[xcaligirl]

CC&R's are in place for a reason. If not in compliance, it needs to be addressed by Deed Compliance. If one person gets by doing whatever they feel is okay (even if they are a renter), where does the abuse of the CC&R's end? I don't like being in compliance and others seem to have the feeling they can do whatever they want even though we did sign paperwork stating we understand and will comply when we bought the house. I personally don't like looking at bad yard art and it started with a cross.... now there's even large ceramic cowboy boots

[xcaligirl]

I so agree Challenger! No excuse for the abuse.

[stan the man]

Originally Posted by xcaligirl

CC&R's are in place for a reason. If not in compliance, it needs to be addressed by Deed Compliance. If one person gets by doing whatever they feel is okay (even if they are a renter), where does the abuse of the CC&R's end? I don't like being in compliance and others seem to have the feeling they can do whatever they want even though we did sign paperwork stating we understand and will comply when we bought the house. I personally don't like looking at bad yard art and it started with a cross.... now there's even large ceramic cowboy boots

Feel free to make a call anytime you want ,when you see a violation of the building regulations

[Mrs. Robinson]

I think it's absurd and bordering on ridiculous that the deed restrictions say you can't have lawn ornaments, BUT . . .
the only way to have such items removed, is to file a complaint. Huh? Then why the restrictions?

Going a step further, it is then okay to put the item(s) in your window, under the eaves of your house,
in your back yard, etc.

How stupid this all is!

[Mrs. Robinson]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

I would much prefer to see healthy grass and healthy plants and trees only. Nix the other chotskies. Too many on a property and it looks schlocky (is that really a word?) You get the idea.

Originally Posted by Wiotte

I saw a cross in the front yard of someone's house (yes, here in TV) -- a rather large one about 2 feet high.
It was not white but rather looked like old wood -- sort of driftwoody, and definitely home made.
In addition, around it was draped a schmata.

[maureenod]

Just drive through areas where there are no deed restrictions. Talk about trashy and tacky. That is why.

[jsw14]

I have called Community Development just to ask a question about leaving a trailer/boat, or a small camper in my driveway. I know about the 72 hour rule. But my question was IF I take out, (say every 50 hours or so) under the 72 hour rule, & come back & park it in my driveway again, (the same day) does the 72 hour rule start over again? They told me YES!!!! Hmmm, so I guess anyone can park anything in their own driveway & keep it there, just don't go over 72 hours all at one time.......!!!! Why Pay storage if I can do that & Not get a Ticket?

[cologal]

While I agree and completely comply with the deed restrictions there can be issues with the system.

A neighbor of mine has lived here for years peacefully in her patio villa, that is until a new neighbor moved in. He has reported her to the compliance department now 9 times.

He did not want any shrubs or plants touching his house. So she cut back the plants. Then another complaint for the same issue even though no plants were touching his house.

So she asked how far back did her plants need to be? The response 1 foot. She cut the plants back once again. And yet there came another visit from the deed restriction guy. He saw that the plants were 2 feet away from the house. We went down to meet with the compliance people, now she was told her plant had to be cut back to 3 feet. She did that and put up a string line to indicate where the 3 foot line was. Any yet the deed guy came back yet again. The only thing left to do was to move her garden to the other side. But the deed guy came back again because her neighbor now wanted her to fill in vacant area with rock. She was in compliance.....

And yet the agent returned again this time with a complaint that a arbor on her side might fall and hit his house. Clearly he could see that was a stretch but now she has to have the arbor approved.

I thinking of taking bets on how long it will be before he strikes again!

Personally I believe the deed compliance office, in this case is a vehicle for a bully to harass a neighbor.

[Challenger]

Originally Posted by stan the man

Feel free to make a call anytime you want ,when you see a violation of the building regulations

Doesn't matter whether a home owner signs or not. Property is still under pertinent Restrictions

[jsw14]

Originally Posted by Challenger

Doesn't matter whether a home owner signs or not. Property is still under pertinent Restrictions

Thank You for Pointing that out.....

