Annoyance.
“I go where the association assigns me.”
“Good. Tell them you saw the house.”
I walked back inside.
The SUV left five minutes later.
That night I sent another email.
This one went to the entire board.
I documented the repeated surveillance.
I requested that any monitoring of my property cease unless there was a legitimate security concern.
The board president, Charles Wynn, replied first.
Arthur,
I was not aware security had been assigned specifically to your property. I will look into this.
Ten minutes later, Brenda replied to everyone.
Security patrol routes are confidential and should not be interpreted personally.
I answered.
A vehicle parked directly opposite my house for four nights is not a route.
No response.
The following week, somebody left a bright red notice taped to my front door.
FINAL WARNING.
SURRENDER REQUIRED ACCESS KEY WITHIN 48 HOURS.
FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN ENFORCEMENT.
No bylaw citation.
No attorney signature.
No board vote.
Just pressure.
I photographed it.
Saved it.
Then installed a second camera covering the driveway.
Mrs. Bell watched me from across the street.
“You expecting burglars?”
“HOA.”
She nodded.
“Worse.”
I laughed.
Then she stopped smiling.
“They asked me for my key.”
“What did you tell them?”
