We had just settled into our new rental when Lindsey, our neighbor, came by with cookies but quickly shifted to telling us about a strict HOA rule—only one car per driveway. We were confused but polite.
Days later, our cars were being towed before sunrise. Lindsey watched with a smug smile. I told her she now owed us $25,000, revealing the government stickers on our cars that made the towing illegal.
I reported the incident, and the next morning, a federal agent showed up at Lindsey’s door. He told her she was under investigation for interfering with a federal case. She insisted she was just following HOA rules.
The agent warned her not to leave or destroy evidence. Lindsey’s home seemed to suffer after, with closed blinds and wilting plants. Jack and I moved on, grateful the situation was being handled.
