[Always Right]

In my opinion, anyone who would want to live in a neighborhood that has a Homeowners' Ass'n is an imbecile.

They are a neccessary evil in some cases, and I can see it in this case. Unfortunately, too often the people who take charge are little Nazis at heart. But waiting three years before taking action seems more than reasonable here.

[JamesP81]

But waiting three years before taking action seems more than reasonable here.

Do you really think sending a 3 year old to a foster home is better than leaving her with the grandparents? I can't believe we are talking about removing a child from the only family she has to satisfy HOA regs. This country's soul is ill...

[daybreakcoming]

Probably because the child is older now and able to play outside with higher visibility. I would bet most of these seniors have their little yapping dogs who get treated like royalty. But God forbid a child should live amongst them. Shame on the grandparents for wanting to live alongside these callous people to begin with. But forcing the option of placing the child in foster care is beyond the pale.

[Publius Valerius]

But waiting three years before taking action seems more than reasonable here.

I disagree. I think waiting three years was entirely unreasonable and I think it could be a problem for the homeowner's association should these people get a decent lawyer.