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 $8,000 and they put a foreclosure lien on my house,” he continued.
Action News wanted to know how that’s possible, so we took our questions to legal and safety expert Dale Carson.
“There’s an actual Florida statute that says he can display this flag,” Carson said.
Federal law from 2005 also backs that up. We reached out to the law office that reprsents the HOA and got attorney Michelle Haines. She tells me if payment is not made within 30 days, the law office can move forward with foreclosure on Murphree’s home. – See more at: http://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/news/local/veteran-may-lose-home-over-flag-fight/ngRCt/#sthash.OTe76VXL.dpuf
Shame, shame on America for allowing this man and a Veteran at that, to be treated this way !!
that is totally wrong, this is America what the hell is wrong with you people, we are Americans and proud of our flag
Perhaps its high time to make HOA’s illegal…
Iam willing to help with a donation for this vet …and help him get stained glass American flag windows !!!!
Sad but stand strong for his right
the elete control the media…they report what they are told to report…if it doesnt benefit their socialist agenda, you wont c it.
Larry, post the names if the HMO COMMITTEE and we’ll call them for you and maybe even stop by their homes to talk with reasonably
If this is true. Whoever is responsible needs shot. How utterly pathetic. Thanks liberals. Bunch of offended puss!$
“big brother” at it again!!! government should get their nose out of our business and do the job they were sent there to do!!!!! they could start by being much more careful of how they squander OUR $$$$$
Revolution is the only way, we can rid ourselves of the scourge in our country and Federal government. The people and veterans should rally around this veteran with all means available!!