KENNEWICK -- But now some good samaritans hope to resolve the matter.

Vollunteers from a local landscaping company began work today on the Kennewick home of Lieutenant Burke Jensen.

"Makes me feel good to do something for a serviceman, or anybody for that matter, but especially for servicemembers and their families, who sacrifice so much for us and our country," said Tim Montgomery, landscaper.

The owner of the development, says Jensen breached the terms of a property convenant, such as not installing an irrigation system and removing all weeds a year after an occupancy permit.

"As a matter of of routine administration on any kind of development, to compel people, or try to get them to take care of their property as the rules require," said Chick Edwards, developer.

Chick Edwards did not want to appear on camera. When word got out of his stance against a servicemember, Edwards says he received death threats.

"I only sent a letter that's required, saying you're in violation .. Make the correction," said Edwards. "There was nothing more to it. And out of that, comes this huge blowup, that paints me as some kind of anti-service, anti-patriot, anti-whatever."

If improvements weren't made, the letter states the homeowners association would landscape the home and bill the lieutenant.

Jensen is currently on the east coast, where his wife, who's just given birth, wants to spend time with their relatives.

"He and his wife have just expressed extreme thanks," said Montgomery. "They're just overjoyed at the outpouring of community spirit here."

Jensen's attorney says the lieutenant hired a contractor, who then split with only part of the work done.

Over the next few weeks, landscapers will lay sod, install a sprinkler system, and even a flag pole.

Lieutenant Jensen heads to the middle east in two weeks.