Nuisances

The previous post got us thinking....what else could be considered a nuisance and what if anything could be done about it. We comprised the following list of things that would "piss us off" and were curious if any of these were going on near you:

-Loud noises-radio, pets barking, screaming, etc.
-Odors
-Parking-blocking in neighbors’ cars, parking on others’ property, etc.
-Failing to clean up after dogs and/or allowing dogs to run around off leash
-Domestic violence
-Smoking
-Overflowing waste receptacles used by owners undertaking home renovation projects
-Leaving holiday decorations up year-round  (this doesn't apply to IC it just "pisses us off") 

The foregoing list is certainly not all-inclusive. Nuisances in communities often result in long-ranging consequences which can include people moving out of the community and, in the most dire circumstances, violence erupting between neighbors. If you have not looked at the nuisance provision found in your original documents, it is time to do so. Why leave it up to a trier of fact to determine what is considered a nuisance in our community? Spell it out for swifter and easier enforcement.

Oh! If we've missed something in our nuisance list please add it in the comment section....we are always curious about what our neighbors are doing. 

Barking Dogs

This doesn't apply to everyone, or maybe it does, but someone has been posting in the comment section of almost every post about a barking dog next to their unit. According to the commentor, their neighbor has a dog that continues to bark and "whine" (not "wine" like most of our readers are familiar with) which keeps him/her up at night. We are not even sure if this person lives in IC but regardless we thought it was an interesting problem. In 1940, the Supreme Court of Florida held that the barking, yelping, scratching and/or growling of dogs may constitute a “nuisance”, especially when such conduct disturbs others, causes loss of sleep, or annoys or prevents others from the possession and enjoyment of their property. Most associations have provisions in their governing documents which prohibit nuisances. Florida law generally defines “nuisance” as a condition which annoys or disturbs another in the free use, possession or enjoyment of his or her property or which renders the property’s ordinary use or occupation physically uncomfortable. To prove the existence of a nuisance, there must be a substantial and continuous or recurring harm. A mere annoyance is not sufficient. Also, the effect of the nuisance will be tested against an ordinary reasonable person with a reasonable disposition, in ordinary health, and possessing average and normal sensibilities. In essence, the courts will not afford protection to the hypersensitive individual. While it is common for dogs to occasionally bark, consistent loud barking could be deemed a nuisance, supporting the Association’s decision to pursue a fine. Of course, you are entitled to a hearing before a fine can be imposed to present “your side of the story.”

Attention! Problems Facing our Board!

Notwithstanding the aforementioned problem of weekly rentals, the Board is also facing many other issues that require immediate attention. With almost .05% of current Island Cove residents disobeying the speed limit it has been mentioned that we beautify our grounds with speed bumps. Nothing screams "welcome home" like a rounded ridge of concrete set crosswise into the pavement to prevent a select few a$$holes from disobeying the speed limit. What will eventually happen is these pissed off people will speed up excessively after passing over a speed bump just to spite those responsible for installing them. How about we handle this another way and tell those who choose to speed to "slow the $&@? down!" On a 'smellier' note some residents are also failing to police the waste matter discharged from the intestines through the anus of their dogs......if you're playing a crossword puzzle at home that would be SHIT! The truth of the matter is for every pile of dog poop not picked up, decomposition begins and toxic bacteria seeps into the soil..the poop then carries deadly pathogens which in turn pollutes our fresh water supply. Because of this, for every pile of shit left behind 1 out of every 125 people succumb to fecal bacteria and die. (I just made the shit up) Clean up after your dogs you damn slobs nobody wants to look at that.....makes me wonder if you wipe your own ass! Otherwise, I'm gonna smear it all over your condo door and car door just like it ends up on my shoe. Problem 2 solved...I should have been a Board Member. Now on to the issue of converting the pool to salt water...of course one of the main reasons for the change would be the reduction of maintenance costs. Salt water pools can also be magnificent to swim in due to the soft, gentle feel of the water. The water will also not cause any irritation to sensitive skin and for people who are allergic to chlorine water pool, saltwater pools are defiantly the answer. In addition some of the main benefits of a salt water pool are it is easier on hair and eyes. So for ALL the IC residents with grey hair, bad eyes and wrinkled skin this pool should be a joy to swim in. Wait! that sounds like the pool we have now! Anyway, to the Board Members I say "good luck"....to sum it up none of us want to deal with "bumps of salty dog shit!" 

We're Back.......So Let's Review.

Once again something has reared it's ugly head.....as previously posted on this blog almost 4 months ago.... the topic of weekly rentals. Appearantly you can still rent a unit in Island Cove for the week despite the docs stating otherwise. Which, according to the office, is not a problem and should be handled by the board. Excellent Response! I might add. Why deal with any issues outside of dogs shitting on the grounds and cars parked illegally when you don't have to. I commend the front office for their concerted effort to do nothing. I challenge all of you to pick a 10x10 foot room in your home and sit there for several hours and accomplish nothing so you can see the difficulty they face. It's a very very difficult job and in all honestly it's a job I wouldn't want and neither would you.

It's been  vewwy, vewwy quiet in here lately.