[Altavia]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

The answer is yes and no. They are against a couple rules (deed restriction violations), but they are rules that are not enforced. Are rules that aren’t enforced really rules?

Selective enforcement and not respecting the 5 yr statue of limitations as required in Florida seem like a risk to me.

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[Altavia]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

The answer is yes and no. They are against a couple rules (deed restriction violations), but they are rules that are not enforced. Are rules that aren’t enforced really rules?

Is not respecting the 5 yr statue of limitations as required in Florida is different instance of non compliance?

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"Section 95.11, Fla. Stat. sets out time limitations within with lawsuits must be filed. This is called a “statute of limitations.” A “legal or equitable action on a contract, obligation, or liability founded on a written instrument…” must be brought within five years of the time of the injury. An action to enforce townhome covenants is, in fact, a legal or equitable action on a contract or written instrument—and so any enforcement action must be brought within five years."

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

I'm very fortunate to live in a neighborhood where we greet the newcomers, some get to know them better than others but it is overall a very welcoming area. Sometimes when I'm walking up Kiley to the country club, random folks will stop their golf cart and ask if I want to hitch a ride up. I turn them down only because walking up the hill is good exercise and I enjoy the experience for its own sake. I'm usually listening to music in my hearing aids (they stream to my music app on my phone), and that puts some pep in my step. Other folks sitting in their open garage or carport will wave, and say hello to me as I'm walking. Sometimes someone will say something other than hello and I'll have to walk closer and turn my music off to ask what they said, and it turns into a lovely conversation.

We don't even necessarily introduce ourselves. We're just people who live in the same community, enjoying each others' existence.

Sounds heavenly.

[golfing eagles]

The obvious way to eliminate the trolls is for everyone to abide by their deed restrictions.

Now, assuming that will never happen, I side with those that feel a complaint should only be taken from someone who lives in the neighborhood. It's not so much that violators should get away with it, nor that it really matters who reports it. But there is a cost involved in investigating a complaint, a cost that we all bear through our taxes and fees. These trolls that report 30 violations have essentially made this their "hobby". I, for one, do not feel the need to subsidize the hobby of a stranger living 6 miles away. Besides, it should be incumbent upon those that have to see a violation every day to report it, not some hobby tourist who will probably never pass by again.

[Byte1]

Originally Posted by Clarkee

The real issue is there a violation of the rules, not who filed the complaint. The rules are the rules.

Folks ALWAYS say "The rules are the rules" until they are stopped by a cop doing 5mph over the speed limit or only slow down at a STOP sign instead of coming to a complete stop. ALL rules can be flexible. A cop might stop you and give you a verbal warning, while another one will give you a real adamant dressing down and issue you a citation. Judges smack one violator's wrist and give the max to another for the same violation.
Ever heard of "turn the other cheek?" I've seen no damage as a result of the thousands of little white crosses throughout the Villages. I've seen no damage done as a result of that little frog or gator lawn ornament.
Some folks just need to get a life. But, the RULE is that everyone MUST pass from this life eventually. Like a famous little guy named Alfred E. Newman once said "What, Me worry?"

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

The obvious way to eliminate the trolls is for everyone to abide by their deed restrictions.

Now, assuming that will never happen, I side with those that feel a complaint should only be taken from someone who lives in the neighborhood. It's not so much that violators should get away with it, nor that it really matters who reports it. But there is a cost involved in investigating a complaint, a cost that we all bear through our taxes and fees. These trolls that report 30 violations have essentially made this their "hobby". I, for one, do not feel the need to subsidize the hobby of a stranger living 6 miles away. Besides, it should be incumbent upon those that have to see a violation every day to report it, not some hobby tourist who will probably never pass by again.

Be careful. If they loose that hobby, they may take up golf and start reporting everything they think is wrong with your game. We'll be hearing reports of you "hooking your slice", or putting out of the sand traps.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580

Be careful. If they loose that hobby, they may take up golf and start reporting everything they think is wrong with your game. We'll be hearing reports of you "hooking your slice", or putting out of the sand traps.

I'd be willing to chance that. Now, please explain how one "hooks a slice"?????

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

I'd be willing to chance that. Now, please explain how one "hooks a slice"?????

When the fairway is "S" shape and you want to snake your ball around the trees, you have to ... to ... Well, I'd have to show you. But, your smart and I'm sure you can figure it out.

😉

[brianherlihy]

this is not a happy place/ like the old days/ i have been her on and off for 30 y/ it was i nice happy place/ now not all happy i am going back home

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by brianherlihy

this is not a happy place/ like the old days/ i have been her on and off for 30 y/ it was i nice happy place/ now not all happy i am going back home

Where is "home"?

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580

Where is "home"?

And when is he going?

[Altavia]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

The answer is yes and no. They are against a couple rules (deed restriction violations), but they are rules that are not enforced. Are rules that aren’t enforced really rules?

Is not respecting the 5 yr statue of limitations as required in Florida is different instance of non compliance?

Statutes & Constitution
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Online Sunshine

"Section 95.11, Fla. Stat. sets out time limitations within with lawsuits must be filed. This is called a “statute of limitations.” A “legal or equitable action on a contract, obligation, or liability founded on a written instrument…” must be brought within five years of the time of the injury. An action to enforce townhome covenants is, in fact, a legal or equitable action on a contract or written instrument—and so any enforcement action must be brought within five years."

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

And when is he going?

And I'm sure we will both be there to wish him, "Bon Voyage".

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580

And I'm sure we will both be there to wish him, "Bon Voyage".

yu meen boon viyagee

[Byte1]

Maybe/maybe, the complaint is about hardscaping and not just flowers? I believe that most of the restrictions regarding easements is that one cannot build hardscaping for their flower gardens if such hardscape infringes on the utility easement. I know many/many homes where there are bushes and flowers planted in those easements. However, I have also heard of folks that had to remove their hardscaping that was on the easement.