Stay Informed: Deed Enforcement in the Hood

At the WTCMUD1 board meeting on January 15, 2025, a resident bravely stepped up to the

podium, seeking clarity on a deed restriction about car repairs. The restriction disallows anything

beyond "minor emergency repairs" unless done in an enclosed garage or other structure.

Spoiler Alert: The Reply Was Totally Wrong.

The answer given by Chris Rocco (newest member of the Deed Enforcement Committee) at the meeting? (Timestamp: 11:04 - 12:11) False. Misleading. And not in line

with the district’s actual Deed Enforcement Policy.

Permission Slip? Hard Pass.

First things first: You do not need to ask for permission or notify Inframark (the operator) about

anything related to deed enforcement. Period. Inframark’s job doesn’t include playing mechanic

matchmaker or monitoring your driveway. Their role in deed enforcement? Zilch. Zero. Nada.

If new board members (especially those on the Deed Enforcement Committee) had bothered to read the district’s policies, rate orders, or even the last

two years of meeting minutes, they’d know this. Instead, we get nonsense statements, like claims

that Inframark enforces deed restrictions and will help you find a mechanic if your repair takes

too long. Smack forehead here.

Let’s be clear: Inframark has as much business enforcing deeds as your dog has enforcing

bedtime.

The Golden Rule: No Complaints, No Problem.

Here’s the deal: You can do whatever you want on your property, as long as your neighbors

aren’t complaining. Want to rebuild your carburetor on the driveway while blasting '80s rock?

Cool.

• Got a car engine on cinder blocks in your yard? No problem.

• Building a spaceship in your garage? Live your dream.

• Want a backyard zoo with chickens, a rooster, and a donkey? Go for it.

But the moment a neighbor raises their hand to complain? Cue the drama. At that point, the

committee evaluates, and the entire board must vote on a course of action.

Guardrails, Not Green Lights.

Here’s what keeps the board from turning into a kangaroo court: No two board members acting

as a committee can make unilateral decisions. These guardrails exist to prevent shady backroom

deals, personal vendettas, or absurd abuses of power (like imposing fines without due process).

The Takeaway:

If someone tries to sell you on the idea that you need "permission" to do something on your own

property, hand them a flashlight—they’re lost in the dark.

So as long as you’re not breaking the law or igniting World War III with your neighbors, your

property is yours to enjoy. Fix cars, host your garage band, build the next great invention—live

your life. If your neighbors complain, well, consider it your ticket to the next live-action soap

opera at the board meeting.

And hey, bring popcorn. It’s gonna be a show.