Some ordinances just don't make sense.

Recently the lovely municipals in the little known city of Walworth, Wisconsin decided that they need to crack down on the car congestion in this town of a bustling 2,000 residents. They changed the rules on visitors who need to park their cars, but nary a sign or public notice to be found....this is where my little tale begins.

My boyfriend lives in an apartment complex in Walworth. One day last month after visiting, I come out to my car in the morning to find a friendly little yellow tag with a violation for parking in the apartment complex parking lot. O.K.,no signs, but I get it. It's for residents and even though I'd parked there many times before, it was time for them to let me no I had overstayed the welcome. Warning# 1.

So,I parked my car on the street. No signs stating I couldn't,so I did. The next day, I come out to my car to find a ticket. Apparently you cannot park your car between the hours of 4-6 a.m. on the street. So I paid the $50 and asked the clerk at the police station, "So where should I park",her reply,"Good question,I don't know".

Seemed like the Village of Walworth had decided that I need to build a garage in the sky.

Well, I chocked it up as a loss and found a workaround. I now call the police station and leave a voice mail on their machine with my car,make, model and location. Seems to be serving their needs for now.

My loss was only $50, but dirty little secrets in real estate cost much more.

• Undisclosed or covered up water leaks, mold or foundation seepage.
• Fences that have been built outside of the homeowner's lot line and encroaching on their neighbor's property.
• Sneaky rennovations and home upgrades that are not up to code and don't have proper permits.
  

Do the right thing and disclose.

It's a funny thing about secrets, dirty or not, they have a way of catching up to you.