In a shocking move, the Clay County Commissioners have voted to allow HOA's to seize vehicles parked on the streets. The decision was made using a loophole in the law that considers anything curbside, except USPS approved mailboxes, to be considered garbage and therefore public property.
HOA's have been lobbying Florida legislators for decades to make it illegal to park on the streets in neighborhoods, claiming that it causes congestion and lowers property values. Now, with the new loophole, they finally have the power to take matters into their own hands.
In an interview with one of the HOA representatives, they explained their excitement about the new law. "We've been waiting for this moment for years," they said. "Finally, we can rid our streets of those unsightly cars and make our neighborhood look pristine."
The HOA's have already begun patrolling the streets, looking for any vehicles parked in violation of the new law. They have even hired a private towing company to assist them in the process.
However, some residents are not happy about the new development. "This is outrageous," said one homeowner. "I pay my taxes and have every right to park on the street. It's not fair that the HOA can just take my car away."
The Clay County Commissioners have not yet responded to the backlash, but rumors suggest that they may be considering a revision to the law. Until then, residents are advised to be cautious about where they park their cars, or risk having them taken away by the HOA.
In the meantime, the HOA's are celebrating their victory, and looking forward to a neighborhood free of parked cars. "It's a beautiful thing," they said. "Finally, we can take control of our streets and make them the way they were meant to be." ~ J. K. Satire.