Chickens are fascinating creatures. Observing and studying their behaviors can offer profound wisdom to humans.
Chicken are colloquially referred to as both male and female birds, but technically, “chicken” refers to the species as a whole. Hens are mature, female chickens, while roosters are mature, male chickens.
Roosters are remarkable creatures that demonstrate their leadership in several ways. Perhaps their most famous characteristic is their loud, distinctive crowing at the dawn. This daily ritual serves as both a territorial announcement and a wake-up call for the rest of the flock to get up and seize the day.
Additionally, roosters encourage and monitor social hierarchy in order to maintain harmony within the flock.
Most people are not privy to the lessons of farm animals. The vast divide between farm life and city life emerged through the Industrial Revolution. The average American no longer farms their own food.
In one quiet suburb of Orange County, the peaceful slumber of one neighborhood was loudly disrupted at 5 a.m. Residents found themselves jolted awake by the screeching sounds of animals. Confused and irritated, they wondered if they were in a dream or a nightmare. Even the most gentle of folk became irate overnight—or rather, over one morning.
One resident says “I thought I had changed my alarm clock to a rooster sound by mistake. I leaped across my bed to grab my phone and realized my alarm clock hadn’t even gone off yet because it was so early!”
It wasn’t long before the Homeowners’ Association (HOA) was flooded with complaint calls, with the well-being of the collective at stake. Like chickens in a coop, the conjoined units of a community rely on their HOA leadership to live cooperatively. In the face of any violation, including that of illegal farming activity, the HOA must act decisively.
If a resident chooses to farm chickens without compliance, they face consequences for violating health, safety, nuisance, and zoning laws. The counsel of an attorney may be indispensable in the HOA’s pursuit of recourse, including the removal of the residents from the unit and compensation to the HOA, as well as the other residents, for damages incurred.
An experienced Orange County attorney can expedite the resolution that the property manager is legally entitled to. The HOA attorney will establish the grounds for the case. For instance, the unauthorized farming of chickens in a residential zone may give rise to noise pollution and odors, as well as diseases or pest infiltration. These risks can escalate into serious and unforeseen issues for an otherwise close-knit community. Vigilante attempts may prompt the non-compliant individuals to retaliate, muddying the waters and prolonging the unrest.
As tensions boil, an HOA lawyer will take a structured and measured approach, ensuring the most effective representation of the HOA while navigating the complexities of California real estate law.
In California, HOAs are essential for enforcing community standards and preserving housing valuations. Burris Law specializes in real estate law and HOA governance, offering a commitment to representing the best interests of their clients in all legal matters of real estate. If you have questions about a real estate or HOA legal dispute, give Burris Law a call today.
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