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I recently moved into a non-HOA neighborhood in Southeast Portland. We have several lots that have broken down equipment, vehicles, etc... It's pretty unsightly

by kodah 4y ago

I recently moved into a non-HOA neighborhood in Southeast Portland. We have several lots that have broken down equipment, vehicles, etc... It's pretty unsightly to the extent that my guy can't even use his driveway. None of what I've mentioned is my business. Where it becomes the cities business is if it becomes an environmental hazard or a hazard to the neighbors (eg: fire hazard). Not liking the way your neighbors house is arranged is simply not good enough reason to bring in the powers of a higher authority. If laws like this were really trying to go after environmental impacts then the city could mandate that cars get put over an fluid reservoir. You can buy them super cheap at most stores and we used them in the military because of similar concerns with JP-8 and oil.

brewdad 4y ago
My neighbor has had junk and household replacement parts in his yard for years. He started a major home renovation then his wife got sick and eventually passed. A few months later, he moved in with his mother to provide her long-term care. His son still lived in the house but repairs stalled obviously. It's been about 5 years and they've really made progress this year. Eventually this home will be a real asset to the neighborhood but I've been really happy for our fence the past few years.
- kodah 4y ago
  That's pretty much the same attitude I take. Our yard is pristine because I walk the grounds and pick up trash that blows in, I take care of my trees and gardens, I like working on the house, I have places to securely store tools, and I have a job that pays me well and gives me time to live my life. A lot of people don't have that. In life I try to walk the line of, "You can do whatever you want until your actions violate my rights in some significant way."
  - giantg2 4y ago
    My attitude is that if I really don't like something about your property, like tall grass, peeling paint, etc, then I should offer to help you fix it. Not necessarily paying for materials, but just the labor part is usually a huge burden to many, such as the elderly. Hey, I have a lawn mower. It's no big deal to mow your lawn once in a while for you. Usually I'm too lazy to care about minor stuff like tall grass. I did help a neighbor fix a downspout since the contractor said she'd need fascia to put in a modern gutter and wanted $1k to do it. One hour of my time and about $25 in parts and scraps later, she has a working downspout. Isn't this what being neighbors is supposed to be?
    - kodah 4y ago
      That's just being a good neighbor I think. As far as communities go, people like you and I make good neighbors. The folks I was referencing have power and control complexes with a side of selfish motivations.

by kodah 4y ago

brewdad 4y ago

My neighbor has had junk and household replacement parts in his yard for years. He started a major home renovation then his wife got sick and eventually passed. A few months later, he moved in with his mother to provide her long-term care. His son still lived in the house but repairs stalled obviously. It's been about 5 years and they've really made progress this year. Eventually this home will be a real asset to the neighborhood but I've been really happy for our fence the past few years.

kodah 4y ago
That's pretty much the same attitude I take. Our yard is pristine because I walk the grounds and pick up trash that blows in, I take care of my trees and gardens, I like working on the house, I have places to securely store tools, and I have a job that pays me well and gives me time to live my life. A lot of people don't have that. In life I try to walk the line of, "You can do whatever you want until your actions violate my rights in some significant way."
- giantg2 4y ago
  My attitude is that if I really don't like something about your property, like tall grass, peeling paint, etc, then I should offer to help you fix it. Not necessarily paying for materials, but just the labor part is usually a huge burden to many, such as the elderly. Hey, I have a lawn mower. It's no big deal to mow your lawn once in a while for you. Usually I'm too lazy to care about minor stuff like tall grass. I did help a neighbor fix a downspout since the contractor said she'd need fascia to put in a modern gutter and wanted $1k to do it. One hour of my time and about $25 in parts and scraps later, she has a working downspout. Isn't this what being neighbors is supposed to be?
  - kodah 4y ago
    That's just being a good neighbor I think. As far as communities go, people like you and I make good neighbors. The folks I was referencing have power and control complexes with a side of selfish motivations.