Grrrr…Can’t stand people like my neighbors that want to plant so much crap on such a small lot.

[Coronita]

Ok sort of peeved today. I generally am a pretty nice person (no , really I am). And my neighbor is actually a pretty nice person.

 

But when it comes to landscaping, this guy really needs professional help. What's really irritating me right now is that he unexpectedly chopped off the tree in his front "yard", and now wants to plant 3, yes three, big ass trees in in a pidly 5800+sqft lot.

 

Forget the fact that the tree they took down belongs to the city and they probably didn't get approval before they did it. Forget they they didn't even get permissions from the HOA or the neighbors that they were going to do it. What's really bugging me is they are planning on probably planting a new palm tree in front toward the side of my house, which will inevitably block part of my view.

Also for some dumbass reason, they decided to buy another tree  to plant on the backyard new the corner of the property line . I believe it's a Magnolia. And if I remember correctly, these  trees  grow big and their roots are really destructive, as one of my previous homes in the bay area had to get new  concrete work and foundation work done when one of the roots slipped underneath the slab. Not to mention that if the tree gets big, my fully sun plants are now going to be in complete shade.

You think people would be more considerate that before one does something  that  intrudes  on  another neighbor, that at least they would get an approval.

 

Also, I don't understand why people insist on cramming so much crap onto these newer homes in which the lot size is so damn small. For god sake, it's a tract home with a pidly lot. Get over it.

 

I guess I could go to the HOA and file a complaint, and go to the city to report the destruction of city property. But, anyone suggest a more tactful resolution. I really don't want to get into a pissing match. 

 

[patientrenter]

flu, I am pretty hopeless at these things in practice. As is often the case, however, the most clueless are often the first to volunteer advice, so here goes…

How about setting up some discussion with you, your neighbor, and a landscaper, so the landscaper can discuss all the pros and cons of various plants and HOA rules as if they were just giving helpful advice to two good neighbors with no gardening or other issues between them? For example, tell your neighbor that it’s great that he’s making changes, because you just happen to be talking to a really smart and helpful landscaper about what works and doesn’t work on your own lot. Ask your neighbor if he wants to sit in when the landscaper comes over next. You like your neighbor so much (you tell him) that you can just set it up so you’ll all be there, and have a few drinks and talk plants.

Just make sure the landscaper is the right guy who says the right things!

Patient renter in OC

[patientrenter]

flu, I am pretty hopeless at these things in practice. As is often the case, however, the most clueless are often the first to volunteer advice, so here goes…

How about setting up some discussion with you, your neighbor, and a landscaper, so the landscaper can discuss all the pros and cons of various plants and HOA rules as if they were just giving helpful advice to two good neighbors with no gardening or other issues between them? For example, tell your neighbor that it’s great that he’s making changes, because you just happen to be talking to a really smart and helpful landscaper about what works and doesn’t work on your own lot. Ask your neighbor if he wants to sit in when the landscaper comes over next. You like your neighbor so much (you tell him) that you can just set it up so you’ll all be there, and have a few drinks and talk plants.

Just make sure the landscaper is the right guy who says the right things!

Patient renter in OC

[NotCranky]

I have no clue what to tell you but I can tell you something at least as crazy….

My lot is 660’X 1350′ I built in the middle of it more or less to be far away from the property lines to enhance privacy. My neighbor’s lot is also roughly the same size and up hill from the rear deck of my house. His property actually continues to go up hill to a wonderful 360 degree view of mountains,evening lights,ocean(sort of) and canyons He is building 2 stories on the low side, 40 feet from the property line at the most, I mean absolutely the most and probably the only really suitable spot on his property for looking into my back yard! He also drastically reduces the desirability of the best spot on my property which also has a wonderful 360 degree view of mountains,evening lights,ocean(sort of) and canyons which is now only 150 feet from his house and soon to be a hog raising facility.We were saving it to sell after a lot split or to build a really grandiose house one day to sell. He had the gall to tell me, when I first approached him, that he was concerned that we might build in that spot and block a portion of his view! It’s a pig farm buddy. It isn’t a view! 10 feet setbacks for livestock no HOA.

[NotCranky]

I have no clue what to tell you but I can tell you something at least as crazy….

My lot is 660’X 1350′ I built in the middle of it more or less to be far away from the property lines to enhance privacy. My neighbor’s lot is also roughly the same size and up hill from the rear deck of my house. His property actually continues to go up hill to a wonderful 360 degree view of mountains,evening lights,ocean(sort of) and canyons He is building 2 stories on the low side, 40 feet from the property line at the most, I mean absolutely the most and probably the only really suitable spot on his property for looking into my back yard! He also drastically reduces the desirability of the best spot on my property which also has a wonderful 360 degree view of mountains,evening lights,ocean(sort of) and canyons which is now only 150 feet from his house and soon to be a hog raising facility.We were saving it to sell after a lot split or to build a really grandiose house one day to sell. He had the gall to tell me, when I first approached him, that he was concerned that we might build in that spot and block a portion of his view! It’s a pig farm buddy. It isn’t a view! 10 feet setbacks for livestock no HOA.

[Alex_angel]

HOAs should specifically spell out what you can and cannot plant. If those palms or magnolias are not on the list then the HOA will force him to take them down.

This reminds me of those jackasses that watch HGTV and feel that they need a water feature and basically it sounds like someone is taking a pee 24 hours a day outside. Freaking idiots.

[Alex_angel]

HOAs should specifically spell out what you can and cannot plant. If those palms or magnolias are not on the list then the HOA will force him to take them down.

This reminds me of those jackasses that watch HGTV and feel that they need a water feature and basically it sounds like someone is taking a pee 24 hours a day outside. Freaking idiots.

[Alex_angel]

By the way. You have been paying HOAs for what? This is the time to take advantage of having them. That is why people choose to live in an HOA area. Take advantage of the money that you have been paying every month and stop this fool in his tracks.

[Alex_angel]

By the way. You have been paying HOAs for what? This is the time to take advantage of having them. That is why people choose to live in an HOA area. Take advantage of the money that you have been paying every month and stop this fool in his tracks.

[FoamFinger1]

Is HOA french for chainsaw ? 🙂

[FoamFinger1]

Is HOA french for chainsaw ? 🙂

[NotCranky]

LOOK MOM!!!! BITTER HOME OWNERS!!!!

[NotCranky]

LOOK MOM!!!! BITTER HOME OWNERS!!!!

[Alex_angel]

Rustico, do I sense sarcasm here?

[Alex_angel]

Rustico, do I sense sarcasm here?

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