Woman Goes to Jail for Not Mowing Lawn

[Veliko]

Except for the fact that the town is on my side.

Unless you've personally surveyed them that's quite clearly an unqualified statement.

 

[Fanatical Meat]

You say "not true" yet nothing in your post actually goes against anything I said in my post:

Fewer views equals price cut on property. How many others had the same thought?

 

[Veliko]

Fewer views equals price cut on property. How many others had the same thought?

You said "not true".

So which part of my post was "not true"?

What an utter load of shite.

If the value of a property is so dependent on something as fleeting as the condition of a neighbour's lawn, it means the entire market is based on a house of cards.

That's not to speak of why you think you're entitled to demand things of others just so your house might be worth a bit more.

 

[IndyColtsFan]

Unless you've personally surveyed them that's quite clearly an unqualified statement.

The town has ordinances. Again, it will side with me.

I don't know why this is such a difficult concept for you to grasp, but I'll say it again -- if you don't like it, move where no such rules exist and let your house fall apart.

 

[Fanatical Meat]

You said "not true".

So which part of my post was "not true"?

Why are you looking for an argument? We all know an extremely disorganized property effects the neighbors value.

 

[Veliko]

Why are you looking for an argument? We all know an extremely disorganized property effects the neighbors value.

Well you replied "not true" to my post, so naturally I'm interested in which part of it you were referring to.

 

[Veliko]

The town has ordinances. Again, it will side with me.

I don't know why this is such a difficult concept for you to grasp, but I'll say it again -- if you don't like it, move where no such rules exist and let your house fall apart.

You speak of "the town" as if it's a collection of homogenised hive minds.

 

[IndyColtsFan]

You speak of "the town" as if it's a collection of homogenised hive minds.

Are you really this stupid? Seriously?

There are methods for changing/enacting/repealing rules/laws/ordinances at every level of government. Knock yourself out if you don't like a particular rule. People like you, who think they can do whatever the hell they want, are the very reason people got fed up and insisted on these sorts of rules in the first place.

 

[Veliko]

Are you really this stupid? Seriously?

There are methods for changing/enacting/repealing rules/laws/ordinances at every level of government. Knock yourself out if you don't like a particular rule. People like you, who think they can do whatever the hell they want, are the very reason people got fed up and insisted on these sorts of rules in the first place.

You're vastly over estimating people's desire to repeal every single rule they come across, and I don't know why you're equating someone who is willing to mow their own lawn to someone who actively supports the enforcement of the rule.

And I don't know what you mean by "people like me" either as I was doing gardening at the weekend - just because I do it myself, doesn't mean I demand the same of others. These rules were insisted upon because far too many people are nosey busy bodies.

 

[IndyColtsFan]

You're vastly over estimating people's desire to repeal every single rule they come across, and I don't know why you're equating someone who is willing to mow their own lawn to someone who actively supports the enforcement of the rule.

If you're not willing to take action to overturn such an "unjust" rule, stop bitching about it. Again, this isn't rocket science -- move where these sorts of rules don't exist. These places do exist.

And I don't know what you mean by "people like me" either as I was doing gardening at the weekend - just because I do it myself, doesn't mean I demand the same of others. These rules were insisted upon because far too many people are nosey busy bodies.

That has been debunked numerous times in this thread.

 

[Veliko]

If you're not willing to take action to overturn such an "unjust" rule, stop bitching about it. Again, this isn't rocket science -- move where these sorts of rules don't exist. These places do exist.

So we're agreed that your claim about "the town" is unfounded.

That has been debunked numerous times in this thread.

No, it's been disagreed with, which is very different.

 

[Fanatical Meat]

Well you replied "not true" to my post, so naturally I'm interested in which part of it you were referring to.

Yes I'm sure there are a few people in America that the homes condition next door is the difference between bankruptcy & just getting by so in that rare case you're correct. However this does not mean the real-estate market is a house of cards. The more likely outcome is this family is filled with assholes and everyone around them is sick of it. Messy properties impact the neighbors if someone is incapable of caring for their property they should either make friends to help out or sell and rent.

 

[Veliko]

Yes I'm sure there are a few people in America that the homes condition next door is the difference between bankruptcy & just getting by so in that rare case you're correct. However this does not mean the real-estate market is a house of cards. The more likely outcome is this family is filled with assholes and everyone around them is sick of it. Messy properties impact the neighbors if someone is incapable of caring for their property they should either make friends to help out or sell and rent.

The housing market is very much built on a house of cards, one that is propped up by the government and numerous other self-interested parties - the banks wouldn't have imploded in 2008 if it wasn't.

And it's those who insist that only certain people should be homeowners that are the assholes.

 

[Fanatical Meat]

I'm done you're simply looking for an endless argument.

 

[Veliko]

I'm bored at work; what's your excuse?

 

[Fanatical Meat]

Starting to work

 

[Veliko]

Forumming on a tablet whilst you mow someone's lawn?

 

[Exterous]

I think you underestimate how creatively ungodly ugly I can mix and match shingles and paint.

Sure and a yard can get so overgrown that a bear could take up residence and kill nearby kids making tall grass a public health and safety issue. This isn't about what could happen in rare, off the wall situations. Incredibly poor yard maintenance is enough of an issue that lawn height laws are common. Ungodly ugly shingles and paint is not.

