Charlotte resident criticizes neighbor's 'tacky' 20-foot-tall Halloween decoration, gets encouraged to join HOA: 'Is there an ordinance against this?'

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Remy Millisky • Writer and Editor
Oct 25, 2025 5:00 PM EDT

While those giant 20-foot-skeleton decorations used to be a cute rarity that might make you stop and stare, they're now widespread. People really love them! They're almost as common as big blowup ghosts or colorful plastic pumpkins. I think part of why the 20-foot-skeletons were so appealing was that they caught you off guard – you were never expecting to see such a thing, and they're just massive! Now that they're commonplace, though, they may have lost some of their appeal, as this Charlotte, NC resident is happy to echo. This person just isn't a fan of how big the decorations are (which is kind of the whole point of them anyway). They're complaining that they're as tall as their house. And they want to take action — they asked if there's anything they can do to get them taken down. 

One commenter urged this person to join an HOA. With this kind of neighborly nitpicking, they'd be great at the HOA lifestyle! But from a more practical standpoint, there probably isn't anything this person can do to get their neighbor to take down their giant skeleton. They aren't hurting anyone, after all. If they can't beat them, this person could always join them in decking out their house in a manner they see fit. If they want to take a stand, maybe they could start a new trend by putting dozens of mini skeletons scattered throughout their yard. Be the change you want to see in the world! 

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    'Anything I can do about neighbor with [a] horrible Halloween decoration?'

    Yard full of Halloween decorations: large skeleton dog, human-sized skeleton with hands raised, giant spider, small skeletons, and in foreground an arch made of plastic bones
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    My neighbor decided to put up a 20ft+ tall skeleton in their front yard on September 16. I swear, it's as tall as their 2-story house.
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    It's incredibly tacky and visible from my yard even though there are bushes in between us.
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    In Charlotte, do we have any recourse against neighbors who put up crazy holiday decorations? Is there an ordinance against this?
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    mil... Not your lawn, not your business. People have the right to be tacky.
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    pal... Install a taller skeleton to intimidate their skeletons
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    furi... wait till after halloween and the problem will fix itself
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    Env... Here's what I would do if I were you: Get over it
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    [de... Just hope they don't leave it up and do this during xmas.
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    Very cute, very festive

    Skeleton decoration climbing ladder next to brightly lit Christmas tree, on right a giant skeleton places string of lights on house roof
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    This person didn't hold back

    Ch... Move to an HOA neighborhood where you belong.
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    ved... Leave the Halloween fanatics alone. We get one time of the year to let our freak flags fly.
    via u/Consistent_Math_6409
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    Blonde woman in white shirt pouts with face in hands, in background are Halloween decorations including jack o lanterns and ghost
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    Is it creating a tangible nuisance or otherwise impacting your daily life? No? Then keep to yourself.
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    Ss... I'll be honest you sound exhausting.
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    Stay indoors and close your blinds. A 20ft skeleton sounds awesome.
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    Little boy in black bone shirt and little girl in red cape scream at two people dressed like ghosts
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    Cro... This is sad. God forbid there's halloween spirit in the neighborhood.
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    Hey Karen! I hope you're doing well. The only thing that you can do is report it to your HOA. Please read through all
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    of the by-laws before you to that though. Be sure to help us posted!
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    Front porch with brightly lit Halloween decorations including 4 jack o lanterns and a plastic ghost
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