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HOA Snitch Starts Petty War Over Grass Height, Neighbor Retaliates With Rulebooks And A Tape Measure
- A neighbor was fined $150 for tall grass and a teal porch flag, triggering a petty retaliation dispute.
- One resident studied the 40-page HOA rulebook to find ammunition for the feud.
- The weaponized rule cited all lawn ornaments must be under 12 inches tall, used to justify a new violation.
- The feud escalated when the gnomes became part of the retaliation narrative between neighbours.
- Online discussion framed the conflict as a broader HOA tyranny in some comments.
- The case illustrates how HOA rules can shape everyday living and neighbor relations.
- Crystal, the neighbor enforcement figure, faced accusations of petty vindictiveness.
- The story notes how rulebooks and fines can trigger cold wars in neighborhoods.
- Experts referenced include Investopedia and House Beautiful to explain HOA dynamics.
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