Our Meddling Neighbor Got Our Cars
1. A Friendly but Firm Introduction
Soon after moving in, Jack and I met Lindsey,
who arrived with cookies and cheerfulness.
Her visit shifted when she stressed the HOA’s strict “one car per driveway”
rule and insisted that even temporary tenants had to follow it.
2. Dismissing the Warning
Since both cars fit without blocking anything,
we brushed off her concerns as overzealous friendliness.
We thanked her, assumed the rule wasn’t serious, and moved on.
3. The Shock of Enforcement
Three days later, loud machinery woke us.
Two tow trucks were already hooking up our cars, leaving us stunned.
Across the street stood Lindsey in her bathrobe, calmly watching — clearly expecting the situation.
4. A Tough First Lesson
The incident revealed how intensely some neighbors enforce HOA rules.
What started as a warm welcome turned into an unsettling lesson
about strict oversight and the uneasy community we had joined.
