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TexasTowelie

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2. The man did have some extenuating circumstances.

Reply to Maraya1969 (Reply #1)

Sun May 2, 2021, 04:56 PM

May 2021

While he was away to take care of his mother's estate, the person that he hired to mow his lawn during his absence died unexpectedly. I agree that code enforcement is necessary since some people won't be bothered to maintain their lawns, but at the same time there should be some latitude to waive or lower the fines when the circumstances warrant it. They should also cap the fines at an amount such as $5,000 or $10,000 so that things don't get out of hand.

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Lawn police trim $30,000 from Florida man who violates the 10-inch rule [View all] TexasTowelie May 2021 OP

Florida is filled with lawn care companies. They don't cost that much. I pay Maraya1969 May 2021 #1

The man did have some extenuating circumstances. TexasTowelie May 2021 #2

Yes. I think those circumstances should have resulted in some reduction in fines. hlthe2b May 2021 #3

I hate lawns I_UndergroundPanther May 2021 #4

I kind of agree with you jimfields33 May 2021 #5

there's the rub onethatcares May 2021 #6