The Brief
- Ariel Barner, received a legal notice from her homeowner’s association (HOA) for her son playing on a community magnolia tree near his bus stop.
- The HOA is concerned about liability issues if the child gets injured, and they have demanded a payment for legal fees.
- Barner plans to consult with an attorney to decide her next steps in addressing the HOA’s actions.
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A Central Florida mother is pushing back against her homeowners association after receiving a legal notice accusing her of violating community rules because her 5-year-old son likes to swing from a magnolia tree near his bus stop.
The backstory:
Ariel Barner’s five-year-old son, Owen, enjoys swinging from a magnolia tree near his bus stop in the Riverchase community in East Orange County. …