Billionaire Elon Musk’s $6 million mansion in West Lake Hills, Texas, is sparking controversy among local residents due to its construction and ongoing operations. The six-bedroom estate has been accused of violating city ordinances and causing a ruckus with the billionaire’s staff.
Billionaire Elon Musk‘s $6 million mansion in West Lake Hills, Texas, is causing a stir among local residents. The six-bedroom estate, which sits off a narrow public road in the middle of a residential neighborhood, has been the subject of numerous complaints regarding its construction and ongoing operations.
To boost security, Musk erected a 16-foot chain-link fence around his property, exceeding the allowed height by a full ten feet. ‘The new fence is ‘a monstrosity’ that blocks our view,’ said a local resident. The construction of the fence and metal gate resulted in six city ordinances being violated, with no necessary permits obtained prior to completion. Despite attempts to rectify the situation, the process remains ongoing.
Musk‘s staff has been accused of causing a ruckus among neighbors, including transporting service employees to other houses, leaving their cars on quiet streets, and hauling laundry back and forth. ‘Transporting service employees to other houses, leaving their cars on our quiet streets, hauling laundry to and fro to other houses has to stop,’ stated local resident Paul Hemmer.
Musk‘s actions have been criticized as a prime example of his notorious unwillingness to abide by rules that apply to ordinary people. His firms have consistently broken numerous regulations over the years, often relying on an ‘ask-for-forgiveness-not-permission’ approach that has led to significant legal issues.
Musk‘s increasingly paranoid nature has drawn media attention in recent months. He has expressed concerns about being killed, stating ‘Only the paranoid survive.’ This sentiment is reflected in his construction of a compound for the mothers of his children, which some have described as ‘Fort Knox.’
A West Lake Hills City Council session on May 14 will debate Musk‘s disregard for zoning rules, and tensions are likely to run high. As Paul Hemmer noted, ‘If you follow him at all in the news, he’s always guilty of building stuff and then asking for permission later.’
