Homeowners associations

[DJD]

I had heard that cities have an ordinance on how high the grass can be in the city limits and if they end up mowing the grass because of an owners negligence they will bill them for the mowing. Ever hear of that?? I'm asking........

[know1]

I've heard of that and to be honest they have mowed it more this year so I'm wondering if they were contacted. Although it's all weeds and not grass so it still looks bad. It makes it hard to keep the weeds out of our yard.

I'm not sure our subdivision is technically in the city limits, so there may not be a way to force them to mow.

I've thought about spreading a load of weed 'n feed on their yard but I'm afraid when the weeds all turned brown they'd sue me.

[kygorski]

Its a fact of life for some upscale developments. You either abide or go to court. Remember LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAP.

[Tim_T]

I would love for them to make HOA's illegal.

[bassin_bug]

I had heard that cities have an ordinance on how high the grass can be in the city limits and if they end up mowing the grass because of an owners negligence they will bill them for the mowing. Ever hear of that?? I'm asking........

Mine does. The grass must be mowed at least every 2 weeks and if it gets over 12 inches high, the city mows and bills the homeowner $150. Another good thing they have done is pass an ordinance that says cars cannot be parked on the grass in the yard, nor up on blocks. It must be parked in an approved parking space or driveway, in good operating condition, with a current license plate on it. Also uninhabitable houses have to be dismantled and removed at the owner's expense, same with other buildings. Single wide house trailers are not permitted in town unless they fall under a grandfather clause saying they were already on the lot before the ordinance was passed.

There was a lot of screeching and howling when the ordinances were implemented but the city stuck by their guns and it has brought about some good changes.

[kygorski]

3 yrs ago I took my boat down to an atlanta suburb, my son and I were going to fish the thanksgiving holidays at lake lanier.This gated site had an ordininance about goats and trucks in drive ways. the second day there one of the neighbors came over to chat, and he mentioned that he was an officer with tht HOA, when I told my tale he sais dont worry about it, if its only for a couple of days its no big deal. before he left I jokingly added "where I live, if someone came over to complain about my boat and truck parking, the coroner would come by later and arrest the corpse for tresspassing" that story, much to my sons chagrin, was a topic of discussion at one of the later meetings.It also started a gripe session about some of the more idiotic rules that HOA had. That suburb is jokingly referred to as transplanta/

[kygorski]

That should read boats instead of goats, we even draw the line here about that.But sheep are OK

[DJD]

Mine does. The grass must be mowed at least every 2 weeks and if it gets over 12 inches high, the city mows and bills the homeowner $150. Another good thing they have done is pass an ordinance that says cars cannot be parked on the grass in the yard, nor up on blocks. It must be parked in an approved parking space or driveway, in good operating condition, with a current license plate on it. Also uninhabitable houses have to be dismantled and removed at the owner's expense, same with other buildings. Single wide house trailers are not permitted in town unless they fall under a grandfather clause saying they were already on the lot before the ordinance was passed.

There was a lot of screeching and howling when the ordinances were implemented but the city stuck by their guns and it has brought about some good changes.

The problem I see around here in South Lexington is the people who have rented....at least in my area. The company who rents these houses will let the maintenance go and add the negligent lawn care, parking on the grass and or junk vehicles into the mix and it can look aweful.

We do have a small association that put up "pick up your dog poop, it's the law" and "crime watch" signs plus they mow/landscape our entrance to the subdivision so I'm ok with them. No fees, just donate time and money with occasional friendly meetings which turn out to be just getting to know your neighbors. At least thats what I'm told...I never go cause I'm usually fishing!

Naturally there are homeowners who don't do a great job but for the most part it's the rental homes in my subdivision.

[know1]

Mine does. The grass must be mowed at least every 2 weeks and if it gets over 12 inches high, the city mows and bills the homeowner $150. Another good thing they have done is pass an ordinance that says cars cannot be parked on the grass in the yard, nor up on blocks. It must be parked in an approved parking space or driveway, in good operating condition, with a current license plate on it. Also uninhabitable houses have to be dismantled and removed at the owner's expense, same with other buildings. Single wide house trailers are not permitted in town unless they fall under a grandfather clause saying they were already on the lot before the ordinance was passed.

There was a lot of screeching and howling when the ordinances were implemented but the city stuck by their guns and it has brought about some good changes.

I would be all for those things. I'd love for residents to have to park their vehicles in their own driveways or garages as well. Apparently, people have too much junk and too many cars to pull that off, though.

If I ever find myself having to park a vehicle on the street in our neighborhood, it's time to sell stuff or get a storage facility.

[GeoFisher]

I would be all for those things. I'd love for residents to have to park their vehicles in their own driveways or garages as well. Apparently, people have too much junk and too many cars to pull that off, though.

If I ever find myself having to park a vehicle on the street in our neighborhood, it's time to sell stuff or get a storage facility.

I'm not too sure I agree.....

I have 4 cars 1 boat and 2 canoes......along with a ton of camping gear. My garage is for my Boat, Canoes and Gear......It is all organized, but pretty much takes up the room in the garage.

If I could not park on the street, I'd pave my yard and turn it into a parking lot .

It is easy to say......just make them park in their driveway or garage, but in some cases that is not an option. I could get rid of the cars my daughters drive, but then I'd be hauling their butts all over the universe, which would definitely cut into my fishing time........but then I could get rid of my boat and canoes.........making room for those cars in the driveway.........HM.

Later,

Geo

[Tim_T]

If you choose to trade freedom for property values, than by all means have at it.

[GeoFisher]

I doubt my property value has dropped ANY due to me parking my 2 cars on the street. Maybe it has....

According to my property TAXES.......it sure has not .

What is affecting my property value more is the undesirables that have moved in. Those that care nothing about their **** barking dog.......those that care nothing about their dog CRAPPING all over the place......those that care nothing about their punk ass teenagers......THOSE TYPES.

Maybe it is time to move.................better yet...........I need to form a HOA.......

Later,

Geo