AJL wrote:
On Wed, 16 May 2012 05:46:43 -0500, "HeyBub"
wrote:

"[HOUSTON] Just a few weeks ago, after the birth of their son, [the
homeowner] had burglar bars installed. But now the homeowners
association said the bars hurt property values and must come down
immediately. And if they don't it will start fining the [homeowner]
$200 a day."

Same old story. Baby in danger! Vet ordered to take flag down! Ect
ect! Call the media cause they always love it. Going after the nasty
old HOAs always sells newspapers.

The other side is the same old story too. Buy a house, sign for the
rules, then cry loudly when you get caught breaking them.

Probably irrelevant. I doubt there's a restriction in the covenants
specifically mentioning "burglar bars" or similar. Further, some neighbors
HAVE burglar bars on their houses. After finding nothing in the rules on
point and seeing similar devices installed, what's a homeowner to conclude?