US EditionFlorida Mom Spent a Week in Jail for What Began as HOA Violations over Brown Grass
RIVERVIEW, FLORIDA, JUL 14 – Irena Green was jailed after escalating disputes with her homeowners association over lawn care rules amid drought restrictions, marking a rare use of contempt charges, officials said.
- Irena Green, a Hillsborough County homeowner, spent seven days in jail after being held in contempt over HOA lawn violations involving brown grass.
- The conflict arose when Green did not accept a mandatory pre-suit mediation offer and subsequently missed a court hearing last July, during which the judge issued her an ultimatum.
- Green chose to represent herself and submitted a handwritten response that was dismissed by both the HOA and the judge; she also claimed that she did not receive a direct notice to attend the hearing held in August.
- Green expressed regret over not securing legal representation, while legal experts emphasized the importance of complying with judicial orders, and Boudreaux described being jailed without bond as an uncommon and severe action.
- This case highlights strict HOA enforcement powers, the importance of following court orders, and the risks homeowners face when disputing HOA rules over minor property issues.
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