A social media user was outraged by the rules of a homeowners association in his area and shared the unreasonable restrictions online.

They job discovery in an anti-HOA subredditwhere many commenters were equally frustrated with the restriction.

“HOA no bird feeders allowed,” the original poster said, sharing a screenshot of part of a list of rules.

Indeed, section 2.14 reads: “Nest boxes and bird feeders. Are not permitted in order to reduce avian attraction, which may result in fecal droppings and seed waste, which may attract rodents and snakes that attack rodents.”

This would be a disappointing rule for many owners who enjoy feeding and watching birds. Indeed, attracting and supporting wildlife is a major objective of many pollinator gardens And rewilding sites.

Luckily for the OP, they don’t live here HOA. “Luckily, it’s not my HOAbut I absolutely hate this little tyranny”, they clarified in a comment.

“The worst part is that most people move to Fort Collins because of the proximity to nature, but then petty tyrants do things like this in the name of property values ​​using poor logic born of “Ignorance and malice. They don’t realize they have access to birds and birdsong INCREASES property values ​​compared to a place devoid of life or full of human noise pollution,” the Redditor added.

The screenshot also included some other nasty rules. There is a rule against birdbaths that supports the “no bird feeders” rule, as well as a ban on carports and fabric awnings that seems to be just about appearance.

There are also rules dictating how owners can track multiple save money and environmentally friendly practices. THE HOA places heavy limits on clotheslines, which are the most energy-efficient way to dry clothes; and compost, which helps recycle food scraps and garden waste into natural fertilizer.

Should HOAs be able to force homeowners to change yards?

Absolutely not

Yes, that’s part of the deal

Only in extreme circumstances

We should ban HOAs

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It is possible to change the rules if you live with a restrictive HOA. However, this can be difficult and in doing so many people are unable to fully enjoy their property.

“What a horrible place to live,” one commenter commented said.

“My neighbor (spreads) seeds on his patio. I would do that,” another Reddit user said.

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