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HOA removes Little Free Library from resident's front yard
Ohio HOA forces family to remove Little Free Library box by Sept 30 after citing yard storage violation
In brief
Ohio HOA forces family to remove Little Free Library box by Sept 30 after citing yard storage violation HOA requires removal of Little Free Library box from front yard despite family's efforts to share books with children Originally reported by Valleynewslive.
HOA demands library removal
Lawrence Community Management Group ordered Lana Carter to remove Little Free Library box by Sept 30, citing yard storage violations
“We have a fiduciary duty to act fairly, legally, and in the best interests of the association as a whole”
Family's book sharing initiative
Lana Carter installed the box in late June after moving from Denver, where their neighborhood had eight Little Free Libraries
“So we have three grandchildren, and anytime they would visit, they would say, from the time they were two and four, can we go to the little libraries?”
HOA's storage rule violation
HOA board cited rule 9.2.5 on front porch storage, declaring standalone box unauthorized storage
“The little library must be removed from your front yard by Wednesday, September 30, 2026”
HOA offers alternative location
HOA proposed moving the box to community recreation area, but it's half a mile from Carter's home
“We are volunteer stewards for literacy”
Family's community impact
Box became popular stop for children and grandparents, with grandkids asking to visit story time
“The little one says, can we go to story time?”
In short
HOA requires removal of Little Free Library box from front yard despite family's efforts to share books with children
