I found a bit more information about this story at http://www.sptimes.com/2007/04/01/news_pf/Northpinellas/Grandparents_sued_for.shtml
What I learned is that these grandparents did not purchase this home and all of the HOA rules that came with it. The wife (grandmother) inherited the home from her parents.
They do NOT allow their granddaughter to ride her Big Wheels down the streets, which would indicate that they are trying to keep a low profile until they can get their home sold.
The child isn’t even at home during the day while the grandmother works. The grandmother drops her off at day care at 8:30 a.m. and picks her up at 6:00 p.m.
The grandmother works. The grandfather is disabled with liver disease, heart problems and other health conditions.
From the article, “”We just want a chance to sell our house for a decent price, so we can afford to move,” Judie Stottler said.”
It sure appears as if this family is trying to do the best they can do, and while they’re house is on the market, they appear to be trying to keep their granddaughter out of public view so as not to disturb the neighbors. The child isn’t even home during the day. They take her to the park to play, not outside of their home.
I hope more people come forward to help, and those that are making life even more difficult for this family need to stop and think about life’s priorities.
Good work, Chena!
Many posters seem to be entirely ignorant of property laws.
One of my elderly relatives owns many acres of property, and a very modest single family home, in the panhandle area.
Her only living son does not have the financial resources to afford to keep his “inheritance” and retain the property that has been “owned” by his family for well over 100 years.
No HOA is involved in this situation, but it is a fact of life for many native Floridians.