guest blog by Nila Ridings
It’s been almost two months (7/7/14) since I wrote about Wilbur the pig that provides companionship and comfort to the Halpern children.
Nothing has been settled and the parents and pig are appearing on a radio show to explain their side of the story. They have now received a $1,000 fine but the HOA attorney, Ryan Aboud knows nothing about that. The property manager and board members aren’t speaking about it…so who has what trick up their sleeve now?
Ward just wrote about heart problems versus neighborhood relations. We just had two American journalists beheaded on foreign soil by terrorists. The economy we are hearing is near collapse. We are approaching the 13th anniversary of the worst attacks on American soil on 9/11/01.
And…Cypress Woods wants to keep battling over a pig??? Please, tell me this is not so!
I have a question for Mr. Ryan Aboud. The Halperns now have a pro bono attorney helping them. If you were handling this case pro bono for the HOA would it keep raging on? Or is it the billable hours that are making Wilbur the most sought after HOA pig? It’s time to STOP the madness Mr. Aboud.
(link to Sun Sentinel story about Wilbur)
I have been writing to media reporters that are bringing HOA issues to the attention of the general public. We need to thank them for shining a light on the many, many issues that occur on a DAILY basis in HOAs.
Wilbur is clearly a household pet, not an animal raised as livestock for profit or sustenance.
I see the petition has exceeded its goal of 1000 signatures. Kudos to the pro bono attorney, whose name was not mentioned in the article. I have Liked the Facebook page to keep track of what happens next.