[graciegirl]

I am a huge fan of deed restrictions.

[jsw14]

Originally Posted by cologal

While I agree and completely comply with the deed restrictions there can be issues with the system.

A neighbor of mine has lived here for years peacefully in her patio villa, that is until a new neighbor moved in. He has reported her to the compliance department now 9 times.

He did not want any shrubs or plants touching his house. So she cut back the plants. Then another complaint for the same issue even though no plants were touching his house.

So she asked how far back did her plants need to be? The response 1 foot. She cut the plants back once again. And yet there came another visit from the deed restriction guy. He saw that the plants were 2 feet away from the house. We went down to meet with the compliance people, now she was told her plant had to be cut back to 3 feet. She did that and put up a string line to indicate where the 3 foot line was. Any yet the deed guy came back yet again. The only thing left to do was to move her garden to the other side. But the deed guy came back again because her neighbor now wanted her to fill in vacant area with rock. She was in compliance.....

And yet the agent returned again this time with a complaint that a arbor on her side might fall and hit his house. Clearly he could see that was a stretch but now she has to have the arbor approved.

I thinking of taking bets on how long it will be before he strikes again!

Personally I believe the deed compliance office, in this case is a vehicle for a bully to harass a neighbor.

Hmmm, U mean their's a Loop-Hole in the DEED, ALL of us can use here in TV??

[Wiotte]

Originally Posted by jsw14

I have called Community Development just to ask a question about leaving a trailer/boat, or a small camper in my driveway. I know about the 72 hour rule. But my question was IF I take out, (say every 50 hours or so) under the 72 hour rule, & come back & park it in my driveway again, (the same day) does the 72 hour rule start over again? They told me YES!!!! Hmmm, so I guess anyone can park anything in their own driveway & keep it there, just don't go over 72 hours all at one time.......!!!! Why Pay storage if I can do that & Not get a Ticket?

There's a homeowner on Cross Hill Drive that does that very same thing. 3 on 2 off, 3 on 2 off, for the entire month of this past March.

[jsw14]

Originally Posted by Wiotte

There's a homeowner on Cross Hill Drive that does that very same thing. 3 on 2 off, 3 on 2 off, for the entire month of this past March.

YUP, I hear ya. But what burns my Goat is my neighbor does that 365 days a year!!!!

[DonH57]

Originally Posted by cologal

While I agree and completely comply with the deed restrictions there can be issues with the system.

A neighbor of mine has lived here for years peacefully in her patio villa, that is until a new neighbor moved in. He has reported her to the compliance department now 9 times.

He did not want any shrubs or plants touching his house. So she cut back the plants. Then another complaint for the same issue even though no plants were touching his house.

So she asked how far back did her plants need to be? The response 1 foot. She cut the plants back once again. And yet there came another visit from the deed restriction guy. He saw that the plants were 2 feet away from the house. We went down to meet with the compliance people, now she was told her plant had to be cut back to 3 feet. She did that and put up a string line to indicate where the 3 foot line was. Any yet the deed guy came back yet again. The only thing left to do was to move her garden to the other side. But the deed guy came back again because her neighbor now wanted her to fill in vacant area with rock. She was in compliance.....

And yet the agent returned again this time with a complaint that a arbor on her side might fall and hit his house. Clearly he could see that was a stretch but now she has to have the arbor approved.

I thinking of taking bets on how long it will be before he strikes again!

Personally I believe the deed compliance office, in this case is a vehicle for a bully to harass a neighbor.

Upon reading this I'm wondering why clearly the rules kept changing to passify the complainer which in my opinion is only doing this not because there is a violation but because he found a way to harass his neighbor. Restrictions are restrictions but I get the picture her neighbor has personal issues that should be addressed . Nothing will make him happier to force her to leave. Compliance, is not the issue. This scenario is clearly abuse of the system and a sad one!