[MDLNB]

Just observed the two troll ladies in our neighborhood a few mins ago. Red Yamaha golf cart, two white haired ladies, one with clip board and just writing away in front of one of my neighbors. A lot of work for nothing because I believe that districts one and two do not have the lawn ornament restrictions that the newer districts enforce. I certainly hope that the nosy busybodies get put in their place when they attempt to turn in their tattling reports.

So, those that think that the story of Troll Ladies is just an urban legend, can rest assured that they really do exist and are busy informing on your neighbors (or maybe you).

[Jim 9922]

In your apparent shock and anger did you bother to ask them what they were actually doing? Perhaps they were "creating" a golf cart scavenger hunt with your neighborhood as the basis of the hunt. Our neighborhood social club sponsors a scavenger hunt every couple of years in different neighborhoods. Great fun and a way to learn about different villages.

[Dana1963]

Community Standards should be doing the drive buys and checking for lawn ornaments.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Dana1963

Community Standards should be doing the drive buys and checking for lawn ornaments.

Why pay someone to do a job that these old biddies are happy to do for free?

[CWGUY]

Originally Posted by Dana1963

Community Standards should be doing the drive buys and checking for lawn ornaments.

That's not how it works here.....Shirley you checked before buying. The other thing is follow the rules and it won't matter who drives past your house.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Dana1963

Community Standards should be doing the drive buys and checking for lawn ornaments.

Well, IMO before resale property in any district it should be guaranteed restrictions free from that district. New buyer should not be held responsible for prior work not approved or done wrong. Lawn ornaments are mood point and easily removed. But, fixing somebody’s hatchet illegal contractors job shouldn’t be worrisome problem for new owner of resale. Like I said MY opinion.

[Velvet]

Yes, but then everyone on that street who lives by the rules has to put up with someone’s “hatchet job”. How is that fair to them? Many people buy in TV because of the beautiful area. The visual oasis that has been so carefully designed and the thousands of dollars each householder spends to upkeep their lawns etc. After all that they should turn a blind eye towards a rogue homeowner?

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by CWGUY

That's not how it works here.....Shirley you checked before buying. The other thing is follow the rules and it won't matter who drives past your house.

Did you mean Karen?

[Marathon Man]

Originally Posted by MDLNB

Just observed the two troll ladies in our neighborhood a few mins ago. Red Yamaha golf cart, two white haired ladies, one with clip board and just writing away in front of one of my neighbors. A lot of work for nothing because I believe that districts one and two do not have the lawn ornament restrictions that the newer districts enforce. I certainly hope that the nosy busybodies get put in their place when they attempt to turn in their tattling reports.

So, those that think that the story of Troll Ladies is just an urban legend, can rest assured that they really do exist and are busy informing on your neighbors (or maybe you).

Then why the concern?

[ThirdOfFive]

Originally Posted by MDLNB

Just observed the two troll ladies in our neighborhood a few mins ago. Red Yamaha golf cart, two white haired ladies, one with clip board and just writing away in front of one of my neighbors. A lot of work for nothing because I believe that districts one and two do not have the lawn ornament restrictions that the newer districts enforce. I certainly hope that the nosy busybodies get put in their place when they attempt to turn in their tattling reports.

So, those that think that the story of Troll Ladies is just an urban legend, can rest assured that they really do exist and are busy informing on your neighbors (or maybe you).

I'm not sure I disagree with what they're doing.

Isn't it true that even if a report is made, the authorities check things out themselves before any action is taken? And if so, then how is this any different (except in degree, of course) than calling the cops when you see someone acting suspiciously, or reporting a shoplifter to the store manager?

I can see where this would be irritating, maybe a major inconvenience if the the authorities verify that that they're in violation of something and are required to make it right. But aren't they doing all of us (except the violators, of course) a favor?

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

Well, IMO before resale property in any district it should be guaranteed restrictions free from that district. New buyer should not be held responsible for prior work not approved or done wrong. Lawn ornaments are mood point and easily removed. But, fixing somebody’s hatchet illegal contractors job should be worrisome problem for new owner of resale. Like I said MY opinion.

Sounds like an opportunity for a new business. We already have title searches and home inspections so why not a deed-compliance inspection? Then the buyer can choose whether to purchase the potential problem or ask the seller to correct it.

One important thing: The CDD should not be involved in the process of selling a home. The deed-compliance inspection should be between the buyer and the seller, it shouldn't be a document that needs a signature from CDD (or Community Standards).

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by Dana1963

Community Standards should be doing the drive buys and checking for lawn ornaments.

I believe they do but only after receiving a complaint. We don't need a lawn-ornament police force driving around looking for problems. We don't need the troll ladies doing it either.

I'm undecided on the idea of anonymous complaints but the current process could be improved. I assume that today anyone can file a complaint - the troll ladies can travel from CDD1 down to CDD14 filing complaints as they go. I believe the complaints, anonymous or not, should only be accepted from someone residing within a mile of the offending property. If you live more than a mile away then the issue really isn't affecting you (so mind your own business).

[MDLNB]

The reason for the report was NOT to complain, but just to enlighten those that in the past had speculated whether the trolls were a reality or not. I'm not angry, since they won't find any problems with my home. Personally, I find it pathetic and am embarrassed for them if they live in the Villages and can't find anything better to do than tattletale on some that are not even close enough to be their neighbors. The home they appeared to be taking notes on, has some peculiar items in their yard, but I do not find it offensive or ugly. It hasn't lowered the home values in the neighborhood, and there are many other homes on our street with more lawn ornaments. Personally, I find them interesting. A home just two houses down recently sold for over $600K after being listed only one day. According to the deed restrictions, district one and two seem to be pretty open to personalizing lawns. Whether one likes it or not, as long as one follows the rules, no one can fault them.
There had been some discussion as to whether these lady trolls were real of just urban legend, so I my interest was piqued when I observed a golf cart stop in the road and one of the women writing on a clip board and pointing in several places on the property of the neighbor. Then they drove off, and I didn't bother watching anymore.
I follow the rules in most cases, but I have no problem with artistic diversity rather than military housing style of uniform appearance.

[retiredguy123]

I don't get it. I don't have any deed restriction violations. If I have a deed restriction violation, I don't care who complains. I will correct it immediately. If you have deed restriction violations, you should do what it takes to eliminate them. What difference does it make who reports the violation? Why are people trying to renege on what they agreed to do?

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

I believe they do but only after receiving a complaint. We don't need a lawn-ornament police force driving around looking for problems. We don't need the troll ladies doing it either.

I'm undecided on the idea of anonymous complaints but the current process could be improved. I assume that today anyone can file a complaint - the troll ladies can travel from CDD1 down to CDD14 filing complaints as they go. I believe the complaints, anonymous or not, should only be accepted from someone residing within a mile of the offending property. If you live more than a mile away then the issue really isn't affecting you (so mind your own business).

That makes too much sense. Nobody will go for it.