Can I really get a citation for a chair and a crappy car in my driveway?

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I've lived in my house for over 25 years, and my house is paid off so it's MINE. So the neighborhood is ok, a bit old where the houses aren't worth much but way better than the ghetto. After I got home from work, I saw on my front door with a citation that said something about a chair being in my driveway and a vehicle (the vehicle is old and doesn't work but we keep it for my son so his insurance will be cheap). What can the police really do? It is my house and stuff. I will remove the chair but not the car. It's just sitting in the driveway. My husband and I mind our own business and dont bother anyone, and someone made a complaint about the two items! It also said something about making the neighborhood look bad... It's not like I live in the country club where that would be understandable, but this is a neighborhood that was built a little over 25 years ago!! Please let me know what your thoughts are! Thanks
 
They can't issue you a citation if there is no statute. Contest these. If there is a homeowners association, they may have changed the rules. Look into this. You may need a lawyer but just having the press make a big deal of it may help you..
 
This would be part of your city's municipal code it sounds like. About keeping junk vehicles and other such items on your yard that make it an eyesore and the community unfavorable. I know the city I work in will fine you if you park your car on your grass, or if you let your yard turn into a desert of dead weeds and dirt. Years ago, I had a car I wreck, nissan 300zx. the very tip of the front fender was just over the driveway line that separated the driveway to the sidewalk. I was cited. Seem kind of unfair because you own the land, but the law is the law unfortunately.
 
They can't issue you a citation if there is no statute. Contest these. If there is a homeowners association, they may have changed the rules. Look into this. You may need a lawyer but just having the press make a big deal of it may help you..
 
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