“Grass Is for Growing, Not for Parking”

A Sitcom-Worthy Guide to Outdoor Do’s and Don’ts from Hope Property Investments

Meet your new neighbors on Lawnmower Lane:

• Jamie – trying their best but… not reading the lease

• Chris – friendly next-door neighbor and unofficial HOA of the block

• Angel – the account manager who’s seen it all

• And one yard that’s about to go from “welcome home” to “what happened here?”

Scene 1: The Driveway Dilemma

Jamie pulls into their new home at 34 Lawnmower Lane and thinks,

“Driveway’s full… no biggie—I’ll just park on the grass.”

Cue angelic thunder and a giant sign flashing:
“$25 A DAY FINE – DO NOT PARK ON THE GRASS.”

Why Not?

• It kills the lawn

• It damages underground systems

• It costs money to fix

• And it’s a lease violation

That vehicle is getting towed faster than you can say “I was just unloading groceries!”

Chris from next door leans over the fence, sipping coffee:

“Hope’s got a rule: if it’s green and grows, don’t park on it.”

Scene 2: The Trampoline Tragedy

Jamie sets up a brand-new trampoline for their niece's birthday party.
Kids are bouncing. Laughter fills the air. Until…

The lease says:
"No trampolines allowed. At all. Ever. No exceptions."

Why? Because they’re a massive liability. And a shortcut to court if someone gets hurt. That $100 birthday party could cost you $500 in fines and a lease termination notice.

Chris gives Jamie a look.

“Bounce your rent check, not your relatives.”

Scene 3: The Pool Problem

July heat kicks in. Jamie buys an above-ground pool at the local mega-mart—36 inches of splashy fun. They fill it up, post it on TikTok, and forget the rule...

No above-ground pools over 13 inches high.
Anything more? Must go. Fast.
Even the shallow ones need to be emptied after every use and kept off the grass.

Angel calls:

“Hey Jamie, it’s not a waterpark. Please remove the pool by end of day—or expect a fine and potential lease action.”

Scene 4: Welcome to Trash Mountain

Jamie’s weekend project? Cleaning out the garage.
The result? A front-yard display of:

• 3 tires

• 1 busted recliner

• A mattress

• A mysterious “vintage” treadmill

Big mistake.

Hope Property Investments does not run a landfill.

• Tires? $50 per tire removal fee

• Furniture? Not allowed in the yard

• Mattresses? Please… just don’t

Chris walks by and mutters,

“That’s not ‘curb appeal,’ that’s ‘court date waiting to happen.’”

Scene 5: Lawn of the Living Dread

Jamie lets the grass grow knee-high. The shrubs have become a jungle. There’s even a vine trying to open the front door.

Lease Rule 3.1: You are responsible for yard care.

• Mow the lawn

• Pull the weeds

• Trim the bushes

• Keep it tidy

Fail to do so? We’ll hire pros, and you’ll get the bill.

Chris, now holding hedge clippers like a lawn ninja, offers this wisdom:

“If the Amazon rainforest is creeping into your living room, it’s time to mow.”

Final Scene: Redemption Arc

Jamie reads the lease (finally), fixes the yard, ditches the pool, parks in the driveway, and becomes the outdoor MVP of Lawnmower Lane.

Angel sends a cheerful email:

“Great job bringing everything into compliance! Thanks for keeping your home—and our neighborhood—beautiful.”

Moral of the Story

Your lease isn’t just paperwork—it’s the playbook to being a great tenant. When it comes to the outside of your home, here’s your cheat sheet:

• Park in the driveway or designated spaces

• Never park on grass

• Keep lawn, bushes, and flowerbeds neat

• No trampolines or tall pools

• No tires, appliances, mattresses, or mystery trash piles

• Be proud of your yard—and your lease record

Need a refresher on your outdoor rules?
Call us at 770-583-8864 or email tenant@hopega.com
We’re here to help you thrive—not just survive.