Typical Naples Attitude

[capenewfs]

Where is the Estates? We are thinking about moving to Naples, is there anywhere two pet ducks would be ok?

[mytimenow]

My HOA has very reasonable rules, but yes, I would agree that most of the planned communities do not take children into consideration, particularly the older ones. Take into consideration that most condos/HOAs have a high density in a small area and problems are bound to occur. But I have to say a word in favor of HOA's. I purposely bought into where I live because I read the rules prior to and felt they were very liveable and represented the lifestyle I live.

The HOA duplex next to me has 2 out of state absentee landlords and they have had some awful tenants. For example. Renting to 2 people (So the landlord thought) and 12 people (unrelated) and 8 cars inhabit the property. Tenants who think feeding feral cats is good -- to the point where they have overrun the neighborhood and getting them removed is becoming a full time job for Animal Control -- Drunken, foul mouthed screaming fights between the women tenants in the two units in that building. Drunken fornicating on the lawn in full view of neighbors -- (yes that IS what I said -- there's a sight I wish I never saw, but the dog was barking furiously so I looked out the window.....)

There have also been some great tenants, some with kids, who I enjoyed thoroughly and was sorry to see move out, BUT I am very glad I live in a HOA that enforces its laws and will evict tenants promptly who don't comply.

I will never understand why grown adults think the rules apply to everyone else EXCEPT THEMSELVES.

[RMD3819]

Originally Posted by capenewfs

Where is the Estates? We are thinking about moving to Naples, is there anywhere two pet ducks would be ok?

East of Collier Blvd. No one would likely notice the ducks if you have a fence.

[Tripower455]

FWIW, I live in the estates, and west of 951..... My neighbors have chickens too!

[RMD3819]

Originally Posted by Tripower455

FWIW, I live in the estates, and west of 951..... My neighbors have chickens too!

You are correct. I was referring to the bulk of the estates.
GGE zoning extends all the way west to Logan and parts of Livingston.

[NaplesJim]

This is what everyone needs to understand about HOA..These communities are not rental property although families may be renting. Families move here from the North and do not understand that HOA communities have RULES. The 2 biggest problems are people walking their dogs and not picking up after them and Parking. My community will call Collier County code enforcement for people not having dogs on leashes and not picking up. Every decent community here have parking rules and this is the reason..the builders did no make provisions for guest parking. They made sure every possible number of units were built but did not care about guest parking. Therefore parking rules are strictly enforced in my neighborhood. The real problems are out of state landlords who rent to horrible renters. People need to understand that HOA communities have bylaws, rules and protect everyone
My community has had serious problem with teenagers whose families are renters, the best was a new family in the community and their 14 yr old daughter and 2--19yr old males werer smoking pot in our spa after dark and a deputy was riding thru and smelled pot from the street and arrested all 3.
Needless to say the girls' family did not have their lease renewed. YES the community has the power to cancel and not renew leases.
EVERYONE NEEDS TO KNOW WHAT HOA's ARE ABOUT

[Tripower455]

EVERYONE NEEDS TO KNOW WHAT HOA's ARE ABOUT

Definitely.....

As a hobbyist, I couldn't believe some of the ridiculous HOA rules when I moved here from NY in the mid '80's. I guess some of them are needed when your house is 3 feet from your neighbors, but geez......

Thankfully, I was able to experience the HOA lifestyle vicariously through friends, and was able to avoid it entirely.