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Old 09-03-2022, 08:03 AM   #75
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Land O Lakes FL
I got a letter from the HOA saying that I have weeds in my landscaped bed. The picture attached is just a photo of the front of my house from the sidewalk. I did not see any weeds in the garden bed but hey no biggie. I pulled the non plants in the bed and responded that everything has been taken care of. I received another notice. This time the picture is taken from about 4 steps to the left of where the first pic was taken. I asked for clarification. The response from the HOA says I need to look at the community standards. I look at the community standards and there is nothing about weeds. Once again, I sent the notice and moved on about my business. Yesterday, I got a third notice threatening a possible fine. I called the HOD manager yesterday morning and he said that he could not discuss the violation over the phone and to send him my questions via email. I asked if we can meet so he can show me what the issue is. He said that he would not for safety concerns. Ummm okay. So I called a attorney friend for some advice. He looked at the community standards and found nothing regarding the supposed violations. He also looked at the pictures and did not see any weeds. So he sent a letter to the HOA yesterday afternoon stating that instead of asking me to provide evidence why I should not be fined for the presumed violations, the HOA should provide evidence why he should not file a lawsuit on my behalf for harassment. My wife received an email this morning if it was possible to come by this weekend so they can resolve this issue. Of course she forwarded the email to me. I am trying to decide if I want to be petty and turn down the request out of concerns for my personal safety.
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