The standard of appearance is very high because of the strict rules and regulation enforced by the Homeland Association. Before any changes are done on the outside of a homeowner’s house, expect for “minor repairs”, they must get the consent from the Homeland Association. The changes that go under this exterior consent are things such as: new exterior paint, driveways, doors, porches, and awnings (“Standards Concerning Exterior Changes”). The purpose of this is to keep the community’s aesthetics as close to how was when the neighborhood was originally developed. Since the neighborhood drew residents in by the unique and classic home construction, the neighborhood association is determined to maintain it as long as they can. Their efforts have been very effective, especially if one compares Paddington Court from 80 years ago to now.

This is a picture (below,left) of Paddington Court from 1928. (Houses in Homeland: a reproduction of photographs illustrating various types of houses, The Enoch Pratt Library).

This is a picture (below)of Paddington Court today; not much has changed (Taken by myself).