain height. Suppose that the stalk height is 3 ft or 4 ft. Now we have a bush with flowers and that could present a visual safety hazard for oncoming vehicles;
......Now that 13 ft back from the street seems WAY excessive, maybe 5 or 6 ft would be reasonable.
.......At the exit of the Southside pool there is a large bush that forces cars to go out into the middle of the street in order to see if other cars are coming. That is a safety hazard created by plants and it is 2 ft from the road and it is on Village property, not a resident's.
.......The excessive plants on ALL the roundabouts create a traffic safety hazard.
........Just saying that it is possible for plants to create a LEGITIMATE hazard and therefore a need to be written up.
........I can't make a judgment in this particular case because there are other factors like is the street straight or does it curve. And other factors.