There’s no shortage of unusual laws affecting real estate –
far more than can be listed here. But
here are five from the last year that deserve their time in the spotlight.
1. In an attempt to stem the problem of unwanted manure left in front
of residential properties and businesses, Watertown, N.Y. is considering a law
requiring horses to wear diapers. (Watertown Daily
Times, Jan. 18, 2012)
2. Residents of Illinois (excluding Chicago) are now permitted to pain their
trees purple in order to keep trespassers of their property. (Associated Press/Chicago
Tribute, Aug. 31, 2011)
3. Hedges that that encroach on sidewalks must be kept trimmed in
Plattsburgh, N.Y. The new law allows the
city to trim overgrown hedges and bill property owners (Plattsburgh Press Republican, Nov. 3, 2011). Similar laws in Lockport, N.Y. and Harlingen,
TX, allows the town to mow residents’ lawns when grass grows over one
foot. (Buffalo news, Sept. 8, 2011; Harlingen Valley Morning Star, July 13,
2011)
4. "Toy ranches" in Pitkin County, CO, are no longer considered agricultural property (AP, Oct. 10, 2011). A property is considered a toy ranch if the
property around the house is used for grazing but the house itself isn’t
integral to the ranching operation.
5. Home owners in South Carolina who want to recycle copper pipes
must obtain a permit from their local sheriff’s office. The goal is to curb illegal stripping of
copper for cash sale to recyclers. (CBS
News Channel 7, Spartanburg, June 20, 2011)
Source: Compiled by Frederik Heller, NAR
Informational Central.
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