Ok I didn't really want to bring this up because well I just didn't BUT I will.
I HAVE seen a copy of the neighborhood covenants from where this gentleman lives. Before you with your Johnnie Cochran approach ask
...NO I didn't see the actual copy that he signed but was told that every property owner in the neighborhood signs the exact same documents.
It does not mention flagpoles in particular BUT the HOA like most has an Architectural Committee that has to approve any changes/construction that you do to your property that can be seen from the street or from a neighbor's house.
He did not get approval for this and they have the legal right to not allow it if they so desire.
I personally wished (saying this for the umpteenth time) that they would just allow the old guy to have his pole and now they have.
Ok why have I seen these documents ? Here is the part I didn't really care to post.
My in-laws also live in Richmond, Va where this is taking place and have a redneck neighbor that loves to fly his Conferate Flag.
Well guess what ? He is ready to do battle with the HOA in his subdivision because some of his neighbors complained about his flag and the HOA sent a letter to him and asked him not to fly it. They didn't demand that he takes it down and I don't even think they can but he's gearing up and has been paying attention to this other issue since it's local and also in the national news.
That's all I got.
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