[asianthree]

So a community standards person, mentioned to more than one household in the 65 complaints at our old neighborhood, one of the original clipboard ladies was turned in for the multitude of white crosses in their front, side yard.

She fought the complaints, and lost, and fines were incurred, Weeks later she started filling out complaints in her own neighborhood, because she didn’t know who turned her in. Then with a partner it escalated to traveling to other villages. Because if she couldn’t have whatever in her yard, than nobody else would either.

Our complaints were from the original red golf cart clip board ladies. For all anyone knows she may have expanded into a organization group with monthly meetings

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by asianthree

So a community standards person, mentioned to more than one household in the 65 complaints at our old neighborhood, one of the original clipboard ladies was turned in for the multitude of white crosses in their front, side yard.

She fought the complaints, and lost, and fines were incurred, Weeks later she started filling out complaints in her own neighborhood, because she didn’t know who turned her in. Then with a partner it escalated to traveling to other villages. Because if she couldn’t have whatever in her yard, than nobody else would either.

Our complaints were from the original red golf cart clip board ladies. For all anyone knows she may have expanded into a organization group with monthly meetings

True origin of the clipboard ladies?-----maybe
Urban legend?-------------------------------------maybe

Kind of like the "People who live in Harmeswood don't have to rake traps" story that's been circulating for over 10 years.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

Can someone point me to the deed restriction that mentions no flowers in a 13' easement?

I can find mention of a 10' easement but no mention of flowers. Even if "no flowers" is understood as a standard restriction on an easement, I still don't see 13' mentioned.

10' became 13' due to inflation.

[mtdjed]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

No, they don't. But I think rusty is saying they should. I agree.

No problem. Just tell them what you want along with your expectations for correction of defects if they miss. That way, they can calculate the bill for the added responsibility or politely suggest that you go elsewhere.

[Trishakaye]

Wow

[Inexes@aol.com]

As I sat here reading all the comments I noticed that not one person mentioned that. I believe, as you, that the easement is 10'.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by Kathyo

As someone suggested perhaps only accepting complaints from people that live in their own village would help. But the bottom line still is - Why do you want to know who made the complaint. What would you do with that information? I would love to hear the honest answer to that question.

I would fart in their general direction!

Actually, give them the "stinkeye". But it would allow me to know which neighbor is a tattle tale and guard my privacy accordingly.

Or drag a gator to their front door.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Inexes@aol.com

As I sat here reading all the comments I noticed that not one person mentioned that. I believe, as you, that the easement is 10'.

Um, post #105. So at least one person mentioned it

[Gator_Girl]

I thought I read somewhere that they were doing away with anonymous complaints.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by Inexes@aol.com

As I sat here reading all the comments I noticed that not one person mentioned that. I believe, as you, that the easement is 10'.

I said that the 13 ft seemed excessive.

[mtdjed]

Originally Posted by Laker14

I'm with you on this. I hope they stay away from my neighborhood. When I walk around or drive the cart and take "the scenic route" I see some very tastefully done landscaping that might be outside the letter of the law. I don't know for sure because I don't care. It would be fine with me if a neighbor felt the landscaping was "over the top" and didn't like to look at a violation every day, but I haven''t seen anything that anyone would find distasteful.

That someone derives some sort of joy from riding around in neighborhoods removed from their own, just to point out deed restriction violations is ridiculous, and mean spirited.

The Villages is one big community trying to establish standards which enhance the community. These standards have evolved as the community grows. There is plainly a reason that they ban fences, mailboxes along the street, sheds etc. Other restrictions may be less obvious but likely have valid reasons. We, the property owners need to adhere to these standards and put our big people pants on if in non-compliance. It shouldn't be an issue with the reporter of the compliance or where they are located. The problem is the person in non-compliance.
I have no idea why flowers too close to the road are non-compliant. It may be something as simple as trying control front yard lawn appearance.

[Larchap49]

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.

You're certainly bright spot in someone's life. Glad it's not mine

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Gator_Girl

I thought I read somewhere that they were doing away with anonymous complaints.

District 5 has for sometime……complaints went down.
District 2 just approved….effective May 1.

[Larchap49]

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.

If a person has the nerve to ride all over interfering in other people's lives then they should have the courage and the nerve to sign their name to it. In my opinion they are a coward.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by Gator_Girl

I thought I read somewhere that they were doing away with anonymous complaints.

Good! Then we'll find out where the fiends are hiding. The Burgermiester says lock the women and children in doors, get torches and gather the hounds. We'll track the fiends to their lair and we'll....
Um. Sorry, I got carried away.