The Ghestapo strikes again

The woman has done it this time... She reported my dog not being on a leash to the neighborhood management company. I have received a certified letter, costing about $5, telling me that repeated calls were made regarding several incidents of my dog not being on a leash, and that I did not pick up after him. All I have to say to that, is if they are going to lie like that, and spend $5 to make a deal about this... Then they have got themselves a war.

The process of these notifications is based on nothing. In all actuality the Board could send a ficticious letter to anyone they don't like, claiming any violation they want, and after the third offense, they can fine me or any other person $100, per offense, but no more than $1,000. And since these people are nothing more important than a neighbor living a few doors down... Their powers over other neighbors are considerable, dare I say unconstitutional.

I plan to challenge them this week with a letter demanding evidence of the incident. Without any proof on their part, how can they claim to have the authority to fine me?

We shall see what they say when I present this letter, and then soon I will also try to pass a bylaw that limits their terms in office, and make each position on the board directly elected by the people. Currently the five member board, once elected, decides amongst themselves who will hold what office. That is undemocratic, and has hurt this neighborhood for too long.