Homeowners Ass. Wants Marines Family To Take Down Banner

[RugersGR8]

Case Of Selective Enforcement?

.....""It shocks me greatly," Burr said, noting that lawns in the small military community -- situated right near the Barksdale Air Force Base -- have signs supporting everything from sports teams to local schools.".....


http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/07/2...owners-association-over-banner-honoring-sons/
Louisiana Couple Sued by Homeowners' Association Over Banner Honoring Son's Military Service
Published July 25, 2011 | FoxNews.com

 

[4play]

I just dont get why people live within those associations but yet refuse to abide by their rules. I am all for anyone expressing their patriotism, but rules and rules and they chose to live by them.

 

[RugersGR8]

I just dont get why people live within those associations but yet refuse to abide by their rules. I am all for anyone expressing their patriotism, but rules and rules and they chose to live by them.

Did you read the article? Like I said above, it sounds like a case of selective enforcement.

 

[4play]

I read the article, and watched the video. I agree 100% that its selective enforcement. But the convenant is still there and they are violating it, along with all the other neighbors. If I was making the rules for a neighborhood association this would not be an issue though. Seems to me that family has the support from many of their neighbors, wonder why the prez is making a stink about them and not the others? I dont think the lawsuit is going to get very far, especially when they are being singled out.

 

[LightningCrash]

Did you read the article? Like I said above, it sounds like a case of selective enforcement.

Did you read the article? They entered into a binding contract, then violated it. "Everyone else was doing it" isn't a defense in this situation.

 

[PUMPKIN]

Once again, its a HOA that has rules and a covenant. why cant people get it through their thick skulls??

 

[reddog1]

I am going to have to agree, they chose to live there. Deal with the rules

 

[spd67]

Never...ever...ever...ever...ever...live in a HOA.

 

[B96brig4CC]

Nice thing about my neighborhood is the fact that they forgot to send the HOA packet to the closing and I have yet to sign anything.....As far as their rules go I am not in a binding contract. I pay my dues to allow me access to the amenities of the neighborhood, but cannot be fined for rule violations due to a mistake on their part. Even after requesting the HOA packet twice I have not received it or a contract to sign.......BTW, I fallow most rules, but have never been fined for violation of any.

 

[Glocktogo]

If they really want to fight it, they should agree to the HOA enforcement and take theirs down. Then in 6 months or so, sue the HOA for failure to abide by the binding agreement (selective enforcement) and petition a judge to have the agreement nullified. They can demonstrate that they acted in good faith and the HOA did not.