Veteran Larry Murphfree from Jacksonville, FL was fined $8000 and had a foreclosure lien placed on his home for putting a small American flag in his flowerpot – even though he had a legal right to do so. If he doesn’t pay within 30 days he might lose his home.
“I want it to go away. It’s such a minor little thing and they keep coming after me,” he explained.
“They” is Murphree’s homeowner’s association. He’s lived in the Sweetwater community for years, and been at odds with the HOA for more than two. All over a flag. The veteran decided to put one in his flower pot, and has been fined as a result.
“They just sent me a letter that says I owe them around $8,000 and they put a foreclosure lien on my house,” he continued.
Action News wanted to know how that’s possible, so we took our questions to legal and safety expert Dale Carson.
“There’s an actual Florida statute that says he can display this flag,” Carson said.
Federal law from 2005 also backs that up. We reached out to the law office that reprsents the HOA and got attorney Michelle Haines. She tells me if payment is not made within 30 days, the law office can move forward with foreclosure on Murphree’s home. – See more at: http://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/news/local/veteran-may-lose-home-over-flag-fight/ngRCt/#sthash.OTe76VXL.dpuf
Where’s the outstanding lawyer?
IF YOU LIVE AROUND PEOPLE LIKE THAT—- WHY DON’T YOU START PICKING ON THEM AND COMPLAINING?
This is SUCH a TRAVESTY
NOT GOOD ! ……. Without Any Notification’s ? ………. WHY ? …… HE SHOULD PAY ? ………. AND WHY? ……….. HE MIS JUDGE FOR THAT REASON . ……. MAYBE THAT IS ONLY A TOY ! …….. IT IS SO SAD TO KNOW THIS .
HIRE An ATTORNEY & SUE THE HOA!!!
This is the Stupidist thing I have ever Heard, Is this still USA !!
Rediculous!!
What happened to freedom full of it…you will win Mr Murphee god bless u and don’t give in to those greedy mongrels
Tell them to stick it up there butt. Who are these idiots.
Post the judges name.
And the name of the neighbor hood association.