# 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
- Title: HOA removes Little Free Library from resident's front yard
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: little free library, hoa, lawrence community management group, north ridgeville, ohio, residents, front yard, book sharing, community recreation area, storage bylaws, news, local
- Source: Valleynewslive — https://valleynewslive.com/2026/09/18/hoa-removes-little-free-library-residents-front-yard-heres-why
- Published: 2026-09-18T16:13:29.439+00:00
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- Topics: little free library, hoa, lawrence community management group, north ridgeville, ohio, residents, front yard, book sharing, community recreation area, storage bylaws, news, local
## 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?
## Key takeaway

HOA requires removal of Little Free Library box from front yard despite family's efforts to share books with children