Overworked and overbooked building inspectors are the reason so many homes are experiencing multiple problems. Building code violations and shoddy work are being overlooked because building inspectors have more than twice the amount of inspections assigned to them in a day than should be given them.
A pipe that is gushing 60-70 gallons per minute, is not the problem of the city, officials claim, but the responsibility of the homeowners association. The well head appears to be vandalized and since the pipe sits on HOA land, they are said to be responsible for getting the water turned off. In the meantime, it is discouraging for residents who worry about the wasted water during the drought.
Homeowners grouped together to get ex-convicts, living in their community, to move away from their neighborhood. They did not feel they should be living in a community of single family dwellings with numerous children living nearby.
A homeowner who installed thousands of dollars in drought resistant plants is being forced to remove them and reinstall grass. The association claimed the new landscape is not consistent with the community and he neve submitted plans for review.
Residents who care for feral cats in their neighborhood, are upset that the association board has decided to round up and remove the cats without input from the residents. The board claims they have received complaints about the cats.
A local ordinance currently prohibits outdoor gas and charcoal grills on exterior balconies. Even though inspections have not mentioned violations that currently exist, the ordinance is being brought to vote again to allow grilling outside on balconies.
The writer takes a look at homeowners insurance and how the homeowner can evaluate their coverage to best protect their home.
Residents of an association are frustrated that their community cannot be completed since their developer filed bankruptcy.
Residents of Hilton Head Island are disgusted with signs installed by a local homeowners association. They are claiming child discrimination because they are not allowing balls, bikes, scooters or rollerblades. They are fining anyone who does these things on public sidewalks. They say it is for the safety of the neighbors.
An Iraq vet refuses to remove the American flag from his home at the demand of his homeowners association. The homeowner was initially given permission to fly the flag and then received a letter from his HOA demanding he remove it.
