Disabled veteran sued by HOA over flagpole for which he has permit

HOA sues veteran over flying American flag on a flagpole

A homeowners association is suing a veteran over flying an American flag on a flagpole in his front yard. FOX 35's Marie Edinger has more learns more.

PORT ORANGE, Fla, - A Florida HOA is using a resident, a disabled veteran, over a flagpole he put up in his front yard to fly the American flag.

What we know:

The Countryside Villas PUD-3 HOA in Port Orange is suing one of its residents, a disabled veteran, over a flagpole he erected to display the American flag.

The HOA sent the homeowner a letter saying, "Permanent flag poles require approval prior to construction." They sent him warning letters, notices of fines and of increased fines, a hearing notice, and eventually served him with a lawsuit because he didn’t pay the $1,000