Also, if the article was correct about the city trying to enforce HOA compliance rather than an actual city ordinance.
Because if true, his estate/heirs might have a nice case for a wrongful death suit.
Probably both involved. That’s the way it is in our Town. The HOA has their rule and it is the same as the Town Ordinance although the Town Ordinance covers more items.
“City Code Enforcement” folks...not HOA