Comments on: Six-Year-Old Evicted — Kimberly Broffman Tossed Out Of Retirement Village

By: DoctorJudi

DoctorJudi — Sun, 15 May 2011 05:52:29 +0000

Well, thank God this made the news. Because 50 is around the corner for me, my siblings and most of our friends – and we had no inkling of the deeply disturbing environment of a ‘Age- restricted Community’.

It seems like one of the typical batsh* t crazy HOA’s that I experienced personally (and have since steered hundreds of family, friends and their friends away from buying into that type of prettified but low- class cesspool)…only with even more hate-mongering and more damaging to real quality of life, not the kind on paper. And I wouldn’t have believed it possible.

So thank you, media, you have really performed a service and probably saved many people years of
angst and buyers remorse. There is essentially NO real disclosure concerning how utterly noxious these ‘communities’ can be to the majority of regular sane, compassionate and thinking people.

It seems that some of the assholes of civilization have self- segregated and that’ is probably a good thing….but they should be required to post a warning sign at the subdivision entrance…because non-assholes really would hate to stumble unknowingly
into their midst and get stuck there years while it slowly dawns on them.

But hey, this story is far better than any ‘Warning: High Risk of Assholes Ahead’ sign. Will make sure it makes the rounds – thanks again.

Note to self: No HOA or Retirement Community. Ever.

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By: Ron B

Ron B — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 18:05:50 +0000

Wow, people. So many of you have absolutely no concern or regard for rules and contractual obligations. These grandparents bought into this community BECAUSE it is a 55 and over community. Just because their family dynamic has changed, regardless of the reasons, does not mean that the rest of the communities’ property rights and propery value should be adversely affected, which they would be if this girl were allowed to stay.

Many people have difficult circumstances develop in their lives. It is irresponsible to pass those problems on to others. They could rent an apartment until the place sells. Better, they could have priced the place to sell and still tripled their money instead of trying to reap a 300% – 500% profit for the place by pricing on the high side of the market. My understanding is that it was purchased for under $50,000 and they first put it on the market for more than $220,000. That doesn’t look like a good faith effort to sell or show a real desire to move out of the community.

Why do you feel the need to vilify these other residents for buying into a 55 and over community and then expect that it will actually be a 55 and over community? Remember, those grandparents bought in for the same reasons and protections. Shame on them for breaking their contractual obligation for more than 4 years and shame on all of you who support them.

By: J cook

J cook — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 06:09:37 +0000

Joan says “rules are rules”

Well there used to be a rule that black folks had to ride in the back of the bus!

And there used to be a rule that women could not vote.

And this HOA rule sucks worse than the gas bags commited to uphold it!

By: D Powers

D Powers — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:44:10 +0000

Joan said “rules are rules”.

Well… someone should visit that grouchy old neighborhood and get a copy of the by-laws and just see how many homeowners are breaking other rules and have HOA president Leland (mean guy) Wheeler start hounding them as much as he is this poor little girl!

I’m sure one or two rules are being broken each and every day there!
Let’s just take a look at that bitter old neighborhood with a microscope and expose everyone who isn’t in compliance!

I can imagine Leland is feeling the love right about now… and that old biddy of a woman who stuck he wrinkled mug in the camera and said they should move is also getting lots of positive vibes sent her way!

By: Ruth

Ruth — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:24:47 +0000

It is easy to be sympathetic over a 5 year old, but what happens if the community waives its rules this time and the next case is an emotional troubled teen-ager or a child whose parents have ceded him/her to the grandparents because they cannot control the child? Too bad, because if they yield on this case then a legal precedent has been set and the community could very well be stuck with the consequences. The grandparents had plenty of time to move PRIOR to the housing crash. Their procrastination is NOT the fault of the association.
Those rules are there to protect the quality of life of all the residents – others who choose to abide by them do not deserve to have their expectations destroyed.

By: joan hater

joan hater — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:23:13 +0000

Joan you sound like a bitter old woman

By: Kathy

Kathy — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:59:55 +0000

Oh my God Joan, do you know all the circumstances? Maybe 5 years ago they did not know this was going to be a permanent situation. I am sure at the time they purchased the home they did not know they would be raising a grandchild. Tell me if this happened to you would you say no I cannot love and raise my grandchild because it might upset my neighbors. If I were the Stottlers I would want to move as soon as possible. I would not want to live among people who are so cold hearted and selfish. All I can say is to those who are pushing to evict Kimberly, you had better hope to god you never face a crisis where you need your neighbors and community help and support. What ever happened to the golden rule “do unto others”, Joan if you were my neighbor I would SLAM the door in your face because it is the rule.

By: Joan

Joan — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:59:55 +0000

Oh my God they had five years to move out. Why didn’t they! Rules are rules of developments with HOA’s. Why should a Judge be brought in to make a moral decision. It’s the legal decision that matters not moral decisions. Get a motel until you sell your house grandparents! You knew the rules when you purchased your home. If circumstances change, you must change with it. Older folks purchase in 55 and over retirement developments to enjoy a quiet life.