Housing No-No’s You Never Knew
Land of the free, you say? Well, not if you want to wrestle a bear in Alabama or your kid wants to build a snowman bigger than him or herself on school property in Alaska! We’ve searched the data at dumblaws.com and found that even on your own property there are a surprising number of things you aren’t allowed to do (technically, that is).
Thinking of Remodeling Your Bathroom?
Homeowners in Kansas City, Missouri beware, as the installation of a four-legged bathtub with toes that resemble those of an animal is prohibited. In California, it is illegal to eat an orange while in the bathtub, no matter what its design!
Landscaping Quandaries
In a shocking step to a more Americana America, Seaside, Florida has a law on the books requiring that all houses must have white picket fences and full-width, two-story porches (in Columbus, Georgia it would be illegal to sit on those porches in an indecent position).
Lawn work can be a drag, but if you live in Pueblo, Colorado, keep up with your weeding as it is illegal to let a dandelion grow within city limits.
Homeowners in California should make sure that their drainage is adequate (or keep a congenial demeanor after each rain storm) because it’s illegal to prevent children from playfully jumping over puddles of water.
The holidays are on their way, but be careful if you live in Maine where a person can be fined for having Christmas decorations up after January 14th.
Behind Closed Doors
Though there are all sorts of laws pertaining to behavior in public, these laws prove that big brother is watching in ways you might not expect.
Don’t expect your dog to sit, roll over, or play dead in Hartford, Connecticut where it’s illegal to educate a canine.
Are your windows secure? In Massachusetts they better be, as snoring is illegal unless all bedroom windows are shut and securely locked.
If you’re planning on installing a basement bar in Mount Laurel, New Jersey go easy on the libations, as it is illegal to get drunk and annoy others in your house.
Knowing the difference between a Monet and a Manet is important in Wyoming, where all new buildings that cost over $100,000 to build must have 1% of funds spent on art work for the building.
