My mother is 90 years old and has lived at Laughlin Ranch for 19 years. When I need to take her somewhere, I open the garage door to prepare for our departure. Going back into the house to assist her out to the car is often necessary. Sometimes, it takes a few moments as she may forget something and it is crucial to get her ready for the ride. Recently, our Homeowners Association put in place a rule that is causing quite a bit of stress: if your garage door is open, you must be standing in the garage or risk incurring a $100 fine if security passes by.

At this time we have been ordered to pay $100 for a violation incurred at 1:47 pm on 4/28/25. The first violation was 4/3/25 at 11:30 am. My mother Barbara Sperry called HOAMCO after we received the first letter of violation with a warning. They told her not to worry about it, everything was fine. So we were shocked to get this $100 fine in the mail. We are very helpful to our neighbors as well. So if we open our garage door to place a neighbor’s package that was delivered to them into their house then that is a violation. If we put a neighbor’s trash cans in the back of their house and leave our garage door open then we are in violation. If our door is open and we have to get something in our backyard for trash disposal and are not in our garage then that is a violation. 



This rule is not only impractical but punishing for residents who are using their garages appropriately. Living in Bullhead City, AZ, where the temperatures can soar exceptionally high, it’s a common practice for homeowners to use their garages as more than just storage units. They provide a space to stay cool, protect vehicles from the elements, and even allow for airflow and ventilation after a hot day. This stringent rule disrupts not only these practices but also burdens people like me who are taking care of elderly family members.



According to the latest data, the population in Bullhead City has a substantial percentage of elderly residents, similar to my mother, who often require more time and assistance. This additional oversight by the security services only adds stress and financial strain.

It is reasonable to ensure neighborhood security and maintain community standards, but imposing a $100 fine for merely taking a momentary step inside one’s home while the garage door is open is excessive and unreasonable. A fair compromise is necessary—perhaps a tag system where residents can notify security of exceptions or extending the grace period.

I urge the Laughlin Ranch Homeowners Association to reconsider this rule, taking into account the real everyday needs of residents, especially those who are elderly or who are caregivers managing multiple priorities. By signing this petition, you are supporting a call for fairer, more considerate regulations that reflect the needs of our diverse community. Please sign to support changes to this unreasonable rule.