[chris38wise]

We had a troll post violations in our neighborhood through email.
We were able to ascertain who the individual was. Once this information is put into writing it is now available as public information. They may not have signed the email, but you would be able to get their email address.
In our neighborhood, they were able to find the physical address and people started sending them cards.

[pablo cruze]

Originally Posted by justjim

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.

I used to live in a deed restricted sub. But the homeowners could govern themselves. If a rule doesn't make sense an amendment could be enacted. This creepy place is much different - the homeowners really have no say even if it is a majority. The poor people in D7 with the mis-colored roofs. Sure it was their doing, but if all the homeowners are OK with it, why can't the CDD "supervisors" try to get the developer to make an amendment. It's a shame that they work for the developer and not for the homeowners. The reason they don't want to help the Villa roof people is they don't want to open themselves to work (they call it Pandora's box)

[pablo cruze]

Originally Posted by 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,

it would be cool if the rules made sense. they cannot be changed. the CDDs are ruled like N. Korea.
The owners don't have representation at least in Hadley they don't

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by Aloha

So many of the so-called Covenants need to be repealed and totally removed. An organization needs to be created within The Villages to concentrate solely on this worthy task. Citizens are being harassed by senseless rules passed by previous controlling idiots.

Some of them can't even legally be enforced. Such as the "no antenna" rule and the "no clothesline" rule.

The covenants/deed restrictions/community standards need to be updated at /least/ to comply with state and federal law. While they're at it they could probably amend some existing things like flowers in the easement/right-of-way. Basically - if all you'd need is a hand-propelled lawnmower to mow it down, a bunch of flowers should be permissible. If it gets too long you tell the homeowner to either prune it or mow it.

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

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.

Neighborhood Has very clear videos of their red cart, their faces, while they took pics of the houses, filing 60 complaints. 45 were dismissed for landscaping violations, because developers put in the bushes. I have video of the back of one walking on the side of my house to get pic of the Hugh white cross. She filed I won, no white cross will live anywhere in my home or yard.

One can access videos on neighborhood website, with your sign in code.

[badkarma318]

I've lived in various types of communities across most of the U.S. over the years, and this I know: Whether in a HOA-type of community, or just your "average" neighborhood, every single time there was an issue between neighbors, it either permanently damaged/ended their relationship, or led to physical violence. Every. Single. Time.

Absolutely nothing good comes from knowing who reported you. Those who are so eager to discover that information, and say "I want to face my accuser" (already sounds aggressive - this is not the Spanish Inquisition) , why? What would you do with the information? Quietly stew about it until you explode one day? Think of ways to get even? March right over and confront him/her - do you think that will end well (hint: it won't)? Many people believe some version of this fantasy: "Bob and I have been close friends for years and we're both reasonable adults, so we'll just clear the air, then share a few beers and a few laughs over this silly situation" - not going to happen. Sometimes, the feud escalates to the point where one party is forced to move out of the area. And it's laughable to call an anonymous complainant a coward.

There definitely needs to be some way to prevent (or at least greatly reduce) those who abuse the system from doing so. Some suggestions I've seen so far include the so-called "troll" having to provide proof of their identity to the powers that be for every complaint (but that information would not be made public, and the same person could not exceed a set number of complaints), or a fee ($20?) would have to be paid for each filing, or you could only file a complaint if you can see the alleged offense from your property, or some combination of these.

Those who say that complaints are down in the district that has done away with the anonymous component of the system, of course they're down - residents are now scared to report violations, for some of the reasons I've listed above. That doesn't mean that there are less violations than before, just that they're now not being reported nearly as often, and people have to just live amongst all of the violations, or risk alienating their neighbors forever. An absolutely terrible decision by that district's leaders, which will hopefully be reversed soon. If other districts follow suit, that will be the end of "Florida's Friendliest Hometown".

[RICH1]

I’m glad the Rules get enforced… The owners are well aware of the Rules, and ignorance is not an excuse…. If I have an issue with a neighbor violating the rules, I approach them , Man to Man or Man to Women… sometimes a friendship may develop… Love is in the Air

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by chris38wise

We had a troll post violations in our neighborhood through email.
We were able to ascertain who the individual was. Once this information is put into writing it is now available as public information. They may not have signed the email, but you would be able to get their email address.
In our neighborhood, they were able to find the physical address and people started sending them cards.

So, basically, they harassed the harasser. That reminds me of the old philosophy, "2 wrongs do NOT make a right"!

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by RICH1

I’m glad the Rules get enforced… The owners are well aware of the Rules, and ignorance is not an excuse…. If I have an issue with a neighbor violating the rules, I approach them , Man to Man or Man to Women… sometimes a friendship may develop… Love is in the Air

Since you must be one of the owners who is well aware of the Rules, can you please point to the rule the states there is a 13' easement in front of the house and that no flowers can be planted in that easement?

I cannot find that in my CDD10 deed restrictions but it could be a restriction in another area. Please show me where it can be found.

[JRcorvette]

If you see women driving around your neighborhood taking pictures and writing stuff down follow them in your cart to their home. Take pictures of them an their home and post it!

[mikeycereal]

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[Greg L]

If you let the small violations pass then the big ones will follow. Judy follow the rules and quit whining.

[MsPCGenius]

Originally Posted by badkarma318

There definitely needs to be some way to prevent (or at least greatly reduce) those who abuse the system from doing so. Some suggestions I've seen so far include the so-called "troll" having to provide proof of their identity to the powers that be for every complaint (but that information would not be made public, and the same person could not exceed a set number of complaints), or a fee ($20?) would have to be paid for each filing, or you could only file a complaint if you can see the alleged offense from your property, or some combination of these.

I concur....

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by asianthree

Neighborhood Has very clear videos of their red cart, their faces, while they took pics of the houses, filing 60 complaints. 45 were dismissed for landscaping violations, because developers put in the bushes. I have video of the back of one walking on the side of my house to get pic of the Hugh white cross. She filed I won, no white cross will live anywhere in my home or yard.

There you go with facts again.

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

I liked it better when the developer controlled everything , the village’s neighborhood watch guys would come by and give you a ticket , I remember once my landscaper had put a bird bath in that he got somewhere without me knowing , they were by that day and said you can’t have that because of standing water , they would be on you right away for weeds , statues , anything that was wrong , for me those were the good old days ,remember one persons tasteful ornament can become somebody else’s theme park