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Don't worry about the law taking sides against the old lady. American law is better than that (mostly!)
domini,
In a neighborhood over 40 years old, there's unlikely to be a homeowners association that enforces codes, such as you mention that keep newer developments up to snuff or under boot, depending on one's perspective. I think we can assume the oleander planter, prior to going to the significant expense and legal liability of encroachment, did her darnedest to sic the law on that poor old woman. Little doubt, to her consternation, she was told by the police no health code violations existed, and what's merely unsightly isn't unlawful. (Tall enough grass is actually a health hazard known to attract rats and poisonous snakes.)
Thank you, domini, for a wholly decent posting.