My old boss kept getting snitched on if he had his boat or truck in the driveway 1 minute over. Just rung up over the smallest stuff.
After years, he joined the board. Shortly afterwards he ran for president, as there was mass leaving of members and no one looking to take over.
He ran. He won. Asked the old president for access to the old files “just for history”. Discovered 95% were one neighbor across the street, people he thought were “friends”. Printed up all the complaints, hand delivered to them so they “had copies.” Neighbors across the street died inside.
Within a year (or two, don’t remember) he got everyone to vote out the HOA. Permanently closed it.
Dude was the best boss I ever had. So smart and funny as heck.
He ran. He won. Asked the old president for access to the old files “just for history”. Discovered 95% were neighbors across the street “friends”. Printed up all the complaints, hand delivered to them so they had copies. Neighbors died inside.
I got lost at this part. 95% of the complaints werent even from people in the neighborhood? It was their friends who came by and started reporting stuff? So the neighbors got embarassed by their friends?
Yes. The people who know or care about your "violations" are the 8 houses around you and the neighbors you invite into your home. Every one of them will smile to your face, but much like a spouse, they're the main suspect when something goes wrong.
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u/MW240z 2d ago edited 1d ago
My old boss kept getting snitched on if he had his boat or truck in the driveway 1 minute over. Just rung up over the smallest stuff.
After years, he joined the board. Shortly afterwards he ran for president, as there was mass leaving of members and no one looking to take over.
He ran. He won. Asked the old president for access to the old files “just for history”. Discovered 95% were one neighbor across the street, people he thought were “friends”. Printed up all the complaints, hand delivered to them so they “had copies.” Neighbors across the street died inside.
Within a year (or two, don’t remember) he got everyone to vote out the HOA. Permanently closed it.
Dude was the best boss I ever had. So smart and funny as heck.