Hate to be these people.

[datawiz]

Originally Posted by Joecooool

Rich people usually pay to have the rules changed for them.

I think that was true in this case.

[C5SilverBullet]

Originally Posted by island14

It does suck, especially if there are a lot of other homes that are not in compliance with the rule.

If that part is true, like they say, we'll see how popular that douche neighbor is when half the subdivision is ordered to tear down their houses.

[wicked_c6]

Originally Posted by JRD77VET

You mean stupid?

They knew the rules and ignored the required setback.

Sometimes stupid hurts your wallet.

I agree... But man...you gotta really be an azzwad for a neighbor to take it that far. Sheesh...

[jaxgator]

Originally Posted by CuzzinJack

If it was mine i'd 'chop' the 20' off in order to comply and then paint a red and lime green checkerboard pattern on the whole side facing the neighbor - - after i'd cut the trees on the boundary down ..

Yeah, I'm sure there's nothing in the HOA covenant against that either.

[Dave]

Originally Posted by TxAg

If the first sentence can be proven, then it would seem they should have a case from what I understand about HOA's and rule enforcement.

Originally Posted by C5SilverBullet

If that part is true, like they say, we'll see how popular that douche neighbor is when half the subdivision is ordered to tear down their houses.

I would like to see how they respond to a discrimination lawsuit. While it doesn't look like the HOA is involved, enforcing rules against some residents, but not all, is asking for it.

[lspencer534]

I won't bore you with a legal opinion, but there is lots of precedent that unenforced covenants are eventually deemed waived by the HOA. Anway, my next door neighbor, who is a rich ass doctor, began erecting a workshop/storage building behind his house. It was 25' feet from my property line; covenants call for 50'. I told him to tear the s.o.b. down, and he did.

His excuse: "I didn't think anybody would care." I do.

[TxAg]

Originally Posted by lspencer534

I won't bore you with a legal opinion, but there is lots of precedent that unenforced covenants are eventually deemed waived by the HOA.

That's what I was thinking.

[TxAg]

Originally Posted by Dave

I would like to see how they respond to a discrimination lawsuit. While it doesn't look like the HOA is involved, enforcing rules against some residents, but not all, is asking for it.

Oh I didn't think of that. This could get real good.

[yell01]

Originally Posted by wicked_c6

I agree... But man...you gotta really be an azzwad for a neighbor to take it that far. Sheesh...

Or a real azzwad of a neighbor for the other neighbor to not take your settlement.

[Rotorhead]

Originally Posted by lspencer534

I won't bore you with a legal opinion, but there is lots of precedent that unenforced covenants are eventually deemed waived by the HOA. Anway, my next door neighbor, who is a rich ass doctor, began erecting a workshop/storage building behind his house. It was 25' feet from my property line; covenants call for 50'. I told him to tear the s.o.b. down, and he did.

His excuse: "I didn't think anybody would care." I do.

bet he doesn't answer the door when you need something.

[mrvette]

Originally Posted by island14

It does suck, especially if there are a lot of other homes that are not in compliance with the rule.

I BET it's not the houses themselves in non compliance, but some shack/shed/or maybe an addition, even a driveway that is in non compliance...

[burtonbl103]

you should have seen the mansion thay just tore down here after a 16 yeard battle
check this out

Neighbor dispute leads to tear down of Marblehead mansion