HOA requires tree removal

Our HOA Board is now requiring us to remove a red Oleander tree that was planted two years ago after approval of a tree for the front yard. They now claim that red oleander is not on the approved list. At the time of approval this tree was not on the prohibited list we were given, and a yellow oleander was on the approved shrub list. Any suggestions on how we can proceed to have the HOA reverse this decision would be appreciated. Thank you.

> Any suggestions on how we can proceed to have the HOA reverse this decision would be appreciated.

Victor, provide your copy of the approved request to the Board.

Thank you for your reply. They have a copy but say it did not specify what kind of tree.

Since their copy did not specify what tree was approved, how can they come back two years later and demand it be removed? I don't think any court in the land would find that reasonable. Harold

Technically, an oleander is not a tree but a "flowering shrub".

I've been a member of ACC, covenants committee, Secretary for several years and other committees; but I have a lot of respect for most boards and their efforts; however, here it sounds like someone has too much time on their hands. This is just too picky and it's the reason that HOA's get a bad reputation.