That being the case far more people's property values are negatively affected by people who can't be bothered to take care of their yard than people with ugly paint colors

BTW, the assholes that DID cause almost everyones property value to plummet didn't spend an hour in jail yet this lady did, why aren't you after the real assholes?

After the real assholes? I am not a lawyer or politician - I cannot 'go after them' to put them in jail. If you are talking about my opinions then you are making an incredibly stupid assumption based on my very vocal posts regarding the handling of wall street

5 second google:
http://forums.anandtech.com/showpost.php?p=36750484&postcount=64

This lady didn't cost you a damn thing, the others either did cost you something or cost someone you know quite a bit. Why is that not your priority versus some weeds?

Are you suggesting that it is not possible to have more than one thing you are concerned about? That I should be so consumed by my concern about Wall Street that I cannot place value on anything else?

Come on- you are better than this

 

[NetWareHead]

Oh the irony. If the state funds half of your neighborhood with section 8 (as in 50% of your neighborhood is section 8 housing) will you be happy with that? If you say yes you are a liar if you say no you are a hypocrite. Take your pick.

That is a stretch to say the least. I've seen section 8 apartments, properties that are well maintained and look good on the outside. My gf's father is a section 8 landlord and he gets market rents. It doesnt matter to him if the rent comes from the city or out of the tenant's pocket. He still has to keep the exterior painted, maintained, lawn cut and tidy; section 8 or not. I would be equally mad if a section 8 landlord or an untidy homeowner made the neighborhood look sloppy.

 

[IndyColtsFan]

So we're agreed that your claim about "the town" is unfounded.

Are you really this dumb? Good lord. No, it isn't unfounded -- you're wrong and trying to duhvert. Many towns have ordinances against it. Voters voted people in to make these rules and in some cases likely voted for these rules via referundums and things like that. There are avenues for removing such laws and you're willing to whine and complain but not do anything about it.

No, it's been disagreed with, which is very different.

Take it up with the towns. I find it humorous when someone who doesn't even own a home shoots off his (her?) mouth and doesn't have a clue.

I'm done you're simply looking for an endless argument.

Veliko is a troll and not a good one.

 

[DrPizza]

If it's so true that one bad yard significantly hurts the property values of the whole neighborhood, then you people are doing it wrong! You should get the whole neighborhood together to purchase one house. When the tax assessor is going to come through, stop mowing the lawn of that house. Lower property values = lower taxes.

Then, if someone's going to sell their house, mow that lawn, and BAM! Everyone's property value jumps up $50k overnight.


edit: anyone want to mow my lawn? The week after I gave my son my 2nd riding lawnmower, and gave the other son my push mower so he can get around his ponds quicker, I got a flat tire on my mower. I had my lawn perfect throughout the summer. But now, the grass is getting overgrown, making it difficult to rake the leaves, etc. It's not that I haven't tried getting a new tire... "Can you check other stores for stock?" They located a tire an hour away. Drove to that store on Saturday, and while it shows 2 in their system, they don't have any of that size. I've struck out at 5 stores for that damn tire so far.

 

[cabri]

edit: anyone want to mow my lawn? The week after I gave my son my 2nd riding lawnmower, and gave the other son my push mower so he can get around his ponds quicker, I got a flat tire on my mower. I had my lawn perfect throughout the summer. But now, the grass is getting overgrown, making it difficult to rake the leaves, etc. It's not that I haven't tried getting a new tire... "Can you check other stores for stock?" They located a tire an hour away. Drove to that store on Saturday, and while it shows 2 in their system, they don't have any of that size. I've struck out at 5 stores for that damn tire so far.

You do not drive more than 10-15 minutes (out of ones way)for a part without verifying that it is available.


Get your other mowers returned (temporarily) for exchange of a Mom cooked supper.

Or break down and spend the $150 for a spare push mower.

Or turn the animals loose on the lawn.

 

[dabuddha]

If it's so true that one bad yard significantly hurts the property values of the whole neighborhood, then you people are doing it wrong! You should get the whole neighborhood together to purchase one house. When the tax assessor is going to come through, stop mowing the lawn of that house. Lower property values = lower taxes.

Then, if someone's going to sell their house, mow that lawn, and BAM! Everyone's property value jumps up $50k overnight.


edit: anyone want to mow my lawn? The week after I gave my son my 2nd riding lawnmower, and gave the other son my push mower so he can get around his ponds quicker, I got a flat tire on my mower. I had my lawn perfect throughout the summer. But now, the grass is getting overgrown, making it difficult to rake the leaves, etc. It's not that I haven't tried getting a new tire... "Can you check other stores for stock?" They located a tire an hour away. Drove to that store on Saturday, and while it shows 2 in their system, they don't have any of that size. I've struck out at 5 stores for that damn tire so far.

Time for you to go to jail

 

[Darwin333]

I don't "think" anything; these ordinances are already in place and have been for decades with widespread support. If you can't meet the community's minimum standard, the community will use whatever legislation it has in place to make that occur. Welcome to living in society!

Yet we won't prosecute fraudulent activities that lead to massive loss of property value, people losing their homes, losing metric shit tons in their retirement accounts, artificially increasing your property taxes, etc....

That's A-OK, at least if you look at the repercussions, but overgrown grass? Throw that bitch in jail.

 

[Darwin333]

Failure to obey laws has consequences. Call it extortion all you want, but without the consequences, why even have the laws?

Actually, it depends on who you are if the above applies.