Quote Originally Posted by mybentrod View Post
I live in Louisville and have pain in the butt neighbors who look for anything to complain about. Today she announced it was illegal for me to park my boat in my driveway and she was going to report it. Thoughts, concerns.... Can she do that? Does anyone know of anyone who has had the same issues?
Sir,
First thing to do is to see if your neighborhood or subdivision has any published restrictions or covenants. The County Clerk can do this for you. You may also find a copy of them if they exist attached to your copy of your property deed.

This link will show what restrictions and covenants are all about. http://legal-dictionary.thefreedicti...d+restrictions

In general, if when you bought your home, and the deed said certain restrictions or covenants existed, then when you bought the house, you basically agreed to play by those rules. Sometimes those rules state trailers, RV's, boats, can't be parked on the lots in that neighborhood or subdivision, sometimes they say they have to parked behind the house, and sometimes they say they have to be in a garage. So yes, if those rules exist where your property is, then she may in fact be able to take action thru a local court, who would basically issue you a restraining order. Unless you are blocking a sidewalk or street, if she calls the cops they will just tell here thats a matter for a civil court.

Good news, if the rules do not exist, or are not noted in your deed, you may have legal action. So. First, check with your county clerk and get a copy of your deed and ask for any restrictions or covenants that exist or pertain to your deed. Second, know what the rules are. Third, seek competent legal counsel before taking any form of action to be sure you are right.